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FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 18, 2024
Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly speaks with reporters about the government's decision to pull Canadian diplomats out of India in a press conference on Oct. 19, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 18, 2024
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 18, 2024
Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly speaks with reporters about the government's decision to pull Canadian diplomats out of India in a press conference on Oct. 19, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 13, 2024
Transport Minister and Quebec Lieutenant Pablo Rodriguez speaks with reporters on his way into a cabinet meeting in the West Block on Feb. 13. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 13, 2024
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 13, 2024
Transport Minister and Quebec Lieutenant Pablo Rodriguez speaks with reporters on his way into a cabinet meeting in the West Block on Feb. 13. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 11, 2024
The Centre Block building on Parliament Hill on Feb. 5. Hill Climbers catches up with a bevy of former staffers for whom this used to be a regular sight. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 11, 2024
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 11, 2024
The Centre Block building on Parliament Hill on Feb. 5. Hill Climbers catches up with a bevy of former staffers for whom this used to be a regular sight. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 7, 2024
Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Gary Anandasangaree, left, and Employment, Workforce Development, and Official Languages Minister Randy Boissonnault have both made recent changes to their ministerial staff teams. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 7, 2024
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 7, 2024
Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Gary Anandasangaree, left, and Employment, Workforce Development, and Official Languages Minister Randy Boissonnault have both made recent changes to their ministerial staff teams. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 4, 2024
Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson, pictured at a press conference on Dec. 7, 2023, will soon have a new chief of staff running his office. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 4, 2024
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 4, 2024
Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson, pictured at a press conference on Dec. 7, 2023, will soon have a new chief of staff running his office. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 29, 2024
Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge speaks with reporters before a Liberal cabinet meeting in the West Block on Feb. 13. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 29, 2024
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 29, 2024
Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge speaks with reporters before a Liberal cabinet meeting in the West Block on Feb. 13. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 26, 2024
Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay, left, Fisheries and Oceans Minister Diane Lebouthillier, and Government House Leader Steven MacKinnon. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Sam Garcia
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 26, 2024
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 26, 2024
Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay, left, Fisheries and Oceans Minister Diane Lebouthillier, and Government House Leader Steven MacKinnon. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Sam Garcia
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 22, 2024
International Development Minister Ahmed Hussen speaks with reporters in the House of Commons foyer in the West Block on Feb. 15. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 22, 2024
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 22, 2024
International Development Minister Ahmed Hussen speaks with reporters in the House of Commons foyer in the West Block on Feb. 15. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 19, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks with reporters on his way into a Liberal caucus meeting in the West Block on Feb. 14, followed by now-lead press secretary Mohammad Hussain. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 19, 2024
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 19, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks with reporters on his way into a Liberal caucus meeting in the West Block on Feb. 14, followed by now-lead press secretary Mohammad Hussain. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 15, 2024
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario Minister Filomena Tassi speaks with reporters about the introduction of Bill C-50 in the West Block on June 15, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 15, 2024
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 15, 2024
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario Minister Filomena Tassi speaks with reporters about the introduction of Bill C-50 in the West Block on June 15, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 12, 2024
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Minister Marc Miller speaks with reporters in the foyer outside the House of Commons Chamber in the West Block on Jan. 31. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 12, 2024
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 12, 2024
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Minister Marc Miller speaks with reporters in the foyer outside the House of Commons Chamber in the West Block on Jan. 31. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 8, 2024
Diversity, Inclusion, and Persons with Disabilities Minister Kamal Khera announces $3-million for 'Building Community Resilience,' described as a call to action under the Heritage Department's multiculturalism and anti-racism program, in the West Block on Jan. 30. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 8, 2024
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 8, 2024
Diversity, Inclusion, and Persons with Disabilities Minister Kamal Khera announces $3-million for 'Building Community Resilience,' described as a call to action under the Heritage Department's multiculturalism and anti-racism program, in the West Block on Jan. 30. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 5, 2024
Treasury Board President Anita Anand, left, and Health Minister Mark Holland both have some fresh faces in their ministerial offices. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 5, 2024
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 5, 2024
Treasury Board President Anita Anand, left, and Health Minister Mark Holland both have some fresh faces in their ministerial offices. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 31, 2024
Citizens' Services Minister Terry Beech, left, Veterans Affairs Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor, and Rural Economic Development Minister Gudie Hutchings have all recently hired new press secretaries. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 31, 2024
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 31, 2024
Citizens' Services Minister Terry Beech, left, Veterans Affairs Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor, and Rural Economic Development Minister Gudie Hutchings have all recently hired new press secretaries. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 29, 2024
Transport Minister and Quebec Lieutenant Pablo Rodriguez speaks with reporters ahead of a Liberal caucus meeting in the West Block on Dec. 13, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 29, 2024
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 29, 2024
Transport Minister and Quebec Lieutenant Pablo Rodriguez speaks with reporters ahead of a Liberal caucus meeting in the West Block on Dec. 13, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 25, 2024
International Trade Minister Mary Ng, left, and Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne have new hires in their respective offices. The Hill Times photographs by Sam Garcia and Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 25, 2024
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 25, 2024
International Trade Minister Mary Ng, left, and Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne have new hires in their respective offices. The Hill Times photographs by Sam Garcia and Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 22, 2024
Mental Health and Addictions Minister Ya'ara Saks, left, and Public Services and Procurement Minister Jean-Yves Duclos have both added to their ministerial teams since Hill Climbers' last update. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 22, 2024
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 22, 2024
Mental Health and Addictions Minister Ya'ara Saks, left, and Public Services and Procurement Minister Jean-Yves Duclos have both added to their ministerial teams since Hill Climbers' last update. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 22, 2024
Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland speaks with reporters in the interim National Press Theatre in the Wellington Building on Dec. 12, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 22, 2024
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 22, 2024
Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland speaks with reporters in the interim National Press Theatre in the Wellington Building on Dec. 12, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 15, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau leaves the House of Commons in the West Block after Question Period on Dec. 13, 2023, followed by PMO press secretary Mohammad Hussain. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 15, 2024
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 15, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau leaves the House of Commons in the West Block after Question Period on Dec. 13, 2023, followed by PMO press secretary Mohammad Hussain. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 10, 2024
Natural Resources and Energy Minister Jonathan Wilkinson, left, has a new policy director on his team following Randi Anderson's exit to step in as acting chief of staff to Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 10, 2024
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 10, 2024
Natural Resources and Energy Minister Jonathan Wilkinson, left, has a new policy director on his team following Randi Anderson's exit to step in as acting chief of staff to Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 8, 2024
Fisheries and Oceans Minister Diane Lebouthillier speaks with reporters in the House of Commons foyer in the West Block in September 2022. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 8, 2024
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 8, 2024
Fisheries and Oceans Minister Diane Lebouthillier speaks with reporters in the House of Commons foyer in the West Block in September 2022. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 4, 2024
Transport Minister Pablo Rodriguez speaks with reporters before a Liberal caucus meeting in the West Block on Dec. 13, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 4, 2024
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 4, 2024
Transport Minister Pablo Rodriguez speaks with reporters before a Liberal caucus meeting in the West Block on Dec. 13, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 1, 2024
Now-Sport Minister Carla Qualtrough announces funding for skilled trades apprenticeship programs at the LIUNA Local 527 Training Centre in Nepean, Ont., on Nov. 17, 2022. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 1, 2024
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 1, 2024
Now-Sport Minister Carla Qualtrough announces funding for skilled trades apprenticeship programs at the LIUNA Local 527 Training Centre in Nepean, Ont., on Nov. 17, 2022. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 28, 2023
Northern Affairs Minister Dan Vandal speaks with reporters after a Liberal caucus meeting in the West Block on Oct. 4, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 28, 2023
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 28, 2023
Northern Affairs Minister Dan Vandal speaks with reporters after a Liberal caucus meeting in the West Block on Oct. 4, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 26, 2023
Federal Economic Development for Southern Ontario Minister Filomena Tassi speaks with reporters about the introduction of Bill C-50 in the House of Commons foyer on June 15, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 26, 2023
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 26, 2023
Federal Economic Development for Southern Ontario Minister Filomena Tassi speaks with reporters about the introduction of Bill C-50 in the House of Commons foyer on June 15, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 21, 2023
Citizens' Services Minister Terry Beech speaks with reporters before a cabinet meeting in the West Block on Sept. 26, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 21, 2023
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 21, 2023
Citizens' Services Minister Terry Beech speaks with reporters before a cabinet meeting in the West Block on Sept. 26, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 20, 2023
Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly speaks with reporters before a cabinet meeting in the West Block on Dec. 5. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 20, 2023
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 20, 2023
Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly speaks with reporters before a cabinet meeting in the West Block on Dec. 5. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 18, 2023
Now-International Development Minister Ahmed Hussen speaks at a Black History Month reception at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa on Feb. 8, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 18, 2023
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 18, 2023
Now-International Development Minister Ahmed Hussen speaks at a Black History Month reception at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa on Feb. 8, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 15, 2023
Rural Economic Development Minister Gudie Hutchings was given added responsibility for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency as part of the cabinet shuffle this past July. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 15, 2023
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 15, 2023
Rural Economic Development Minister Gudie Hutchings was given added responsibility for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency as part of the cabinet shuffle this past July. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 11, 2023
Women and Gender Equality Minister Marci Ien takes part in a press conference on Dec. 7. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 11, 2023
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 11, 2023
Women and Gender Equality Minister Marci Ien takes part in a press conference on Dec. 7. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 7, 2023
Public Safety, Intergovernmental Affairs, and Democratic Institutions Minister Dominic LeBlanc speaks with reporters in the House of Commons foyer in the West Block. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 7, 2023
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 7, 2023
Public Safety, Intergovernmental Affairs, and Democratic Institutions Minister Dominic LeBlanc speaks with reporters in the House of Commons foyer in the West Block. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 4, 2023
Labour and Seniors Minister Seamus O'Regan speaks with reporters in the foyer outside the House of Commons Chamber before tabling the government's anti-scab legislation, Bill C-58, on Nov. 9. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 4, 2023
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 4, 2023
Labour and Seniors Minister Seamus O'Regan speaks with reporters in the foyer outside the House of Commons Chamber before tabling the government's anti-scab legislation, Bill C-58, on Nov. 9. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 30, 2023
Tourism Minister Soraya Martinez Ferrada, who is also the minister responsible for the Economic Development Agency for the Regions of Quebec, is pictured recently on the Hill. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 30, 2023
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 30, 2023
Tourism Minister Soraya Martinez Ferrada, who is also the minister responsible for the Economic Development Agency for the Regions of Quebec, is pictured recently on the Hill. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 27, 2023
Veterans Affairs Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor has brought a number of staff from her old office to her new team, including her chief of staff and director of parliamentary affairs. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 27, 2023
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 27, 2023
Veterans Affairs Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor has brought a number of staff from her old office to her new team, including her chief of staff and director of parliamentary affairs. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 23, 2023
Now-Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge speaks with reporters outside the House of Commons Chamber in the West Block on Dec. 13, 2022. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 23, 2023
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 23, 2023
Now-Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge speaks with reporters outside the House of Commons Chamber in the West Block on Dec. 13, 2022. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 20, 2023
Employment, Workforce Development, and Official Languages Minister Randy Boissonnault heads into a cabinet meeting in the West Block with press secretary Farrah-Lilia Kerkadi on Sept. 26. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 20, 2023
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 20, 2023
Employment, Workforce Development, and Official Languages Minister Randy Boissonnault heads into a cabinet meeting in the West Block with press secretary Farrah-Lilia Kerkadi on Sept. 26. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 16, 2023
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne takes part in a press conference alongside Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland and Housing Minister Sean Fraser, right, on Sept. 26, moderated by the CBC's Elizabeth Thompson, left. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 16, 2023
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 16, 2023
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne takes part in a press conference alongside Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland and Housing Minister Sean Fraser, right, on Sept. 26, moderated by the CBC's Elizabeth Thompson, left. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade