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Minister Monsef’s press secretary joins justice minister’s office
By Laura Ryckewaert August 20, 2018
Célia Canon is one of two recent additions to Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould’s political staff team.
Status of Women Minister Maryam Monsef's press secretary has joined Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould's office. Government House Leader Bardish Chagger also has a new press secretary, as does new International Trade Minister Jim Carr. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Status of Women Minister Maryam Monsef needs a new press secretary after the recent departure of Célia Canon, who is now a communications adviser to Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould.
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