Most of Veterans Affairs Minister MacAulay’s team intact post-election
Veterans Affairs and Associate Defence Minister Lawrence MacAulay, who’s held his portfolio for the last three years, has locked down a familiar staff team for the new Parliament, with only a few new faces in the mix. As previously reported, Patricia Beh continues as chief of staff to the minister. Sarah Cozzi remains director of […]
Combatting political polarization a tall order with no consensus craved, say experts
Dial down the rhetoric and turn up the volume on conversation to bridge the seemingly deepening political and community divide, say pollsters, analysts, and politicos, even if some say a consensus on the issues of vaccine mandates and the trucker protest isn’t necessarily possible. “We’ve seen for years now, declining trust in government,” said Brad […]
Seeing double: a look at International Development Minister Sajjan’s new team
Responsible for two portfolios, International Development Minister Harjit Sajjan, who’s also in charge of the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, has two directors of policy and two press secretaries in his office. As previously reported, Ashley Wright is chief of staff to the minister. Sacha Atherly has been named director of policy for international […]
Nova Scotia MPs receive packages containing chemical irritants
Three Liberal and two Conservative Nova Scotia MPs were on the receiving end of similar suspicious envelopes containing chemicals two weeks ago, and one staffer ended up being taken to hospital as a result, prompting Nova Scotia MPs to urge people to “pay attention to what’s happening in this country.” CBC News also reported last […]
Jaczek’s 11-member team includes first-time policy director Jessie Pierre
A new addition to cabinet this fall, Helena Jaczek, minister for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario, has formed a 11-member staff team, including Jessie Pierre as director of policy. As previously reported, Anne Dawson is chief of staff to Jaczek, while Charles “Chike” Agbasi is director of operations and Frank Tersigni is […]
Who’s who in Infrastructure and Intergovernmental Affairs Minister LeBlanc’s office
Intergovernmental Affairs and Infrastructure Minister Dominic LeBlanc has a newly combined portfolio on his hands this Parliament and currently a 21-member staff team is in place to support him, seven of whom are new additions. Jamie Innes continues as chief of staff to LeBlanc, as previously reported. He’s working closely with Kevin Lavigne, who has […]
New hires abound in Innovation Minister Champagne’s team
Innovation, Science, and Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne saw no changes to his cabinet responsibilities this fall, but with lots of post-election movement, there have been a number of changes within his office and a little more than half of his current 20-member team are new additions, including director of policy Boyan Gerasimov. Sarah Hussaini, who, […]
Marilla McCargar heading policy for new Seniors Minister Khera
Seniors Minister Kamal Khera, a new addition to cabinet this Parliament, is still finalizing her ministerial staff team, but has crossed more key hires off her to-do list since Hill Climbers last checked in, including hiring Marilla McCargar as director of policy. As previously reported, Jude Welch is chief of staff to the minister. McCargar […]
Promotions and new hires post-election in Justice Minister Lametti’s office
Justice Minister David Lametti was one of nine ministers who didn’t switch cabinet assignments last fall, but the post-election staff shuffle has nonetheless led to movement in his office, with three new staffers on board along with a handful of promotions, including Lisa Jørgensen’s elevation to director of policy. As previously reported, Alexander Steinhouse continues […]
Chagger brings past successes and lingering ghosts to new role as PROC chair
Left out of the cabinet lineup last October, Liberal MP Bardish Chagger is now chair of the all-important Procedure and House Affairs Committee, and while some politicos don’t perceive the move as a personal slight, and laud her skills and experience, others question whether she’s the best fit for the role. While committee chairs are […]
