Minister Sajjan hires Adam Grech as new operations director

Plus, Natalie St-Denis has exited her post as one of two caucus liaisons in Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s office.
Environment Minister Guilbeault promotes two new directors

Nina Lothian has been named director of climate and energy policy to Guilbeault, making her one of three policy directors now on deck in the minister’s office.
Director-level changes for ministers Gould, Fraser, LeBlanc

After losing his parliamentary affairs director to the public safety minister, Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc has found a new one from Immigration Minister Sean Fraser’s team.
Press secretary, comms director openings for ministers Joly, St-Onge

Plus, Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson has shaken up his regional adviser lineup, and FedDev Ontario Minister Filomena Tassi has a new aide.
Leave the door open: how to encourage collegiality on Parliament Hill

Best practices, knowledge of the country, good advice, and intelligent opinions know no party lines, so why are we pretending that they do?
Ten immutable rules for Hill staffers

Politics can be a rough-and-tumble business, but there are ways to navigate a successful career without falling prey to ego and burnout, write two Hill veterans.
Signed, sealed, delivered: why you should write yourself a letter

Taking a moment to reflect on your personal reasons for pursuing a political life is critical for anyone about to take on a Hill job for the first time.
Improving the culture of political work is a collective task

Conversations about improving culture and supporting staff need to become more commonplace.
Cameron Ahmad reflects on nine years on Parliament Hill

Ahmad will mark his last day in Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s office on June 2.
A foot in the door: some Hill internship programs rebounding post-rule changes, COVID

The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs is working to restart its internship program this fall, while the National Council on Canada-Arab Relations is looking to restart by 2024.