Top 100: the most influential people in government and politics in 2023
This year’s 100 most influential list is peppered with the politicians, political staffers and strategists, public servants, and media who help shape policy, hold the government to account, and wield influence behind the scenes.
Senior staff changes for ministers Bibeau, Boissonnault
Plus, Alex Wellstead will soon end his six-year run on the Hill, with Laurie Bouchard stepping in as acting communications director to Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne.
Farewell to one of a kind
Former conservative staffer Asad Wali, who died on Jan. 12, enriched many lives and worked to make the country a better place.
Staff moves in Trade Minister Ng’s office, including Sherban’s return
Plus, Housing Minister Ahmed Hussen and Infrastructure and Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc both recently bade farewell to senior staffers.
String of staff moves in and out of Minister Champagne’s office
Plus, Rosalyn Stevens is back in the women and gender equality minister’s office as director of strategic initiatives, and Todd Lane has officially exited International Development Minister Harjit Sajjan’s office.
New press secretary on board in Trudeau’s PMO
Plus, there are a couple of staff moves to note in Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Marc Miller’s office, where Aiman Akmal has been hired as an issues manager.
Minister MacAulay promotes longtime aide to chief of staff
Plus, Stevie O’Brien, former chief of staff to the public services and procurement minister, recently started a new job off the Hill.
New year, new chief of staff for Foreign Affairs Minister Joly
Plus, Seniors Minister Kamal Khera is down a director following Elaine Nixon’s departure as head of operations, among other moves.
Senior staff moves in Fisheries Minister Murray’s office
Among the director-level changes in the office, Jason Rondeau is currently transitioning out of his role as director of policy, with Kurtis Layden lined up to replace him.
A rundown of Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre’s team
Director of media relations Sebastian Skamski is among the new additions to the leader’s office, and recent promotions include Alyssa Doig’s elevation to the title of director of caucus services.
