Minister Rodriguez names press secretary, among other new hires
There’s been a fair bit of staff movement in Quebec Lieutenant and Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez’s office since Hill Climbers last checked in, including the addition of Laura Scaffidi as press secretary. Scaffidi landed in the minister’s office in January, fresh from three years as an associate development officer with the National Arts Centre in […]
Here’s a look at National Revenue Minister Lebouthillier’s team so far
National Revenue Minister Diane Lebouthillier has nine political staff confirmed in her office so far, and among the new additions to her team this Parliament is Justine Lesage as director of communications and Chris MacMillan as press secretary. As previously reported, Faizel Gulamhussein continues as chief of staff to the revenue minister. Before joining Lebouthillier’s […]
Diving into Health Minister Duclos’ team, plus O’Regan has new policy head
After a trying last couple of years amid COVID-19, there’s an almost entirely fresh slate of staff in place in the health minister’s office under Jean-Yves Duclos, a number of whom have followed the minister from his old post. As previously reported, Jamie Kippen has been brought in as chief of staff; he was last […]
Fergus to moderate economic recovery talk, suspicious fire at Liberal MP Fonseca’s office
The Pearson Centre is hosting an event tackling the issue of economic recovery in turbulent times on Feb. 28. The guest list includes a smattering of senior business, labour, and political leaders, with a cameo from the Liberal caucus in the form of the event’s moderator, Grit MP Greg Fergus (Hull-Aylmer, Que.). Also featured: Jaqui Parchment, CEO […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
