Six ministers’ chiefs of staff set to leave, staffing to be ‘massive’ challenge in new government, say political players
With three chiefs of staff to high-profile senior cabinet ministers leaving the Hill and more expected to follow suit, staffing ministerial offices with experienced staffers will be a “massive challenge” for the new government, say Hill staffers, former senior Hill staffers, and political insiders. “A third mandate, and who knows what the future holds,” said […]
Hill Climbers: O’Toole’s OLO sees some staff changes, promotions post-election
Change is in the air on Parliament Hill, and while many members of Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole’s office are resuming their posts, Hill Climbers understands there have been a few key changes, including Jake Enwright’s promotion to deputy chief of staff. Tausha Michaud, who was campaign secretary for the Conservatives during the recent election, remains […]
Three former staffers among new MPs-elect headed to the House
Elections often see staffers step out from behind the curtain to make a go of running for office—this year was no different, and among the new class of MPs headed for seats in the House of Commons for the first time are three former staffers, Conservatives Adam Chambers, Melissa Lantsman, and Dan Muys. Mr. Chambers […]
With the election called, here’s what political staffers want to know
I worked at Queen’s Park as a political staffer at the beginning of my career; it was the most terrifying and rewarding experience of my life and it set me up for my entire career. The lifestyle of a staffer is hard to explain, particularly to friends working in the private sector, because it is […]
Anand’s press aide departs, director-level changes for Lametti, Rodriguez
Public Services and Procurement Minister Anita Anand and her office have had a busy year-and-a-half, and with an anticipated federal election on the horizon, Cecely Roy recently announced her exit. Ms. Roy, who served as press secretary to Ms. Anand under the title of senior adviser for media relations, announced that the week of Aug. […]
New advisers hired for ministers O’Regan, Gould, Sajjan
Natural Resources Minister Seamus O’Regan has a pair of new aides in his ministerial office, with Mark Duggan recently brought on board as a policy adviser and Yasmine Atassi hired as a special assistant for policy and executive assistant to the minister’s chief of staff, Paul Moen. Mr. Duggan, who joined Mr. O’Regan’s team in […]
Northern Affairs Minister Vandal down a press secretary
Northern Affairs Minister Dan Vandal is in need of a new press secretary, following Antoine Tremblay’s recent departure from the role. Last week saw Mr. Tremblay end his time working for the minister, a journey that began in early January. A former youth fellow with the Montreal Institute for Genocide and Human Rights Studies, Mr. […]
Staffers on the move in and out of Innovation Minister Champagne’s office
Three staff exits, two promotions, and one new addition have taken place in Innovation, Science, and Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne’s office in recent weeks. Communications adviser Mollie Anderson bid farewell to Mr. Champagne and team earlier this month after landing a new gig as a senior communications adviser to Environment and Climate Change Minister Jonathan […]
Paramathasan exits Minister Duclos’ office for Harvard
Treasury Board President Jean-Yves Duclos recently bade farewell to his aide for the last year and a half, Michael Paramathasan, who’s exited his post as director of labour relations to the minister to pursue a master’s degree at Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government. Mr. Paramathasan was promoted to his most recent role this past […]
Jean-Luc Ferland returns to the Hill as comms director to Innovation Minister Champagne
Innovation, Science, and Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne has found a new director of communications for his office in Jean-Luc Ferland, who’s returned to the Hill after a-year-and-a-half away. Mr. Ferland previously served as communications director to then-innovation minister Navdeep Bains from September 2018 until early February 2020. Since leaving the Hill, he’s done freelance communications […]
