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FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 22, 2024
Minister Arif Virani
Justice Minister Arif Virani, right, at a June press conference alongside Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc. Virani has added three new staff, and promoted three others within his office. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 22, 2024
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 22, 2024
Minister Arif Virani
Justice Minister Arif Virani, right, at a June press conference alongside Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc. Virani has added three new staff, and promoted three others within his office. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 15, 2024
Housing, Infrastructure, and Communities Minister Sean Fraser speaks with reporters before a Liberal caucus meeting in the West Block on May 1. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 15, 2024
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 15, 2024
Housing, Infrastructure, and Communities Minister Sean Fraser speaks with reporters before a Liberal caucus meeting in the West Block on May 1. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 10, 2024
Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Gary Anandasangaree, left, and Diversity and Inclusion Minister Kamal Khera have both added to their ministerial teams. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 10, 2024
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 10, 2024
Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Gary Anandasangaree, left, and Diversity and Inclusion Minister Kamal Khera have both added to their ministerial teams. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 9, 2024
Veterans Affairs Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor has scooped up a new director of parliamentary affairs from within the trade minister's office. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 9, 2024
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 9, 2024
Veterans Affairs Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor has scooped up a new director of parliamentary affairs from within the trade minister's office. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 3, 2024
International Trade Minister Mary Ng has a new policy director and a new executive assistant in her office. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 3, 2024
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 3, 2024
International Trade Minister Mary Ng has a new policy director and a new executive assistant in her office. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 1, 2024
Energy and Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson now has only one director of policy in his office, supported by a new deputy director. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 1, 2024
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 1, 2024
Energy and Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson now has only one director of policy in his office, supported by a new deputy director. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 26, 2024
Tourism Minister Soraya Martinez Ferrada, left, Northern Affairs Minister Dan Vandal, and Rural Economic Development Minister Gudie Hutchings have all recently seen staff depart from their respective offices. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 26, 2024
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 26, 2024
Tourism Minister Soraya Martinez Ferrada, left, Northern Affairs Minister Dan Vandal, and Rural Economic Development Minister Gudie Hutchings have all recently seen staff depart from their respective offices. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 24, 2024
Public Safety, Democratic Institutions, and Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc speaks with reporters outside the House Chamber on June 19. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 24, 2024
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 24, 2024
Public Safety, Democratic Institutions, and Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc speaks with reporters outside the House Chamber on June 19. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 19, 2024
There are director-level staff changes to report in the offices of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, and Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 19, 2024
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 19, 2024
There are director-level staff changes to report in the offices of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, and Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 17, 2024
Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson, left, Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Gary Anandasangaree, and Immigration Minister Marc Miller have all had communications staff moves in recent weeks. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 17, 2024
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 17, 2024
Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson, left, Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Gary Anandasangaree, and Immigration Minister Marc Miller have all had communications staff moves in recent weeks. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 12, 2024
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault recently named a new director of climate and energy policy for his office. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 12, 2024
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 12, 2024
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault recently named a new director of climate and energy policy for his office. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 10, 2024
Labour and Seniors Minister Seamus O'Regan speaks to reporters in the West Block on Feb. 28. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 10, 2024
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 10, 2024
Labour and Seniors Minister Seamus O'Regan speaks to reporters in the West Block on Feb. 28. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 5, 2024
Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly, left, has found a new director of operations from within Fisheries, Oceans, and Canadian Coast Guard Minister Diane Lebouthillier's shop. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 5, 2024
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 5, 2024
Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly, left, has found a new director of operations from within Fisheries, Oceans, and Canadian Coast Guard Minister Diane Lebouthillier's shop. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 3, 2024
Innovation, Science, and Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne, left, speaks with reporters—including the CBC's Ashley Burke, right—ahead of a Liberal caucus meeting in the West Block on May 8, as his press secretary, Audrey Milette, looks on. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 3, 2024
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 3, 2024
Innovation, Science, and Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne, left, speaks with reporters—including the CBC's Ashley Burke, right—ahead of a Liberal caucus meeting in the West Block on May 8, as his press secretary, Audrey Milette, looks on. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 30, 2024
Transport Minister Pablo Rodriguez, left, and Public Services and Procurement Minister Jean-Yves Duclos both have new press secretaries on board. The Hill Times photographs by Sam Garcia and Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 30, 2024
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 30, 2024
Transport Minister Pablo Rodriguez, left, and Public Services and Procurement Minister Jean-Yves Duclos both have new press secretaries on board. The Hill Times photographs by Sam Garcia and Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 27, 2024
Justice Minister Arif Virani, left, and Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu have both recently said goodbye to members of their ministerial teams. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 27, 2024
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 27, 2024
Justice Minister Arif Virani, left, and Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu have both recently said goodbye to members of their ministerial teams. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 22, 2024
Energy and Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson speaks with reporters in Ottawa about the government's newly released emissions cap framework on Dec. 7, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 22, 2024
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 22, 2024
Energy and Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson speaks with reporters in Ottawa about the government's newly released emissions cap framework on Dec. 7, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 20, 2024
Labour and Seniors Minister Seamus O'Regan speaks with reporters in the foyer outside the House of Commons Chamber in the West Block on Feb. 28. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 20, 2024
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 20, 2024
Labour and Seniors Minister Seamus O'Regan speaks with reporters in the foyer outside the House of Commons Chamber in the West Block on Feb. 28. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 15, 2024
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne, left, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and Families Minister Jenna Sudds have all seen communications staff changes of late. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 15, 2024
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 15, 2024
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne, left, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and Families Minister Jenna Sudds have all seen communications staff changes of late. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 29, 2024
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario Minister Filomena Tassi, left, Emergency Preparedness Minister Harjit Sajjan, and Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 29, 2024
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 29, 2024
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario Minister Filomena Tassi, left, Emergency Preparedness Minister Harjit Sajjan, and Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 17, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, Energy and Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson, and Small Business Minister Rechie Valdez have fresh faces in their respective offices. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 17, 2024
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 17, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, Energy and Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson, and Small Business Minister Rechie Valdez have fresh faces in their respective offices. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 15, 2024
Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, left, and Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly have both seen ministerial staff exits and additions in recent weeks. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 15, 2024
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 15, 2024
Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, left, and Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly have both seen ministerial staff exits and additions in recent weeks. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 10, 2024
There are recent director-level changes in the offices of both Women, Gender Equality, and Youth Minister Marci Ien, left, and Veterans Affairs Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 10, 2024
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 10, 2024
There are recent director-level changes in the offices of both Women, Gender Equality, and Youth Minister Marci Ien, left, and Veterans Affairs Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 8, 2024
Conservative House Leader Andrew Scheer, left, and Conservative Whip Kerry-Lynne Findlay have both held their respective roles since September 2022. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade and photograph courtesy of X
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 8, 2024
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 8, 2024
Conservative House Leader Andrew Scheer, left, and Conservative Whip Kerry-Lynne Findlay have both held their respective roles since September 2022. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade and photograph courtesy of X
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 3, 2024
Innovation, Science, and Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne, left; Northern Affairs Minister Dan Vandal; and Public Safety, Democratic Institutions, and Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc have all recently welcomed new staff to their teams. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 3, 2024
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 3, 2024
Innovation, Science, and Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne, left; Northern Affairs Minister Dan Vandal; and Public Safety, Democratic Institutions, and Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc have all recently welcomed new staff to their teams. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 1, 2024
Then-employment minister Carla Qualtrough, who is now responsible for the sports file, announces funding for skilled trades apprenticeship programs at the LiUNA Local 527 training centre in November 2022. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 1, 2024
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 1, 2024
Then-employment minister Carla Qualtrough, who is now responsible for the sports file, announces funding for skilled trades apprenticeship programs at the LiUNA Local 527 training centre in November 2022. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 1, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau leaves a Liberal caucus meeting in West Block on March 20 followed by PMO press secretary Mohammad Hussain. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 1, 2024
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 1, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau leaves a Liberal caucus meeting in West Block on March 20 followed by PMO press secretary Mohammad Hussain. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 25, 2024
There are recent hires, departures, and promotions to report in the offices of Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu, left, and Environment and Climate Change Minister Steven Guilbeault. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 25, 2024
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 25, 2024
There are recent hires, departures, and promotions to report in the offices of Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu, left, and Environment and Climate Change Minister Steven Guilbeault. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 21, 2024
International Development Minister Ahmed Hussen, left, recently scooped up International Trade Minister Mary Ng's press secretary to serve as his new communications director. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 21, 2024
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 21, 2024
International Development Minister Ahmed Hussen, left, recently scooped up International Trade Minister Mary Ng's press secretary to serve as his new communications director. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 18, 2024
Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly speaks with reporters about the government's decision to pull Canadian diplomats out of India in a press conference on Oct. 19, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 18, 2024
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 18, 2024
Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly speaks with reporters about the government's decision to pull Canadian diplomats out of India in a press conference on Oct. 19, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 13, 2024
Transport Minister and Quebec Lieutenant Pablo Rodriguez speaks with reporters on his way into a cabinet meeting in the West Block on Feb. 13. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 13, 2024
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 13, 2024
Transport Minister and Quebec Lieutenant Pablo Rodriguez speaks with reporters on his way into a cabinet meeting in the West Block on Feb. 13. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 11, 2024
The Centre Block building on Parliament Hill on Feb. 5. Hill Climbers catches up with a bevy of former staffers for whom this used to be a regular sight. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 11, 2024
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 11, 2024
The Centre Block building on Parliament Hill on Feb. 5. Hill Climbers catches up with a bevy of former staffers for whom this used to be a regular sight. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 7, 2024
Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Gary Anandasangaree, left, and Employment, Workforce Development, and Official Languages Minister Randy Boissonnault have both made recent changes to their ministerial staff teams. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 7, 2024
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 7, 2024
Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Gary Anandasangaree, left, and Employment, Workforce Development, and Official Languages Minister Randy Boissonnault have both made recent changes to their ministerial staff teams. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 4, 2024
Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson, pictured at a press conference on Dec. 7, 2023, will soon have a new chief of staff running his office. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 4, 2024
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 4, 2024
Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson, pictured at a press conference on Dec. 7, 2023, will soon have a new chief of staff running his office. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 29, 2024
Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge speaks with reporters before a Liberal cabinet meeting in the West Block on Feb. 13. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 29, 2024
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 29, 2024
Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge speaks with reporters before a Liberal cabinet meeting in the West Block on Feb. 13. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 26, 2024
Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay, left, Fisheries and Oceans Minister Diane Lebouthillier, and Government House Leader Steven MacKinnon. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Sam Garcia
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 26, 2024
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 26, 2024
Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay, left, Fisheries and Oceans Minister Diane Lebouthillier, and Government House Leader Steven MacKinnon. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Sam Garcia
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 22, 2024
International Development Minister Ahmed Hussen speaks with reporters in the House of Commons foyer in the West Block on Feb. 15. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 22, 2024
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 22, 2024
International Development Minister Ahmed Hussen speaks with reporters in the House of Commons foyer in the West Block on Feb. 15. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade