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FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 12, 2025
Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree speaks with reporters in the House of Commons foyer after Question Period on Oct. 8. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 12, 2025
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 12, 2025
Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree speaks with reporters in the House of Commons foyer after Question Period on Oct. 8. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 10, 2025
Secretary of State for Seniors Stephanie McLean speaks at a pre-budget announcement of a new federal anti-fraud strategy and Financial Crimes Agency in the Wellington Building on Oct. 20. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 10, 2025
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 10, 2025
Secretary of State for Seniors Stephanie McLean speaks at a pre-budget announcement of a new federal anti-fraud strategy and Financial Crimes Agency in the Wellington Building on Oct. 20. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 5, 2025
Government Transformation, Public Works, and Procurement Minister Joël Lightbound speaks to reporters during a press conference in the Sir John A. Macdonald Building on Sept. 25. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 5, 2025
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 5, 2025
Government Transformation, Public Works, and Procurement Minister Joël Lightbound speaks to reporters during a press conference in the Sir John A. Macdonald Building on Sept. 25. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 3, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney arrives for a Liberal caucus meeting in the West Block on Sept. 17, followed by deputy communications director for media relations Audrey Champoux, left. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 3, 2025
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 3, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney arrives for a Liberal caucus meeting in the West Block on Sept. 17, followed by deputy communications director for media relations Audrey Champoux, left. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 29, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney enters the House of Commons foyer on his way to the Chamber, followed by his director of issues management Jeff Costen. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 29, 2025
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 29, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney enters the House of Commons foyer on his way to the Chamber, followed by his director of issues management Jeff Costen. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 15, 2025
Secretary of State for Labour John Zerucelli, left, and Secretary of State for Rural Development Buckley Belanger. The Hill Times photographs by Sam Garcia and Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 15, 2025
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 15, 2025
Secretary of State for Labour John Zerucelli, left, and Secretary of State for Rural Development Buckley Belanger. The Hill Times photographs by Sam Garcia and Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 13, 2025
Secretary of State for Children and Youth Anna Gainey, left, and Secretary of State for the Canada Revenue Agency and Financial Institutions Wayne Long are staffing up their offices. The Hill Times photographs by Sam Garcia
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 13, 2025
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 13, 2025
Secretary of State for Children and Youth Anna Gainey, left, and Secretary of State for the Canada Revenue Agency and Financial Institutions Wayne Long are staffing up their offices. The Hill Times photographs by Sam Garcia
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 8, 2025
Women and Gender Equality Minister, and Secretary of State for Small Business and Tourism Rechie Valdez is currently supported by a team of 16 staffers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 8, 2025
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 8, 2025
Women and Gender Equality Minister, and Secretary of State for Small Business and Tourism Rechie Valdez is currently supported by a team of 16 staffers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 6, 2025
Secretary of State for International Development Randeep Sarai, left, and Secretary of State for Sport Adam van Koeverden. The Hill Times photographs by Sam Garcia and Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 6, 2025
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 6, 2025
Secretary of State for International Development Randeep Sarai, left, and Secretary of State for Sport Adam van Koeverden. The Hill Times photographs by Sam Garcia and Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 1, 2025
Northern and Arctic Affairs Minister Rebecca Chartrand, centre, with Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, and Governor General Mary Simon during the cabinet swearing in at Rideau Hall on May 13. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 1, 2025
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 1, 2025
Northern and Arctic Affairs Minister Rebecca Chartrand, centre, with Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, and Governor General Mary Simon during the cabinet swearing in at Rideau Hall on May 13. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 29, 2025
Veterans Affairs Minister Jill McKnight, centre, with Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, and Governor General Mary Simon at the cabinet swearing-in ceremony at Rideau Hall on May 13. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 29, 2025
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 29, 2025
Veterans Affairs Minister Jill McKnight, centre, with Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, and Governor General Mary Simon at the cabinet swearing-in ceremony at Rideau Hall on May 13. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 24, 2025
Mélanie Joly
While at least a couple of further hires are expected, Industry Minister Mélanie Joly currently has a 22-member team in place. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 24, 2025
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 24, 2025
Mélanie Joly
While at least a couple of further hires are expected, Industry Minister Mélanie Joly currently has a 22-member team in place. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 22, 2025
Canadian Identity and Culture Minister Steven Guilbeault is scrummed by reporters outside a cabinet meeting in the West Block on May 14. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 22, 2025
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 22, 2025
Canadian Identity and Culture Minister Steven Guilbeault is scrummed by reporters outside a cabinet meeting in the West Block on May 14. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 15, 2025
Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation Minister Evan Solomon has a 14-member office currently in place. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 15, 2025
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 15, 2025
Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation Minister Evan Solomon has a 14-member office currently in place. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 10, 2025
Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Rebecca Alty speaks with reporters in Gatineau, Que., on July 17. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 10, 2025
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 10, 2025
Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Rebecca Alty speaks with reporters in Gatineau, Que., on July 17. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 8, 2025
Secretary of State for Defence Procurement Stephen Fuhr, left, and Secretary of State for Nature Nathalie Provost currently have five staff each. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Sam Garcia
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 8, 2025
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 8, 2025
Secretary of State for Defence Procurement Stephen Fuhr, left, and Secretary of State for Nature Nathalie Provost currently have five staff each. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Sam Garcia
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 3, 2025
Fisheries Minister Joanne Thompson will soon be in the market for a new director of policy, with Kurtis Layden set to exit the role this month. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 3, 2025
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 3, 2025
Fisheries Minister Joanne Thompson will soon be in the market for a new director of policy, with Kurtis Layden set to exit the role this month. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 1, 2025
Jobs and Families Minister Patty Hajdu, centre, with Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, and Governor General Mary Simon at Rideau Hall for the cabinet swearing in on May 13. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 1, 2025
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 1, 2025
Jobs and Families Minister Patty Hajdu, centre, with Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, and Governor General Mary Simon at Rideau Hall for the cabinet swearing in on May 13. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 27, 2025
Treasury Board President Shafqat Ali will soon have a 12-member team in place. This includes two staff who previously worked in his MP constituency office. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 27, 2025
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 27, 2025
Treasury Board President Shafqat Ali will soon have a 12-member team in place. This includes two staff who previously worked in his MP constituency office. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 25, 2025
Emergency Management and Community Resilience Minister Eleanor Olszewski speaks with reporters in the House of Commons foyer in the West Block on June 3. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 25, 2025
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 25, 2025
Emergency Management and Community Resilience Minister Eleanor Olszewski speaks with reporters in the House of Commons foyer in the West Block on June 3. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 20, 2025
Energy and Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson speaks with reporters in the West Block on June 13. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 20, 2025
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 20, 2025
Energy and Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson speaks with reporters in the West Block on June 13. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 18, 2025
Indigenous Services Minister Mandy Gull-Masty has a 13-member staff team confirmed so far in her office. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 18, 2025
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 18, 2025
Indigenous Services Minister Mandy Gull-Masty has a 13-member staff team confirmed so far in her office. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 13, 2025
Housing and Infrastructure Minister Gregor Robertson on his way into a Liberal caucus meeting in the West Block on June 11. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 13, 2025
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 13, 2025
Housing and Infrastructure Minister Gregor Robertson on his way into a Liberal caucus meeting in the West Block on June 11. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 11, 2025
Sean Fraser
Justice Minister Sean Fraser currently has 19 political staffers at work in his office. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 11, 2025
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 11, 2025
Sean Fraser
Justice Minister Sean Fraser currently has 19 political staffers at work in his office. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 4, 2025
Lena Metlege Diab
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Minister Lena Metlege Diab arrives for a National Security Council meeting in the West Block in Ottawa on June 13. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 4, 2025
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 4, 2025
Lena Metlege Diab
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Minister Lena Metlege Diab arrives for a National Security Council meeting in the West Block in Ottawa on June 13. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 28, 2025
Marjorie Michel
Health Minister Marjorie Michel—a former Hill staffer herself—has 17 staff currently working in her ministerial office. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 28, 2025
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 28, 2025
Marjorie Michel
Health Minister Marjorie Michel—a former Hill staffer herself—has 17 staff currently working in her ministerial office. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 23, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney had a 15-member senior team in his office as of July 18. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 23, 2025
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 23, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney had a 15-member senior team in his office as of July 18. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 24, 2021
Count 'em: Government House Leader and Quebec Lieutenant Pablo Rodriguez has seen two recent staff changes, with one in and one out, while Women and Gender Equality Minister Maryam Monsef has three new aides in her office. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 24, 2021
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 24, 2021
Count 'em: Government House Leader and Quebec Lieutenant Pablo Rodriguez has seen two recent staff changes, with one in and one out, while Women and Gender Equality Minister Maryam Monsef has three new aides in her office. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 21, 2021
Diversity, Inclusion, and Youth Minister Bardish Chagger, left, and Employment, Workforce Development, and Disability Inclusion Minister Carla Qualtrough have both recently seen their press secretaries depart. The Hill Times photographs by Cynthia Münster and Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 21, 2021
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 21, 2021
Diversity, Inclusion, and Youth Minister Bardish Chagger, left, and Employment, Workforce Development, and Disability Inclusion Minister Carla Qualtrough have both recently seen their press secretaries depart. The Hill Times photographs by Cynthia Münster and Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 17, 2021
Associate Finance and Middle Class Prosperity Minister Mona Fortier, pictured during a press conference on 2021 pre-budget consultations on Jan. 25. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 17, 2021
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 17, 2021
Associate Finance and Middle Class Prosperity Minister Mona Fortier, pictured during a press conference on 2021 pre-budget consultations on Jan. 25. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY ALICE CHEN | June 16, 2021
Liberal MP Julie Dzerowicz participated in an open Ask Me Anything thread on Reddit. The results were mixed. Photograph courtesy of the office of Julie Dzerowicz
FeatureBY ALICE CHEN | June 16, 2021
FeatureBY ALICE CHEN | June 16, 2021
Liberal MP Julie Dzerowicz participated in an open Ask Me Anything thread on Reddit. The results were mixed. Photograph courtesy of the office of Julie Dzerowicz
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 14, 2021
Members of the Liberal caucus are pictured during the party's January 2020 winter caucus meeting. The LRB's new communications director, Cole Davidson, is pictured top left; Tina Derak, Ontario regional adviser, bottom left; Mike Cavanaugh, top right; and Matthew Kirkeby, special assistant for research, is bottom right. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade and photographs courtesy of LinkedIn
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 14, 2021
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 14, 2021
Members of the Liberal caucus are pictured during the party's January 2020 winter caucus meeting. The LRB's new communications director, Cole Davidson, is pictured top left; Tina Derak, Ontario regional adviser, bottom left; Mike Cavanaugh, top right; and Matthew Kirkeby, special assistant for research, is bottom right. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade and photographs courtesy of LinkedIn
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 10, 2021
Chief Government Whip Mark Holland, pictured during a March 25, 2021, meeting of the House of Commons' Board of Internal Economy. Screenshot courtesy of ParlVu
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 10, 2021
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 10, 2021
Chief Government Whip Mark Holland, pictured during a March 25, 2021, meeting of the House of Commons' Board of Internal Economy. Screenshot courtesy of ParlVu
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 9, 2021
Fisheries and Oceans Minister Bernadette Jordan, pictured in May 2019, has promoted Jennifer Phillips to take over as her new director of policy. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 9, 2021
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 9, 2021
Fisheries and Oceans Minister Bernadette Jordan, pictured in May 2019, has promoted Jennifer Phillips to take over as her new director of policy. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 7, 2021
Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, pictured on Aug. 18, 2020, during a press conference after she was sworn in to replace Bill Morneau as minister of finance. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 7, 2021
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 7, 2021
Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, pictured on Aug. 18, 2020, during a press conference after she was sworn in to replace Bill Morneau as minister of finance. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 2, 2021
Queen's Privy Council President and Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc, pictured left on Oct. 27, 2020, and Public Safety Minister Bill Blair, pictured April 20, 2020. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 2, 2021
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 2, 2021
Queen's Privy Council President and Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc, pictured left on Oct. 27, 2020, and Public Safety Minister Bill Blair, pictured April 20, 2020. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 31, 2021
Treasury Board President Jean-Yves Duclos, pictured during a Nov. 27, 2020, press conference alongside Indigenous Services Minister Marc Miller, left, and Health Minister Patty Hajdu. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 31, 2021
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 31, 2021
Treasury Board President Jean-Yves Duclos, pictured during a Nov. 27, 2020, press conference alongside Indigenous Services Minister Marc Miller, left, and Health Minister Patty Hajdu. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade