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Laura Ryckewaert

Laura Ryckewaert has been a reporter with The Hill Times since 2011 and a deputy editor since 2019. Originally from Toronto, she’s been living in the national capital since 2007 and is a graduate of Carleton University’s bachelor of journalism program. She tackles the Hill Climbers column for the paper, which follows political staffing changes on Parliament Hill, and, among other things, regularly covers the Procedure and House Affairs Committee, the Board of Internal Economy, and Parliamentary Precinct renovations.

Trio of staff additions, title changes in Justice Minister Virani’s shop

  • Plus, Mental Health and Addictions Minister Ya’ara Saks has a pair of new aides.
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 22, 2024
Minister Arif Virani
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

Trio of staff additions, title changes in Justice Minister Virani’s shop

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 22, 2024
  • Plus, Mental Health and Addictions Minister Ya’ara Saks has a pair of new aides.

Trio of staff additions, title changes in Justice Minister Virani’s shop

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 22, 2024
  • Plus, Mental Health and Addictions Minister Ya’ara Saks has a pair of new aides.
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

MPs facing notable riding shifts next election are doing ‘double duty’ this summer

  • Many MPs whose ridings are adding new territory ‘are taking full advantage of this summer to get to know some of these communities a
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 17, 2024
Conservative MP John Williamson, left, Liberal MP Michael Coteau, centre, and Bloc MP Kristina Michaud say they're using this summer to meet residents of the new areas they'll be running to represent next election. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Sam Garcia

MPs facing notable riding shifts next election are doing ‘double duty’ this summer

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 17, 2024
  • Many MPs whose ridings are adding new territory ‘are taking full advantage of this summer to get to know some of these communities a

MPs facing notable riding shifts next election are doing ‘double duty’ this summer

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 17, 2024
  • Many MPs whose ridings are adding new territory ‘are taking full advantage of this summer to get to know some of these communities a
Conservative MP John Williamson, left, Liberal MP Michael Coteau, centre, and Bloc MP Kristina Michaud say they're using this summer to meet residents of the new areas they'll be running to represent next election. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Sam Garcia

New roles abound in Housing Minister Fraser’s office

  • Changes include Dalton Wakely’s promotion to operations and planning director, replacing Sebastian Clarke, who’s now director of intergovernmental affairs and external relations.
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

New roles abound in Housing Minister Fraser’s office

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 15, 2024
  • Changes include Dalton Wakely’s promotion to operations and planning director, replacing Sebastian Clarke, who’s now director of intergovernmental affairs and external relations.

New roles abound in Housing Minister Fraser’s office

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 15, 2024
  • Changes include Dalton Wakely’s promotion to operations and planning director, replacing Sebastian Clarke, who’s now director of intergovernmental affairs and external relations.
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

Fresh faces in the offices of ministers Anandasangaree, Khera

  • Plus, Chike Agbasi is back on the job as director of operations to Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario Minister Filomena Tassi.
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

Fresh faces in the offices of ministers Anandasangaree, Khera

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 10, 2024
  • Plus, Chike Agbasi is back on the job as director of operations to Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario Minister Filomena Tassi.

Fresh faces in the offices of ministers Anandasangaree, Khera

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 10, 2024
  • Plus, Chike Agbasi is back on the job as director of operations to Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario Minister Filomena Tassi.
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

New cranes coming for Centre Block site this fall as project health trackers tick closer to trouble

  • For the first time since 2022, health trackers for the multibillion-dollar Centre Block project have slipped, pointing to mounting concerns over progress.
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 10, 2024
Two tower cranes have already been in use east and west of Centre Block to lift materials in and out of the building's internal courtyards, which will be turned into key access points for the public and connected underground to the new Parliament Welcome Centre. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

New cranes coming for Centre Block site this fall as project health trackers tick closer to trouble

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 10, 2024
  • For the first time since 2022, health trackers for the multibillion-dollar Centre Block project have slipped, pointing to mounting concerns over progress.

New cranes coming for Centre Block site this fall as project health trackers tick closer to trouble

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 10, 2024
  • For the first time since 2022, health trackers for the multibillion-dollar Centre Block project have slipped, pointing to mounting concerns over progress.
Two tower cranes have already been in use east and west of Centre Block to lift materials in and out of the building's internal courtyards, which will be turned into key access points for the public and connected underground to the new Parliament Welcome Centre. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

New parliamentary affairs head for Veterans Minister Petitpas Taylor

  • Other fresh faces in the veterans affairs minister's office include a new senior policy adviser and special assistant for the Atlantic.
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

New parliamentary affairs head for Veterans Minister Petitpas Taylor

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 9, 2024
  • Other fresh faces in the veterans affairs minister's office include a new senior policy adviser and special assistant for the Atlantic.

New parliamentary affairs head for Veterans Minister Petitpas Taylor

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 9, 2024
  • Other fresh faces in the veterans affairs minister's office include a new senior policy adviser and special assistant for the Atlantic.
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

Trade Minister Mary Ng names new director of policy

  • Plus, there's been an adjustment to the NDP’s caucus communications team lineup.
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

Trade Minister Mary Ng names new director of policy

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 3, 2024
  • Plus, there's been an adjustment to the NDP’s caucus communications team lineup.

Trade Minister Mary Ng names new director of policy

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 3, 2024
  • Plus, there's been an adjustment to the NDP’s caucus communications team lineup.
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

Liberal, NDP MPs look to PROC to address policy ‘gap’ when it comes to MP-on-MP harassment

  • If we want to have a range of voices in the House, ‘we need to make that a safe space, and right now, it’s
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 3, 2024
Liberal MP Sherry Romanado, left, and NDP MPs Lindsay Mathyssen, Heather McPherson, and Matthew Green say they want to see the House codify a policy addressing MP-to-MP harassment. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Liberal, NDP MPs look to PROC to address policy ‘gap’ when it comes to MP-on-MP harassment

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 3, 2024
  • If we want to have a range of voices in the House, ‘we need to make that a safe space, and right now, it’s

Liberal, NDP MPs look to PROC to address policy ‘gap’ when it comes to MP-on-MP harassment

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 3, 2024
  • If we want to have a range of voices in the House, ‘we need to make that a safe space, and right now, it’s
Liberal MP Sherry Romanado, left, and NDP MPs Lindsay Mathyssen, Heather McPherson, and Matthew Green say they want to see the House codify a policy addressing MP-to-MP harassment. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Policy director Schembri exits Energy Minister Wilkinson’s team

  • Plus, there are staff departures to catch up on in the offices of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge.
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

Policy director Schembri exits Energy Minister Wilkinson’s team

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 1, 2024
  • Plus, there are staff departures to catch up on in the offices of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge.

Policy director Schembri exits Energy Minister Wilkinson’s team

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 1, 2024
  • Plus, there are staff departures to catch up on in the offices of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge.
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

Staff changes for ministers Vandal, Martinez Ferrada, Hutchings

  • Plus, senior policy adviser Kristina Slodki has left Public Safety, Democratic Institutions, and Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc’s office.
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

Staff changes for ministers Vandal, Martinez Ferrada, Hutchings

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 26, 2024
  • Plus, senior policy adviser Kristina Slodki has left Public Safety, Democratic Institutions, and Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc’s office.

Staff changes for ministers Vandal, Martinez Ferrada, Hutchings

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 26, 2024
  • Plus, senior policy adviser Kristina Slodki has left Public Safety, Democratic Institutions, and Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc’s office.
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

‘Everything has a time’: Senator Jaffer marks an end to 23 years on the Hill

  • A trailblazer in the Upper Chamber who has juggled chairing committees and working towards peace in Sudan in the early 2000s, Mobina Jaffer reflects
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 26, 2024
British Columbia ISG Mobina Jaffer—the second-longest currently serving Senator—sat down with The Hill Times in her top-floor Victoria Building office in downtown Ottawa on June 19. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘Everything has a time’: Senator Jaffer marks an end to 23 years on the Hill

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 26, 2024
  • A trailblazer in the Upper Chamber who has juggled chairing committees and working towards peace in Sudan in the early 2000s, Mobina Jaffer reflects

‘Everything has a time’: Senator Jaffer marks an end to 23 years on the Hill

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 26, 2024
  • A trailblazer in the Upper Chamber who has juggled chairing committees and working towards peace in Sudan in the early 2000s, Mobina Jaffer reflects
British Columbia ISG Mobina Jaffer—the second-longest currently serving Senator—sat down with The Hill Times in her top-floor Victoria Building office in downtown Ottawa on June 19. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

New chief of staff incoming for Minister LeBlanc as Jamie Innes exits

  • Plus, Women and Gender Equality Minister Marci Ien is in need of a new press secretary.
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

New chief of staff incoming for Minister LeBlanc as Jamie Innes exits

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 24, 2024
  • Plus, Women and Gender Equality Minister Marci Ien is in need of a new press secretary.

New chief of staff incoming for Minister LeBlanc as Jamie Innes exits

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 24, 2024
  • Plus, Women and Gender Equality Minister Marci Ien is in need of a new press secretary.
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

Senior staff moves in the PMO, Minister MacAulay’s shop

  • Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay is in the market for a new policy director, with his current one set to depart at the end of
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

Senior staff moves in the PMO, Minister MacAulay’s shop

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 19, 2024
  • Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay is in the market for a new policy director, with his current one set to depart at the end of

Senior staff moves in the PMO, Minister MacAulay’s shop

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 19, 2024
  • Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay is in the market for a new policy director, with his current one set to depart at the end of
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

How policy interests, not partisan politics, brought Éloge Butera to Parliament Hill

  • A survivor of the genocide against Tutsi in Rwanda, Butera is currently director of labour relations to Treasury Board President Anita Anand.
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 19, 2024
Éloge Butera sat down with The Hill Times at 90 Elgin St. in downtown Ottawa on June 11 to talk about his path to Parliament Hill. The Hill Times photograph by Laura Ryckewaert

How policy interests, not partisan politics, brought Éloge Butera to Parliament Hill

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 19, 2024
  • A survivor of the genocide against Tutsi in Rwanda, Butera is currently director of labour relations to Treasury Board President Anita Anand.

How policy interests, not partisan politics, brought Éloge Butera to Parliament Hill

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 19, 2024
  • A survivor of the genocide against Tutsi in Rwanda, Butera is currently director of labour relations to Treasury Board President Anita Anand.
Éloge Butera sat down with The Hill Times at 90 Elgin St. in downtown Ottawa on June 11 to talk about his path to Parliament Hill. The Hill Times photograph by Laura Ryckewaert

Wilkinson, Anandasangaree, Miller swap comms staff

  • Staff changes in Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Gary Anandasangaree’s office also include the promotion of a new director of operations.
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

Wilkinson, Anandasangaree, Miller swap comms staff

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 17, 2024
  • Staff changes in Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Gary Anandasangaree’s office also include the promotion of a new director of operations.

Wilkinson, Anandasangaree, Miller swap comms staff

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 17, 2024
  • Staff changes in Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Gary Anandasangaree’s office also include the promotion of a new director of operations.
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

Environment Minister Guilbeault promotes a new policy director

  • Plus, Families, Children, and Social Development Minister Jenna Sudds has also seen some recent changes to her policy team.
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

Environment Minister Guilbeault promotes a new policy director

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 12, 2024
  • Plus, Families, Children, and Social Development Minister Jenna Sudds has also seen some recent changes to her policy team.

Environment Minister Guilbeault promotes a new policy director

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 12, 2024
  • Plus, Families, Children, and Social Development Minister Jenna Sudds has also seen some recent changes to her policy team.
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault recently named a new director of climate and energy policy for his office. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Translation Bureau launches ‘entry-level’ accreditation pilot, raising red flags for industry association

  • The bureau's plans are 'watering down the qualification that’s required to uphold official language requirements,' says AIIC Canada’s advocacy lead Nicole Gagnon.
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 10, 2024
An interpreter at work in the Sir John A. Macdonald Building during a press conference with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in February 2021. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Translation Bureau launches ‘entry-level’ accreditation pilot, raising red flags for industry association

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 10, 2024
  • The bureau's plans are 'watering down the qualification that’s required to uphold official language requirements,' says AIIC Canada’s advocacy lead Nicole Gagnon.

Translation Bureau launches ‘entry-level’ accreditation pilot, raising red flags for industry association

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 10, 2024
  • The bureau's plans are 'watering down the qualification that’s required to uphold official language requirements,' says AIIC Canada’s advocacy lead Nicole Gagnon.
An interpreter at work in the Sir John A. Macdonald Building during a press conference with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in February 2021. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Labour and Seniors Minister O’Regan finds a new comms lead

  • Plus, there are some recent staff departures from the offices of Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, and Sport Minister Carla Qualtrough.
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

Labour and Seniors Minister O’Regan finds a new comms lead

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 10, 2024
  • Plus, there are some recent staff departures from the offices of Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, and Sport Minister Carla Qualtrough.

Labour and Seniors Minister O’Regan finds a new comms lead

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 10, 2024
  • Plus, there are some recent staff departures from the offices of Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, and Sport Minister Carla Qualtrough.
Labour and Seniors Minister Seamus O'Regan speaks to reporters in the West Block on Feb. 28. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

House launches pilot to test options for new riding office phone service

  • ‘I don’t think anyone really realizes how bad a problem this is unless they’re one of the people where it’s not functioning,’ says Tory
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 7, 2024
Conservative MP Ryan Williams talks on the phone while leaving a caucus meeting in October 2021. Among the benefits of switching to VoIP constituency phone services highlighted by the House chief information officer is the ability for MPs and their staff to make and receive calls from ‘any internet-connected device.’ The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

House launches pilot to test options for new riding office phone service

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 7, 2024
  • ‘I don’t think anyone really realizes how bad a problem this is unless they’re one of the people where it’s not functioning,’ says Tory

House launches pilot to test options for new riding office phone service

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 7, 2024
  • ‘I don’t think anyone really realizes how bad a problem this is unless they’re one of the people where it’s not functioning,’ says Tory
Conservative MP Ryan Williams talks on the phone while leaving a caucus meeting in October 2021. Among the benefits of switching to VoIP constituency phone services highlighted by the House chief information officer is the ability for MPs and their staff to make and receive calls from ‘any internet-connected device.’ The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Joly plucks new operations head from within Lebouthillier’s team

  • Plus, Myah Tomasi is now press secretary to Treasury Board President Anita Anand.
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

Joly plucks new operations head from within Lebouthillier’s team

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 5, 2024
  • Plus, Myah Tomasi is now press secretary to Treasury Board President Anita Anand.

Joly plucks new operations head from within Lebouthillier’s team

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 5, 2024
  • Plus, Myah Tomasi is now press secretary to Treasury Board President Anita Anand.
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

Clones of 100-year-old elm tree planted on eastern slope of Parliament Hill 

  • Six saplings cultivated at the University of Guelph from cuttings taken from the elm tree that was chopped down in 2019 were planted east
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 5, 2024
The former 100-year-old elm tree sat between the east end of Centre Block and the Sir John A. Macdonald statue, as seen on Feb. 6, 2019. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Clones of 100-year-old elm tree planted on eastern slope of Parliament Hill 

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 5, 2024
  • Six saplings cultivated at the University of Guelph from cuttings taken from the elm tree that was chopped down in 2019 were planted east

Clones of 100-year-old elm tree planted on eastern slope of Parliament Hill 

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 5, 2024
  • Six saplings cultivated at the University of Guelph from cuttings taken from the elm tree that was chopped down in 2019 were planted east
The former 100-year-old elm tree sat between the east end of Centre Block and the Sir John A. Macdonald statue, as seen on Feb. 6, 2019. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Policy team shake-up in Innovation Minister Champagne’s shop 

  • Along with changes to his policy team, Minister François-Philippe Champagne has a new regional affairs adviser for the West and North.
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

Policy team shake-up in Innovation Minister Champagne’s shop 

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 3, 2024
  • Along with changes to his policy team, Minister François-Philippe Champagne has a new regional affairs adviser for the West and North.

Policy team shake-up in Innovation Minister Champagne’s shop 

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 3, 2024
  • Along with changes to his policy team, Minister François-Philippe Champagne has a new regional affairs adviser for the West and North.
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

New press secretaries for ministers Rodriguez, Duclos

  • For one, Guillaume Bertrand has once again left Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland’s office to work for Minister Jean-Yves Duclos.
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

New press secretaries for ministers Rodriguez, Duclos

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 30, 2024
  • For one, Guillaume Bertrand has once again left Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland’s office to work for Minister Jean-Yves Duclos.

New press secretaries for ministers Rodriguez, Duclos

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 30, 2024
  • For one, Guillaume Bertrand has once again left Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland’s office to work for Minister Jean-Yves Duclos.
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

‘A very challenging site’: breaking down Block 2 plans and progress

  • Schematic design plans for Block 2’s overhaul aren’t expected to be complete until 2025, but look for early signs of construction activity outside around
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 29, 2024
Facing south from Wellington Street, the northeast end of the Block 2 site currently features the Terry Fox statue, an NCC Bistro, and an information centre, alongside the Indigenous Peoples Space, far right. The Hill Times photograph by Laura Ryckewaert

‘A very challenging site’: breaking down Block 2 plans and progress

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 29, 2024
  • Schematic design plans for Block 2’s overhaul aren’t expected to be complete until 2025, but look for early signs of construction activity outside around

‘A very challenging site’: breaking down Block 2 plans and progress

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 29, 2024
  • Schematic design plans for Block 2’s overhaul aren’t expected to be complete until 2025, but look for early signs of construction activity outside around
Facing south from Wellington Street, the northeast end of the Block 2 site currently features the Terry Fox statue, an NCC Bistro, and an information centre, alongside the Indigenous Peoples Space, far right. The Hill Times photograph by Laura Ryckewaert

Minister Virani bids farewell to aides, Minister Hajdu tweaks office roster

  • Recent changes in Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu’s office include Jack Welsh’s hiring as a policy adviser for litigation.
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

Minister Virani bids farewell to aides, Minister Hajdu tweaks office roster

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 27, 2024
  • Recent changes in Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu’s office include Jack Welsh’s hiring as a policy adviser for litigation.

Minister Virani bids farewell to aides, Minister Hajdu tweaks office roster

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 27, 2024
  • Recent changes in Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu’s office include Jack Welsh’s hiring as a policy adviser for litigation.
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

Staff shakeup in Energy and Resources Minister Wilkinson’s shop

  • Along with a new addition, Kyle Harrietha’s promotion to chief of staff in late March led to a couple of other director-level promotions in
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

Staff shakeup in Energy and Resources Minister Wilkinson’s shop

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 22, 2024
  • Along with a new addition, Kyle Harrietha’s promotion to chief of staff in late March led to a couple of other director-level promotions in

Staff shakeup in Energy and Resources Minister Wilkinson’s shop

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 22, 2024
  • Along with a new addition, Kyle Harrietha’s promotion to chief of staff in late March led to a couple of other director-level promotions in
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

BOIE approves new security funding, expanded MP-protection programs

  • Altogether, the Board of Internal Economy gave the nod to new funding totalling almost $24.6-million related to security earlier this spring.
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 22, 2024
Conservative MP Marty Morantz makes his way past Parliamentary Protective Service officers to get to the West Block on Jan. 31, 2022, amid the so-called Freedom Convoy's occupation of Wellington Street. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

BOIE approves new security funding, expanded MP-protection programs

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 22, 2024
  • Altogether, the Board of Internal Economy gave the nod to new funding totalling almost $24.6-million related to security earlier this spring.

BOIE approves new security funding, expanded MP-protection programs

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 22, 2024
  • Altogether, the Board of Internal Economy gave the nod to new funding totalling almost $24.6-million related to security earlier this spring.
Conservative MP Marty Morantz makes his way past Parliamentary Protective Service officers to get to the West Block on Jan. 31, 2022, amid the so-called Freedom Convoy's occupation of Wellington Street. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
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O’Regan names acting comms head, hires new issues manager

  • Jane Deeks has left Labour and Seniors Minister Seamus O’Regan’s shop to join Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s office as director of digital communications.
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

O’Regan names acting comms head, hires new issues manager

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 20, 2024
  • Jane Deeks has left Labour and Seniors Minister Seamus O’Regan’s shop to join Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s office as director of digital communications.

O’Regan names acting comms head, hires new issues manager

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 20, 2024
  • Jane Deeks has left Labour and Seniors Minister Seamus O’Regan’s shop to join Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s office as director of digital communications.
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

New funds for Translation Bureau largely aimed at existing efforts to tackle federal interpretation shortfall

  • Interpretation capacity issues already brewing pre-pandemic have constrained parliamentary work since the shift to hybrid work following the onset of COVID-19.
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 20, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, right, pose with copies of the 2024 federal budget in the House of Commons foyer on April 16. The budget included more than $35-million for the Translation Bureau. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

New funds for Translation Bureau largely aimed at existing efforts to tackle federal interpretation shortfall

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 20, 2024
  • Interpretation capacity issues already brewing pre-pandemic have constrained parliamentary work since the shift to hybrid work following the onset of COVID-19.

New funds for Translation Bureau largely aimed at existing efforts to tackle federal interpretation shortfall

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 20, 2024
  • Interpretation capacity issues already brewing pre-pandemic have constrained parliamentary work since the shift to hybrid work following the onset of COVID-19.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, right, pose with copies of the 2024 federal budget in the House of Commons foyer on April 16. The budget included more than $35-million for the Translation Bureau. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Comms staff on the move: new press secretaries for Champagne, Sudds

  • Plus, Audrey Champoux has taken over as communications director to Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne following Laurie Bouchard’s return to the PMO.
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

Comms staff on the move: new press secretaries for Champagne, Sudds

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 15, 2024
  • Plus, Audrey Champoux has taken over as communications director to Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne following Laurie Bouchard’s return to the PMO.

Comms staff on the move: new press secretaries for Champagne, Sudds

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 15, 2024
  • Plus, Audrey Champoux has taken over as communications director to Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne following Laurie Bouchard’s return to the PMO.
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

FedDev Ontario Minister Tassi, Emergency Preparedness Minister Sajjan add to their teams

  • Plus, Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge is down a staffer following Ashley Fearnall’s exit to join the Liberal research bureau.
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

FedDev Ontario Minister Tassi, Emergency Preparedness Minister Sajjan add to their teams

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 29, 2024
  • Plus, Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge is down a staffer following Ashley Fearnall’s exit to join the Liberal research bureau.

FedDev Ontario Minister Tassi, Emergency Preparedness Minister Sajjan add to their teams

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 29, 2024
  • Plus, Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge is down a staffer following Ashley Fearnall’s exit to join the Liberal research bureau.
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

Fresh hires in offices of PM Trudeau and ministers Wilkinson, Valdez

  • For her part, Small Business Minister Rechie Valdez has added a new Quebec regional affairs adviser to her team, Camille Leblanc.
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

Fresh hires in offices of PM Trudeau and ministers Wilkinson, Valdez

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 17, 2024
  • For her part, Small Business Minister Rechie Valdez has added a new Quebec regional affairs adviser to her team, Camille Leblanc.

Fresh hires in offices of PM Trudeau and ministers Wilkinson, Valdez

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 17, 2024
  • For her part, Small Business Minister Rechie Valdez has added a new Quebec regional affairs adviser to her team, Camille Leblanc.
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

House to pilot pay-per-use electric vehicle charging for MPs, staff

  • The House has 21 electric vehicle charging stations on the Hill that MPs and staff currently use free of charge, with costs covered by
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 17, 2024
An electric vehicle is plugged in to a charging station west of the West Block on May 1, 2019. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

House to pilot pay-per-use electric vehicle charging for MPs, staff

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 17, 2024
  • The House has 21 electric vehicle charging stations on the Hill that MPs and staff currently use free of charge, with costs covered by

House to pilot pay-per-use electric vehicle charging for MPs, staff

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 17, 2024
  • The House has 21 electric vehicle charging stations on the Hill that MPs and staff currently use free of charge, with costs covered by
An electric vehicle is plugged in to a charging station west of the West Block on May 1, 2019. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Centre Block project contracting ramps up as focus shifts from demolition to rebuild

  • Roughly 1,600 windows in Centre Block are set to be replaced with replicas or upgraded as part of renovations, and the process to award
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 17, 2024
Trompe l'oeil tarps cover scaffolding along the west façade of the Centre Block building where exterior masonry restoration work is now roughly 16 per cent complete. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Centre Block project contracting ramps up as focus shifts from demolition to rebuild

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 17, 2024
  • Roughly 1,600 windows in Centre Block are set to be replaced with replicas or upgraded as part of renovations, and the process to award

Centre Block project contracting ramps up as focus shifts from demolition to rebuild

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 17, 2024
  • Roughly 1,600 windows in Centre Block are set to be replaced with replicas or upgraded as part of renovations, and the process to award
Trompe l'oeil tarps cover scaffolding along the west façade of the Centre Block building where exterior masonry restoration work is now roughly 16 per cent complete. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

One staffer in, one out for ministers Freeland, Joly

  • Plus, Fisheries and Oceans Minister Diane Lebouthillier is in the market for a new regional affairs adviser following Dwayne Cull’s exit.
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

One staffer in, one out for ministers Freeland, Joly

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 15, 2024
  • Plus, Fisheries and Oceans Minister Diane Lebouthillier is in the market for a new regional affairs adviser following Dwayne Cull’s exit.

One staffer in, one out for ministers Freeland, Joly

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 15, 2024
  • Plus, Fisheries and Oceans Minister Diane Lebouthillier is in the market for a new regional affairs adviser following Dwayne Cull’s exit.
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

Senate amends rules for regional offices, spares East Block cafeteria

  • The East Block cafeteria has survived the chopping block—at least for now—after Senators recently weighed closing it, and replacing it with a vending machine.
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 15, 2024
The Senate of Canada Building at 1 Rideau St., the Upper Chamber's temporary home during ongoing renovations to the Centre Block building. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Senate amends rules for regional offices, spares East Block cafeteria

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 15, 2024
  • The East Block cafeteria has survived the chopping block—at least for now—after Senators recently weighed closing it, and replacing it with a vending machine.

Senate amends rules for regional offices, spares East Block cafeteria

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 15, 2024
  • The East Block cafeteria has survived the chopping block—at least for now—after Senators recently weighed closing it, and replacing it with a vending machine.
The Senate of Canada Building at 1 Rideau St., the Upper Chamber's temporary home during ongoing renovations to the Centre Block building. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Cabinet’s communications and chiefs of staff list, 2024

  • Minister Portfolio Chief of Staff D. Comms Press Secretary Trudeau, Justin Prime Minister Katie Telford Max Valiquette (executive director), Vanessa Hage-Moussa (director) Mohammad Hussain,
List | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 10, 2024
The West Block building, current home of the House of Commons, on Aug. 2, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Cabinet’s communications and chiefs of staff list, 2024

List | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 10, 2024
  • Minister Portfolio Chief of Staff D. Comms Press Secretary Trudeau, Justin Prime Minister Katie Telford Max Valiquette (executive director), Vanessa Hage-Moussa (director) Mohammad Hussain,

Cabinet’s communications and chiefs of staff list, 2024

List | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 10, 2024
  • Minister Portfolio Chief of Staff D. Comms Press Secretary Trudeau, Justin Prime Minister Katie Telford Max Valiquette (executive director), Vanessa Hage-Moussa (director) Mohammad Hussain,
The West Block building, current home of the House of Commons, on Aug. 2, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Director-level changes for ministers Ien, Petitpas Taylor

  • Katherine O’Halloran is back from leave and has returned to her post as director of operations to Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor.
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

Director-level changes for ministers Ien, Petitpas Taylor

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 10, 2024
  • Katherine O’Halloran is back from leave and has returned to her post as director of operations to Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor.

Director-level changes for ministers Ien, Petitpas Taylor

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 10, 2024
  • Katherine O’Halloran is back from leave and has returned to her post as director of operations to Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor.
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

MP, House officer spending tops $132.2-million in first three quarters of 2023-24

  • In terms of MP office expenses, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh was the highest-spender during the first three quarters of 2023-24, having spent almost all
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 10, 2024
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, left, Bloc MP Marilène Gill, and Sport Minister and Liberal MP Carla Qualtrough were the top three highest-spending MPs during the first three quarters of 2023-24. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

MP, House officer spending tops $132.2-million in first three quarters of 2023-24

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 10, 2024
  • In terms of MP office expenses, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh was the highest-spender during the first three quarters of 2023-24, having spent almost all

MP, House officer spending tops $132.2-million in first three quarters of 2023-24

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 10, 2024
  • In terms of MP office expenses, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh was the highest-spender during the first three quarters of 2023-24, having spent almost all
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, left, Bloc MP Marilène Gill, and Sport Minister and Liberal MP Carla Qualtrough were the top three highest-spending MPs during the first three quarters of 2023-24. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Who’s who in Conservative whip, House leader shops

  • Kenzie Potter remains chief of staff to House Leader Andrew Scheer, while Nathan Ellis is in charge of Whip Kerry-Lynne Findlay’s team.
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

Who’s who in Conservative whip, House leader shops

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 8, 2024
  • Kenzie Potter remains chief of staff to House Leader Andrew Scheer, while Nathan Ellis is in charge of Whip Kerry-Lynne Findlay’s team.

Who’s who in Conservative whip, House leader shops

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 8, 2024
  • Kenzie Potter remains chief of staff to House Leader Andrew Scheer, while Nathan Ellis is in charge of Whip Kerry-Lynne Findlay’s team.
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

Champagne, Vandal, LeBlanc add to their teams

  • For one, Public Safety, Democratic Institutions, and Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc has a new issues manager on board.
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

Champagne, Vandal, LeBlanc add to their teams

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 3, 2024
  • For one, Public Safety, Democratic Institutions, and Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc has a new issues manager on board.

Champagne, Vandal, LeBlanc add to their teams

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 3, 2024
  • For one, Public Safety, Democratic Institutions, and Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc has a new issues manager on board.
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

Virtual reality: COVID leaves legacy of remote work for cabinet staff

  • ‘If Parliament is able to work remotely and able to kind of continue and carry out its function, it’s set a bit of a
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 3, 2024
Staffers wait outside a Liberal caucus meeting in the West Block on Nov. 8, 2021, shortly after that year's election, after which the transition to increasingly in-person work began. After being normalized during COVID, some staff continue to work remotely, including from outside the National Capital Region. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Virtual reality: COVID leaves legacy of remote work for cabinet staff

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 3, 2024
  • ‘If Parliament is able to work remotely and able to kind of continue and carry out its function, it’s set a bit of a

Virtual reality: COVID leaves legacy of remote work for cabinet staff

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 3, 2024
  • ‘If Parliament is able to work remotely and able to kind of continue and carry out its function, it’s set a bit of a
Staffers wait outside a Liberal caucus meeting in the West Block on Nov. 8, 2021, shortly after that year's election, after which the transition to increasingly in-person work began. After being normalized during COVID, some staff continue to work remotely, including from outside the National Capital Region. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Sport Minister Carla Qualtrough in need of a new press secretary

  • Plus, Housing and Infrastructure Minister Sean Fraser has hired a new lead creative media adviser, among other recent office changes.
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

Sport Minister Carla Qualtrough in need of a new press secretary

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 1, 2024
  • Plus, Housing and Infrastructure Minister Sean Fraser has hired a new lead creative media adviser, among other recent office changes.

Sport Minister Carla Qualtrough in need of a new press secretary

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 1, 2024
  • Plus, Housing and Infrastructure Minister Sean Fraser has hired a new lead creative media adviser, among other recent office changes.
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

Count ‘em: eight staff additions, five promotions, and three departures in PM Trudeau’s office

  • Recent changes include Alex Fernandes’ addition as a media advance. Yuval Daniel has already replaced him as press secretary to Mental Health and Addictions
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

Count ‘em: eight staff additions, five promotions, and three departures in PM Trudeau’s office

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 1, 2024
  • Recent changes include Alex Fernandes’ addition as a media advance. Yuval Daniel has already replaced him as press secretary to Mental Health and Addictions

Count ‘em: eight staff additions, five promotions, and three departures in PM Trudeau’s office

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 1, 2024
  • Recent changes include Alex Fernandes’ addition as a media advance. Yuval Daniel has already replaced him as press secretary to Mental Health and Addictions
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

Senate bill seeking to criminalize forced sterilizations raises concerns over unintended consequences

  • ‘[Forced sterilization] is something that is very much happening today … a deterrent like this is at least a starting place, but there needs
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 25, 2024
Ontario ISG Senator Yvonne Boyer, who tabled Bill S-250 in the Senate in June 2022, appeared before the Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee to kick off its study on the bill on Feb. 29. Screenshot courtesy of SenVu

Senate bill seeking to criminalize forced sterilizations raises concerns over unintended consequences

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 25, 2024
  • ‘[Forced sterilization] is something that is very much happening today … a deterrent like this is at least a starting place, but there needs

Senate bill seeking to criminalize forced sterilizations raises concerns over unintended consequences

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 25, 2024
  • ‘[Forced sterilization] is something that is very much happening today … a deterrent like this is at least a starting place, but there needs
Ontario ISG Senator Yvonne Boyer, who tabled Bill S-250 in the Senate in June 2022, appeared before the Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee to kick off its study on the bill on Feb. 29. Screenshot courtesy of SenVu

Two staff hires each for ministers Hajdu, Guilbeault

  • In Environment and Climate Change Minister Steven Guilbeault’s office, recent changes also include three staff promotions.
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

Two staff hires each for ministers Hajdu, Guilbeault

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 25, 2024
  • In Environment and Climate Change Minister Steven Guilbeault’s office, recent changes also include three staff promotions.

Two staff hires each for ministers Hajdu, Guilbeault

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 25, 2024
  • In Environment and Climate Change Minister Steven Guilbeault’s office, recent changes also include three staff promotions.
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

Development Minister Hussen recruits comms director from Trade Minister Ng’s team

  • Plus, there are staffing updates to report in the offices of Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, and Public Services and Procurement
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

Development Minister Hussen recruits comms director from Trade Minister Ng’s team

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 21, 2024
  • Plus, there are staffing updates to report in the offices of Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, and Public Services and Procurement

Development Minister Hussen recruits comms director from Trade Minister Ng’s team

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 21, 2024
  • Plus, there are staffing updates to report in the offices of Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, and Public Services and Procurement
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

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