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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.

Centre Block reno tour highlights excavations, reconstruction, and a ‘Buy Canadian’ shift

  • By this time next year—or early 2027, depending on how things progress—scaffolding is expected to cover the entirety of Centre Block’s iconic south façade.
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 3, 2025
Reporters stepped inside the historic Centre Block building for the first time in a year on Nov. 26. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Centre Block reno tour highlights excavations, reconstruction, and a ‘Buy Canadian’ shift

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 3, 2025
  • By this time next year—or early 2027, depending on how things progress—scaffolding is expected to cover the entirety of Centre Block’s iconic south façade.

Centre Block reno tour highlights excavations, reconstruction, and a ‘Buy Canadian’ shift

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 3, 2025
  • By this time next year—or early 2027, depending on how things progress—scaffolding is expected to cover the entirety of Centre Block’s iconic south façade.
Reporters stepped inside the historic Centre Block building for the first time in a year on Nov. 26. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Jobs and Families Minister Hajdu down a chief of staff

  • Plus, AI and Digital Innovation Minister Evan Solomon recently bade farewell to one of his directors of policy, among other changes.
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 1, 2025
Jobs and Families Minister Patty Hajdu speaks with reporters before a Liberal caucus meeting in the West Block on Oct. 8. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Jobs and Families Minister Hajdu down a chief of staff

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 1, 2025
  • Plus, AI and Digital Innovation Minister Evan Solomon recently bade farewell to one of his directors of policy, among other changes.

Jobs and Families Minister Hajdu down a chief of staff

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 1, 2025
  • Plus, AI and Digital Innovation Minister Evan Solomon recently bade farewell to one of his directors of policy, among other changes.
Jobs and Families Minister Patty Hajdu speaks with reporters before a Liberal caucus meeting in the West Block on Oct. 8. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

MPs, Senators at odds over future Confederation Building reno plans

  • The idea of more than half of the Senate’s share of future Block 2 offices being used by MPs while the Confederation Building is
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 28, 2025
The Confederation Building is home to some 160 MP offices. Due to its deteriorated state, some renovations have already taken place ahead of the building's full revamp, including roof repairs and window replacement. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

MPs, Senators at odds over future Confederation Building reno plans

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 28, 2025
  • The idea of more than half of the Senate’s share of future Block 2 offices being used by MPs while the Confederation Building is

MPs, Senators at odds over future Confederation Building reno plans

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 28, 2025
  • The idea of more than half of the Senate’s share of future Block 2 offices being used by MPs while the Confederation Building is
The Confederation Building is home to some 160 MP offices. Due to its deteriorated state, some renovations have already taken place ahead of the building's full revamp, including roof repairs and window replacement. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

A fresh glimpse inside the Centre Block renovation site

  • —The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT, ANDREW MEADE | November 26, 2025
The Centre Block Rehabilitation project has an overall estimated budget of $4.5-billion to $5-billion, and construction is expected to wrap up by around 2030-31. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

A fresh glimpse inside the Centre Block renovation site

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT, ANDREW MEADE | November 26, 2025
  • —The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

A fresh glimpse inside the Centre Block renovation site

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT, ANDREW MEADE | November 26, 2025
  • —The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
The Centre Block Rehabilitation project has an overall estimated budget of $4.5-billion to $5-billion, and construction is expected to wrap up by around 2030-31. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Industry Minister Joly hires defence adviser, new operations director

  • Meanwhile, there are a couple of staff to catch up on in multifaceted Minister Dominic LeBlanc’s office, including senior policy adviser Nasser Haidar.
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 26, 2025
Industry Minister Mélanie Joly welcomed a few new hands to her team in October. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Industry Minister Joly hires defence adviser, new operations director

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 26, 2025
  • Meanwhile, there are a couple of staff to catch up on in multifaceted Minister Dominic LeBlanc’s office, including senior policy adviser Nasser Haidar.

Industry Minister Joly hires defence adviser, new operations director

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 26, 2025
  • Meanwhile, there are a couple of staff to catch up on in multifaceted Minister Dominic LeBlanc’s office, including senior policy adviser Nasser Haidar.
Industry Minister Mélanie Joly welcomed a few new hands to her team in October. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Cabinet spending tops $92-million in 2024-25, up 3.7 per cent

  • Unsurprisingly, then-prime minister Justin Trudeau’s office was the highest spender, with a total of $13.1-million in expenses reported.
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 26, 2025
Then-prime minister Justin Trudeau, centre, speaks with reporters in the West Block on March 4 alongside ministers Mélanie Joly, left, Dominic LeBlanc, and David McGuinty, right. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Cabinet spending tops $92-million in 2024-25, up 3.7 per cent

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 26, 2025
  • Unsurprisingly, then-prime minister Justin Trudeau’s office was the highest spender, with a total of $13.1-million in expenses reported.

Cabinet spending tops $92-million in 2024-25, up 3.7 per cent

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 26, 2025
  • Unsurprisingly, then-prime minister Justin Trudeau’s office was the highest spender, with a total of $13.1-million in expenses reported.
Then-prime minister Justin Trudeau, centre, speaks with reporters in the West Block on March 4 alongside ministers Mélanie Joly, left, Dominic LeBlanc, and David McGuinty, right. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Minister Guilbeault’s current seven-member Quebec lieutenant shop

  • Sam Saint-Vincent is the most recent addition to the Quebec lieutenant team led by chief of staff Ann-Clara Vaillancourt.
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 24, 2025
Quebec Lieutenant Steven Guilbeault also serves as minister of Canadian identity and culture, and as the minister responsible for official languages. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Minister Guilbeault’s current seven-member Quebec lieutenant shop

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 24, 2025
  • Sam Saint-Vincent is the most recent addition to the Quebec lieutenant team led by chief of staff Ann-Clara Vaillancourt.

Minister Guilbeault’s current seven-member Quebec lieutenant shop

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 24, 2025
  • Sam Saint-Vincent is the most recent addition to the Quebec lieutenant team led by chief of staff Ann-Clara Vaillancourt.
Quebec Lieutenant Steven Guilbeault also serves as minister of Canadian identity and culture, and as the minister responsible for official languages. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

The staff behind Government House Leader MacKinnon’s office 

  • The office currently includes 17 staffers, including Arielle Morin as director of parliamentary affairs and Silvia Barkany as director of operations.
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 19, 2025
Government House Leader Steven MacKinnon, who's also currently juggling the transport portfolio, has a number of experienced parliamentary hands in his office. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

The staff behind Government House Leader MacKinnon’s office 

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 19, 2025
  • The office currently includes 17 staffers, including Arielle Morin as director of parliamentary affairs and Silvia Barkany as director of operations.

The staff behind Government House Leader MacKinnon’s office 

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 19, 2025
  • The office currently includes 17 staffers, including Arielle Morin as director of parliamentary affairs and Silvia Barkany as director of operations.
Government House Leader Steven MacKinnon, who's also currently juggling the transport portfolio, has a number of experienced parliamentary hands in his office. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

PSPC scales back sustainability measures for Centre Block project  

  • The official change in sustainability plans may come as a surprise to Senators, as the Senate’s subcommittee on renovations indicated it has not yet
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 19, 2025
Public Services and Procurement Canada has scrapped some sustainability measures previously included in Centre Block project plans. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

PSPC scales back sustainability measures for Centre Block project  

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 19, 2025
  • The official change in sustainability plans may come as a surprise to Senators, as the Senate’s subcommittee on renovations indicated it has not yet

PSPC scales back sustainability measures for Centre Block project  

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 19, 2025
  • The official change in sustainability plans may come as a surprise to Senators, as the Senate’s subcommittee on renovations indicated it has not yet
Public Services and Procurement Canada has scrapped some sustainability measures previously included in Centre Block project plans. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Notable updates to office of Trade Minister Sidhu

  • Changes to the trade office include Beata Nawacki taking over as acting policy director following Sarah Manney's exit for the Prime Minister's Office.
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 17, 2025
International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu has named a new acting policy director since Hill Climbers' last check in, among other changes. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Notable updates to office of Trade Minister Sidhu

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 17, 2025
  • Changes to the trade office include Beata Nawacki taking over as acting policy director following Sarah Manney's exit for the Prime Minister's Office.

Notable updates to office of Trade Minister Sidhu

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 17, 2025
  • Changes to the trade office include Beata Nawacki taking over as acting policy director following Sarah Manney's exit for the Prime Minister's Office.
International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu has named a new acting policy director since Hill Climbers' last check in, among other changes. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Federal spending jumped 5.7 per cent in 2024-25

  • Program expenses for the year totalled $489.9-billion, while public debt charges reached $53.4-billion.
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 12, 2025
Treasury Board President Shafqat Ali, left, with Government Transformation, Public Works, and Procurement Minister Joël Lightbound at an Oct. 30 House Operations and Estimates Committee meeting. Ali tabled the 2025 Public Accounts in the House of Commons on Nov. 7. The Hill Times photograph Andrew Meade

Federal spending jumped 5.7 per cent in 2024-25

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 12, 2025
  • Program expenses for the year totalled $489.9-billion, while public debt charges reached $53.4-billion.

Federal spending jumped 5.7 per cent in 2024-25

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 12, 2025
  • Program expenses for the year totalled $489.9-billion, while public debt charges reached $53.4-billion.
Treasury Board President Shafqat Ali, left, with Government Transformation, Public Works, and Procurement Minister Joël Lightbound at an Oct. 30 House Operations and Estimates Committee meeting. Ali tabled the 2025 Public Accounts in the House of Commons on Nov. 7. The Hill Times photograph Andrew Meade

Catching up with Public Safety Minister Anandasangaree’s team

  • The currently 15-member office doesn’t include many ex-aides to former public safety ministers, with a higher proportion of ex-justice staffers instead.
Feature | BY 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

Catching up with Public Safety Minister Anandasangaree’s team

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 12, 2025
  • The currently 15-member office doesn’t include many ex-aides to former public safety ministers, with a higher proportion of ex-justice staffers instead.

Catching up with Public Safety Minister Anandasangaree’s team

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 12, 2025
  • The currently 15-member office doesn’t include many ex-aides to former public safety ministers, with a higher proportion of ex-justice staffers instead.
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

‘It’s none of their business’: Senators hit the brakes on new staff ethics code after political-disclosure rules make waves

  • Central to concerns is a need for staff to disclose broadly defined personal political activities undertaken outside of work.
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 12, 2025
Senate Chamber in Senate of Canada Building
Senate Chamber in Senate of Canada Building
A new Code of Values and Ethics for Senate Staff was implemented in early September, and paused pending review and consultations last month. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘It’s none of their business’: Senators hit the brakes on new staff ethics code after political-disclosure rules make waves

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 12, 2025
  • Central to concerns is a need for staff to disclose broadly defined personal political activities undertaken outside of work.

‘It’s none of their business’: Senators hit the brakes on new staff ethics code after political-disclosure rules make waves

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 12, 2025
  • Central to concerns is a need for staff to disclose broadly defined personal political activities undertaken outside of work.
Senate Chamber in Senate of Canada Building
A new Code of Values and Ethics for Senate Staff was implemented in early September, and paused pending review and consultations last month. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

A look at Seniors Secretary McLean’s four-person shop

  • Plus, Hill Climbers has an update on Defence Minister David McGuinty’s office, which includes policy director Radey Barrack and senior adviser Renée Filiatrault.
Feature | BY 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

A look at Seniors Secretary McLean’s four-person shop

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 10, 2025
  • Plus, Hill Climbers has an update on Defence Minister David McGuinty’s office, which includes policy director Radey Barrack and senior adviser Renée Filiatrault.

A look at Seniors Secretary McLean’s four-person shop

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 10, 2025
  • Plus, Hill Climbers has an update on Defence Minister David McGuinty’s office, which includes policy director Radey Barrack and senior adviser Renée Filiatrault.
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

Fresh faces among Public Works Minister Lightbound’s 16-member team

  • Wilder Walker-Stewart has been elevated to the role of director of policy to Minister Lightbound, overseeing advisers Whitney McDiarmid and Kabisan Thanendran.
Feature | BY 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

Fresh faces among Public Works Minister Lightbound’s 16-member team

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 5, 2025
  • Wilder Walker-Stewart has been elevated to the role of director of policy to Minister Lightbound, overseeing advisers Whitney McDiarmid and Kabisan Thanendran.

Fresh faces among Public Works Minister Lightbound’s 16-member team

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 5, 2025
  • Wilder Walker-Stewart has been elevated to the role of director of policy to Minister Lightbound, overseeing advisers Whitney McDiarmid and Kabisan Thanendran.
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

‘Very disappointing’: PSPC makes new freelance interpretation procurement rules official

  • The newly published contract terms for freelance interpreters on the Hill maintain a shift to prioritizing offers by ‘lowest evaluated price.’
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 5, 2025
Public Services and Procurement Canada says concerns raised over its proposed changes to procurement rules for federal freelance interpreters earlier this year have been addressed in the now-published new contract terms, but a leading industry association says key concerns remain. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘Very disappointing’: PSPC makes new freelance interpretation procurement rules official

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 5, 2025
  • The newly published contract terms for freelance interpreters on the Hill maintain a shift to prioritizing offers by ‘lowest evaluated price.’

‘Very disappointing’: PSPC makes new freelance interpretation procurement rules official

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 5, 2025
  • The newly published contract terms for freelance interpreters on the Hill maintain a shift to prioritizing offers by ‘lowest evaluated price.’
Public Services and Procurement Canada says concerns raised over its proposed changes to procurement rules for federal freelance interpreters earlier this year have been addressed in the now-published new contract terms, but a leading industry association says key concerns remain. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Breaking down the staff behind Mark Carney’s PMO: part 2

  • Derek Lipman, an experienced Liberal Party organizer, is now appointments director; and former Data Sciences VP Rosalie Nadeau is research and advertising director.
Feature | BY 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

Breaking down the staff behind Mark Carney’s PMO: part 2

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 3, 2025
  • Derek Lipman, an experienced Liberal Party organizer, is now appointments director; and former Data Sciences VP Rosalie Nadeau is research and advertising director.

Breaking down the staff behind Mark Carney’s PMO: part 2

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 3, 2025
  • Derek Lipman, an experienced Liberal Party organizer, is now appointments director; and former Data Sciences VP Rosalie Nadeau is research and advertising director.
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

Breaking down the staff behind Mark Carney’s PMO: part 1

  • Ex-cabinet chiefs of staff Alexandre Boulé and Anthony Laporte are among those who’ve landed roles in the PMO, as senior adviser and strategic adviser,
Feature | BY 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

Breaking down the staff behind Mark Carney’s PMO: part 1

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 29, 2025
  • Ex-cabinet chiefs of staff Alexandre Boulé and Anthony Laporte are among those who’ve landed roles in the PMO, as senior adviser and strategic adviser,

Breaking down the staff behind Mark Carney’s PMO: part 1

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 29, 2025
  • Ex-cabinet chiefs of staff Alexandre Boulé and Anthony Laporte are among those who’ve landed roles in the PMO, as senior adviser and strategic adviser,
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

A look at the staff labouring in the offices of secretaries of state Zerucelli, Belanger

  • Both secretaries of state have six-member teams, which appears to be the average office size for Prime Minister Mark Carney’s fleet of junior cabinet
Feature | BY 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

A look at the staff labouring in the offices of secretaries of state Zerucelli, Belanger

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 15, 2025
  • Both secretaries of state have six-member teams, which appears to be the average office size for Prime Minister Mark Carney’s fleet of junior cabinet

A look at the staff labouring in the offices of secretaries of state Zerucelli, Belanger

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 15, 2025
  • Both secretaries of state have six-member teams, which appears to be the average office size for Prime Minister Mark Carney’s fleet of junior cabinet
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

Breaking down the offices of secretaries of state Gainey, Long

  • David Frank-Savoie is now a policy and operations director for Secretary of State Anna Gainey, while Josh Mbandi runs policy for Secretary of State
Feature | BY 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

Breaking down the offices of secretaries of state Gainey, Long

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 13, 2025
  • David Frank-Savoie is now a policy and operations director for Secretary of State Anna Gainey, while Josh Mbandi runs policy for Secretary of State

Breaking down the offices of secretaries of state Gainey, Long

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 13, 2025
  • David Frank-Savoie is now a policy and operations director for Secretary of State Anna Gainey, while Josh Mbandi runs policy for Secretary of State
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

Women fill most senior staff roles in WAGE minister Valdez’s office

  • Carina Gabriele is director of policy to the minister, while Lauriane Songuissa-Moulangou is director of operations, and Aiman Akmal runs parliamentary affairs and issues
Feature | BY 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

Women fill most senior staff roles in WAGE minister Valdez’s office

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 8, 2025
  • Carina Gabriele is director of policy to the minister, while Lauriane Songuissa-Moulangou is director of operations, and Aiman Akmal runs parliamentary affairs and issues

Women fill most senior staff roles in WAGE minister Valdez’s office

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 8, 2025
  • Carina Gabriele is director of policy to the minister, while Lauriane Songuissa-Moulangou is director of operations, and Aiman Akmal runs parliamentary affairs and issues
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

Meet the staffers supporting secretaries of state Sarai, van Koeverden 

  • Olga Radchenko is running policy for the secretary of state for international development, while Nathan Abdelnour is the senior-most policy aide in the sport
Feature | BY 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

Meet the staffers supporting secretaries of state Sarai, van Koeverden 

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 6, 2025
  • Olga Radchenko is running policy for the secretary of state for international development, while Nathan Abdelnour is the senior-most policy aide in the sport

Meet the staffers supporting secretaries of state Sarai, van Koeverden 

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 6, 2025
  • Olga Radchenko is running policy for the secretary of state for international development, while Nathan Abdelnour is the senior-most policy aide in the sport
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

A dive into Northern and Arctic Affairs Minister Chartrand’s office

  • Sacha Atherly is director of policy to the minister, supported by senior policy advisers Éamonn Carroll and Brad Boudreau.
Feature | BY 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

A dive into Northern and Arctic Affairs Minister Chartrand’s office

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 1, 2025
  • Sacha Atherly is director of policy to the minister, supported by senior policy advisers Éamonn Carroll and Brad Boudreau.

A dive into Northern and Arctic Affairs Minister Chartrand’s office

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 1, 2025
  • Sacha Atherly is director of policy to the minister, supported by senior policy advisers Éamonn Carroll and Brad Boudreau.
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

Advance voting in Canada continues to rise—and it’s changing campaigning

  • With more and more Canadians locking in their votes early, campaign rollouts have had to adjust, or ‘miss the window,’ says former Liberal strategist
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 30, 2025
Some 44 per cent of voters in this year's federal election cast their ballots before election day, including the 7.5 million people who made their way to vote at advance polls. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Advance voting in Canada continues to rise—and it’s changing campaigning

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 30, 2025
  • With more and more Canadians locking in their votes early, campaign rollouts have had to adjust, or ‘miss the window,’ says former Liberal strategist

Advance voting in Canada continues to rise—and it’s changing campaigning

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 30, 2025
  • With more and more Canadians locking in their votes early, campaign rollouts have had to adjust, or ‘miss the window,’ says former Liberal strategist
Some 44 per cent of voters in this year's federal election cast their ballots before election day, including the 7.5 million people who made their way to vote at advance polls. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Who’s who on Veterans Minister McKnight’s team

  • Mike Hamm is in charge of policy in the veterans affairs office, while Colin Lalonde oversees parliamentary affairs, and Riya Khanna runs operations.
Feature | BY 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

Who’s who on Veterans Minister McKnight’s team

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 29, 2025
  • Mike Hamm is in charge of policy in the veterans affairs office, while Colin Lalonde oversees parliamentary affairs, and Riya Khanna runs operations.

Who’s who on Veterans Minister McKnight’s team

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 29, 2025
  • Mike Hamm is in charge of policy in the veterans affairs office, while Colin Lalonde oversees parliamentary affairs, and Riya Khanna runs operations.
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

A look at Industry Minister Mélanie Joly’s new team

  • Ian Cameron and David McFarlane have returned to the Hill as senior adviser and strategy director, and director of policy to the industry minister,
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 24, 2025
Mélanie Joly
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

A look at Industry Minister Mélanie Joly’s new team

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 24, 2025
  • Ian Cameron and David McFarlane have returned to the Hill as senior adviser and strategy director, and director of policy to the industry minister,

A look at Industry Minister Mélanie Joly’s new team

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 24, 2025
  • Ian Cameron and David McFarlane have returned to the Hill as senior adviser and strategy director, and director of policy to the industry minister,
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

Identifying the 20-plus members in Culture Minister Guilbeault’s office

  • Brian McKay is deputy chief of staff and policy director, while Luke Guimond is director of official languages, and Vanessa Cranston leads parliamentary affairs.
Feature | BY 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

Identifying the 20-plus members in Culture Minister Guilbeault’s office

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 22, 2025
  • Brian McKay is deputy chief of staff and policy director, while Luke Guimond is director of official languages, and Vanessa Cranston leads parliamentary affairs.

Identifying the 20-plus members in Culture Minister Guilbeault’s office

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 22, 2025
  • Brian McKay is deputy chief of staff and policy director, while Luke Guimond is director of official languages, and Vanessa Cranston leads parliamentary affairs.
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
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New parl affairs lead for Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Miller

  • Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Marc Miller has a new director of parliamentary affairs and issues management in his office, following Vanessa Adams’ departure from the
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 26, 2022
Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Marc Miller is pictured walking with his communications assistant, Aïssatou Diop, who is now also an issues adviser, ahead of a press conference on May 16. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

New parl affairs lead for Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Miller

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 26, 2022
  • Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Marc Miller has a new director of parliamentary affairs and issues management in his office, following Vanessa Adams’ departure from the

New parl affairs lead for Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Miller

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 26, 2022
  • Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Marc Miller has a new director of parliamentary affairs and issues management in his office, following Vanessa Adams’ departure from the
Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Marc Miller is pictured walking with his communications assistant, Aïssatou Diop, who is now also an issues adviser, ahead of a press conference on May 16. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Stretched thin: Resources to support committees strained amid virtual format, late-night sittings

  • Support resources on the Hill, particularly interpretation services, have been stretched thin amid continued hybrid virtual proceedings and the addition of late-night sittings, leading
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 25, 2022
The Special Joint Committee on the Declaration of Emergency is pictured ahead of its April 26 meeting, where MPs and Senators heard from Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino, centre. A planned meeting of the special joint committee on May 17 was among 13 meetings cancelled last week. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Stretched thin: Resources to support committees strained amid virtual format, late-night sittings

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 25, 2022
  • Support resources on the Hill, particularly interpretation services, have been stretched thin amid continued hybrid virtual proceedings and the addition of late-night sittings, leading

Stretched thin: Resources to support committees strained amid virtual format, late-night sittings

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 25, 2022
  • Support resources on the Hill, particularly interpretation services, have been stretched thin amid continued hybrid virtual proceedings and the addition of late-night sittings, leading
The Special Joint Committee on the Declaration of Emergency is pictured ahead of its April 26 meeting, where MPs and Senators heard from Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino, centre. A planned meeting of the special joint committee on May 17 was among 13 meetings cancelled last week. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Fresh hires for Wilkinson include new policy, regional advisers

  • Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson has added a few new staff to his ministerial team so far this spring, including Raphaël Beauchamp, who started
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 23, 2022
Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson speaks with Hill media on his way to a Liberal caucus meeting in the West Block on Feb. 9. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Fresh hires for Wilkinson include new policy, regional advisers

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 23, 2022
  • Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson has added a few new staff to his ministerial team so far this spring, including Raphaël Beauchamp, who started

Fresh hires for Wilkinson include new policy, regional advisers

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 23, 2022
  • Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson has added a few new staff to his ministerial team so far this spring, including Raphaël Beauchamp, who started
Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson speaks with Hill media on his way to a Liberal caucus meeting in the West Block on Feb. 9. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

This just in: a look at Deputy PM and Finance Minister Freeland’s 30-plus staff ministerial team

  • Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland has more than 30 staff in her office, which is led by her chief of staff
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 19, 2022
Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland is pictured on her way into the West Block for Question Period on May 3, 2022. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

This just in: a look at Deputy PM and Finance Minister Freeland’s 30-plus staff ministerial team

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 19, 2022
  • Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland has more than 30 staff in her office, which is led by her chief of staff

This just in: a look at Deputy PM and Finance Minister Freeland’s 30-plus staff ministerial team

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 19, 2022
  • Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland has more than 30 staff in her office, which is led by her chief of staff
Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland is pictured on her way into the West Block for Question Period on May 3, 2022. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Map quest: four provinces reach key stage of electoral redistribution process

  • Proposed new electoral maps are out for four provinces—British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island—including some significant boundary shifts, and local MPs
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 18, 2022
B.C. NDP MP Peter Julian, left, and Conservative MPs Ed Fast, Brad Vis, and Mark Strahl all stressed that the new boundary maps recently published by the B.C. redistribution commission are only proposals, with the key public hearing process soon to begin. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Sam Garcia, and photographs courtesy of Facebook

Map quest: four provinces reach key stage of electoral redistribution process

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 18, 2022
  • Proposed new electoral maps are out for four provinces—British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island—including some significant boundary shifts, and local MPs

Map quest: four provinces reach key stage of electoral redistribution process

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 18, 2022
  • Proposed new electoral maps are out for four provinces—British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island—including some significant boundary shifts, and local MPs
B.C. NDP MP Peter Julian, left, and Conservative MPs Ed Fast, Brad Vis, and Mark Strahl all stressed that the new boundary maps recently published by the B.C. redistribution commission are only proposals, with the key public hearing process soon to begin. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Sam Garcia, and photographs courtesy of Facebook

PMO’s executive, HR, research, and correspondence teams updated

  • There’s lots of movement to catch up on in Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s office, including the departure of senior adviser Olivier Duchesneau and the
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 16, 2022
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured with Latvian Prime Minister Krišjānis Kariņš during a press conference in the West Block following their bilateral meeting on May 12. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

PMO’s executive, HR, research, and correspondence teams updated

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 16, 2022
  • There’s lots of movement to catch up on in Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s office, including the departure of senior adviser Olivier Duchesneau and the

PMO’s executive, HR, research, and correspondence teams updated

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 16, 2022
  • There’s lots of movement to catch up on in Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s office, including the departure of senior adviser Olivier Duchesneau and the
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured with Latvian Prime Minister Krišjānis Kariņš during a press conference in the West Block following their bilateral meeting on May 12. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Read all about it: Immigration Minister Fraser’s new 17-member team

  • Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Minister Sean Fraser’s new office is now 17 staff strong, and includes a slate of five regional advisers, two of
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 13, 2022
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Minister Sean Fraser—who is currently dealing with an immigration backlog of over two million applications—is pictured ahead of his testimony at the House Special Committee on Afghanistan on April 25, where he answered questions about the resettlement of displaced Afghans in Canada. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Read all about it: Immigration Minister Fraser’s new 17-member team

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 13, 2022
  • Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Minister Sean Fraser’s new office is now 17 staff strong, and includes a slate of five regional advisers, two of

Read all about it: Immigration Minister Fraser’s new 17-member team

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 13, 2022
  • Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Minister Sean Fraser’s new office is now 17 staff strong, and includes a slate of five regional advisers, two of
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Minister Sean Fraser—who is currently dealing with an immigration backlog of over two million applications—is pictured ahead of his testimony at the House Special Committee on Afghanistan on April 25, where he answered questions about the resettlement of displaced Afghans in Canada. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Liberals tap new research bureau head this Parliament

  • There’s been plenty of movement in the Liberal research bureau since the start of the 44th Parliament, where Linda Campbell has taken over as
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 9, 2022
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau addresses the Liberal caucus of the 43rd Parliament during a winter caucus meeting in the West Block on Jan. 23, 2020. The caucus is supported by the Liberal research bureau, which currently includes 36 staff. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Liberals tap new research bureau head this Parliament

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 9, 2022
  • There’s been plenty of movement in the Liberal research bureau since the start of the 44th Parliament, where Linda Campbell has taken over as

Liberals tap new research bureau head this Parliament

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 9, 2022
  • There’s been plenty of movement in the Liberal research bureau since the start of the 44th Parliament, where Linda Campbell has taken over as
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau addresses the Liberal caucus of the 43rd Parliament during a winter caucus meeting in the West Block on Jan. 23, 2020. The caucus is supported by the Liberal research bureau, which currently includes 36 staff. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Transport Minister Alghabra’s office reaches 19 staff

  • There are five new staff to report, and one departure, in Transport Minister Omar Alghabra’s office since Hill Climbers’ last dive into the team
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 2, 2022
Recent additions to Transport Minister Omar Alghabra's team include Ontario regional affairs adviser Ayesha Khan and issues manager Nadine Ramadan. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Transport Minister Alghabra’s office reaches 19 staff

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 2, 2022
  • There are five new staff to report, and one departure, in Transport Minister Omar Alghabra’s office since Hill Climbers’ last dive into the team

Transport Minister Alghabra’s office reaches 19 staff

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 2, 2022
  • There are five new staff to report, and one departure, in Transport Minister Omar Alghabra’s office since Hill Climbers’ last dive into the team
Recent additions to Transport Minister Omar Alghabra's team include Ontario regional affairs adviser Ayesha Khan and issues manager Nadine Ramadan. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Housing, Diversity, and Inclusion Minister Hussen’s team swells to 21 staff

  • Housing, Diversity, and Inclusion Minister Ahmed Hussen has built up a 21-member staff team led by chief of staff Hursh Jaswal, with 12 additions
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 29, 2022
Housing, Diversity, and Inclusion Minister Ahmed Hussen, pictured on his way to a Liberal caucus meeting in the West Block on Feb. 2. The Hill Times photograph courtesy of Andrew Meade

Housing, Diversity, and Inclusion Minister Hussen’s team swells to 21 staff

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 29, 2022
  • Housing, Diversity, and Inclusion Minister Ahmed Hussen has built up a 21-member staff team led by chief of staff Hursh Jaswal, with 12 additions

Housing, Diversity, and Inclusion Minister Hussen’s team swells to 21 staff

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 29, 2022
  • Housing, Diversity, and Inclusion Minister Ahmed Hussen has built up a 21-member staff team led by chief of staff Hursh Jaswal, with 12 additions
Housing, Diversity, and Inclusion Minister Ahmed Hussen, pictured on his way to a Liberal caucus meeting in the West Block on Feb. 2. The Hill Times photograph courtesy of Andrew Meade

Ten new faces in Public Safety Minister Mendicino’s office

  • Ten staffers have joined Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino’s team since Mike Jones took over as chief of staff to the minister at the
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 25, 2022
Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino, pictured with his communications director, Alex Cohen, in the West Block on March 15 ahead of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's address to Parliament. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Ten new faces in Public Safety Minister Mendicino’s office

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 25, 2022
  • Ten staffers have joined Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino’s team since Mike Jones took over as chief of staff to the minister at the

Ten new faces in Public Safety Minister Mendicino’s office

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 25, 2022
  • Ten staffers have joined Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino’s team since Mike Jones took over as chief of staff to the minister at the
Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino, pictured with his communications director, Alex Cohen, in the West Block on March 15 ahead of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's address to Parliament. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Indigenous languages on federal ballots could help boost turnout, PROC hears

  • Directly or indirectly, including Indigenous languages on federal ballots could help to boost Indigenous voter turnout, argue witnesses appearing as part of the House
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 20, 2022
NDP MP Lori Idlout told the House Affairs Committee on April 5 that during the last election, she had to describe to people where her name appeared on the ballot. ‘This is not acceptable in a modern Canada. This is not reconciliation.’ The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Indigenous languages on federal ballots could help boost turnout, PROC hears

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 20, 2022
  • Directly or indirectly, including Indigenous languages on federal ballots could help to boost Indigenous voter turnout, argue witnesses appearing as part of the House

Indigenous languages on federal ballots could help boost turnout, PROC hears

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 20, 2022
  • Directly or indirectly, including Indigenous languages on federal ballots could help to boost Indigenous voter turnout, argue witnesses appearing as part of the House
NDP MP Lori Idlout told the House Affairs Committee on April 5 that during the last election, she had to describe to people where her name appeared on the ballot. ‘This is not acceptable in a modern Canada. This is not reconciliation.’ The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

A look at new Public Services and Procurement Minister Tassi’s team

  • There are some new faces among the 20 political staff at work in new Public Services and Procurement Minister Filomena Tassi’s office, including former
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 18, 2022
Public Services and Procurement Minister Filomena Tassi, pictured speaking with reporters in the West Block pre-pandemic in January 2020. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

A look at new Public Services and Procurement Minister Tassi’s team

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 18, 2022
  • There are some new faces among the 20 political staff at work in new Public Services and Procurement Minister Filomena Tassi’s office, including former

A look at new Public Services and Procurement Minister Tassi’s team

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 18, 2022
  • There are some new faces among the 20 political staff at work in new Public Services and Procurement Minister Filomena Tassi’s office, including former
Public Services and Procurement Minister Filomena Tassi, pictured speaking with reporters in the West Block pre-pandemic in January 2020. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Two policy directors for Employment Minister Carla Qualtrough

  • The trend of two policy directors continues in Employment, Workforce Development, and Disability Inclusion Minister Carla Qualtrough’s office, where policy director Kelly Bryant is
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 14, 2022
Employment, Workforce Development, and Disability Inclusion Minister Carla Qualtrough, pictured Dec. 9, 2021, during a press conference in the Sir John A. Macdonald Building. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Two policy directors for Employment Minister Carla Qualtrough

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 14, 2022
  • The trend of two policy directors continues in Employment, Workforce Development, and Disability Inclusion Minister Carla Qualtrough’s office, where policy director Kelly Bryant is

Two policy directors for Employment Minister Carla Qualtrough

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 14, 2022
  • The trend of two policy directors continues in Employment, Workforce Development, and Disability Inclusion Minister Carla Qualtrough’s office, where policy director Kelly Bryant is
Employment, Workforce Development, and Disability Inclusion Minister Carla Qualtrough, pictured Dec. 9, 2021, during a press conference in the Sir John A. Macdonald Building. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Ukrainian Hill staffers find solace, community as they help compatriots and each other

  • Working on Parliament Hill means tackling a myriad of issues in a given year—and some hit close to home. For Ukrainians working in the
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 13, 2022
On March 15, 18 Liberal Ukrainian staffers met with the prime minister and deputy prime minister to share their insights into the experiences and needs of friends and family on the ground in Ukraine. Photograph courtesy of Adam Scotti

Ukrainian Hill staffers find solace, community as they help compatriots and each other

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 13, 2022
  • Working on Parliament Hill means tackling a myriad of issues in a given year—and some hit close to home. For Ukrainians working in the

Ukrainian Hill staffers find solace, community as they help compatriots and each other

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 13, 2022
  • Working on Parliament Hill means tackling a myriad of issues in a given year—and some hit close to home. For Ukrainians working in the
On March 15, 18 Liberal Ukrainian staffers met with the prime minister and deputy prime minister to share their insights into the experiences and needs of friends and family on the ground in Ukraine. Photograph courtesy of Adam Scotti

Katharine Heus returns to lead Minister Hajdu’s office

  • Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu, who’s also responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario, will soon welcome Katharine Heus back to
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 12, 2022
Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu is pictured during a Jan. 4 press conference in the Sir John A. Macdonald Building. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Katharine Heus returns to lead Minister Hajdu’s office

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 12, 2022
  • Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu, who’s also responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario, will soon welcome Katharine Heus back to

Katharine Heus returns to lead Minister Hajdu’s office

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 12, 2022
  • Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu, who’s also responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario, will soon welcome Katharine Heus back to
Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu is pictured during a Jan. 4 press conference in the Sir John A. Macdonald Building. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Meet Environment Minister Guilbeault’s new team

  • With the recent release of the federal government’s 2030 emissions reduction plan, plenty of eyes are on Environment and Climate Change Minister Steven Guilbeault
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 11, 2022
Environment and Climate Change Minister Steven Guilbeault is pictured on his way into the West Block building on Jan. 31. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Meet Environment Minister Guilbeault’s new team

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 11, 2022
  • With the recent release of the federal government’s 2030 emissions reduction plan, plenty of eyes are on Environment and Climate Change Minister Steven Guilbeault

Meet Environment Minister Guilbeault’s new team

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 11, 2022
  • With the recent release of the federal government’s 2030 emissions reduction plan, plenty of eyes are on Environment and Climate Change Minister Steven Guilbeault
Environment and Climate Change Minister Steven Guilbeault is pictured on his way into the West Block building on Jan. 31. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Victoria Building reno to be moved up into Block 2 overhaul

  • There’s been an official change in plans for renovations on Parliament Hill, with the Senate Internal Economy Committee recently giving a green light to
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 6, 2022
The Victoria Building at 140 Wellington St., is pictured in February 2020. Following recent approval from the Senate Internal Economy Committee, this building is now the next one to be emptied and its renovation will be incorporated into the larger Block 2 redevelopment project. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Victoria Building reno to be moved up into Block 2 overhaul

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 6, 2022
  • There’s been an official change in plans for renovations on Parliament Hill, with the Senate Internal Economy Committee recently giving a green light to

Victoria Building reno to be moved up into Block 2 overhaul

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 6, 2022
  • There’s been an official change in plans for renovations on Parliament Hill, with the Senate Internal Economy Committee recently giving a green light to
The Victoria Building at 140 Wellington St., is pictured in February 2020. Following recent approval from the Senate Internal Economy Committee, this building is now the next one to be emptied and its renovation will be incorporated into the larger Block 2 redevelopment project. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Numerous new hands at work in Joly’s foreign affairs office

  • There’s been lots of movement in the foreign affairs minister’s office since Mélanie Joly took over the post from Marc Garneau, with new heads
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 4, 2022
Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly, pictured during a press conference in the Sir John A. Macdonald Building on Feb. 22 about the government's response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Numerous new hands at work in Joly’s foreign affairs office

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 4, 2022
  • There’s been lots of movement in the foreign affairs minister’s office since Mélanie Joly took over the post from Marc Garneau, with new heads

Numerous new hands at work in Joly’s foreign affairs office

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 4, 2022
  • There’s been lots of movement in the foreign affairs minister’s office since Mélanie Joly took over the post from Marc Garneau, with new heads
Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly, pictured during a press conference in the Sir John A. Macdonald Building on Feb. 22 about the government's response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Who’s who on the Liberal, NDP House leader and whip teams

  • Along with meetings between the leaders, the Liberal-NDP agreement lays out plans for “regular” meetings between their respective House leaders and Whips, making it
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 4, 2022
Clockwise from top left: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Government House Leader Mark Holland, Government Whip Steven MacKinnon, NDP Whip Rachel Blaney, NDP House Leader Peter Julian, and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Sam Garcia

Who’s who on the Liberal, NDP House leader and whip teams

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 4, 2022
  • Along with meetings between the leaders, the Liberal-NDP agreement lays out plans for “regular” meetings between their respective House leaders and Whips, making it

Who’s who on the Liberal, NDP House leader and whip teams

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 4, 2022
  • Along with meetings between the leaders, the Liberal-NDP agreement lays out plans for “regular” meetings between their respective House leaders and Whips, making it
Clockwise from top left: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Government House Leader Mark Holland, Government Whip Steven MacKinnon, NDP Whip Rachel Blaney, NDP House Leader Peter Julian, and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Sam Garcia

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