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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.

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
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 8, 2025
Women and Gender Equality Minister, and Secretary of State for Small Business and Tourism Rechie Valdez is currently supported by a team of 16 staffers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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

FeatureBY 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

FeatureBY 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
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 6, 2025
Secretary of State for International Development Randeep Sarai, left, and Secretary of State for Sport Adam van Koeverden. The Hill Times photographs by Sam Garcia and Andrew Meade

Meet the staffers supporting secretaries of state Sarai, van Koeverden 

FeatureBY 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 

FeatureBY 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.
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 1, 2025
Northern and Arctic Affairs Minister Rebecca Chartrand, centre, with Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, and Governor General Mary Simon during the cabinet swearing in at Rideau Hall on May 13. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

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

FeatureBY 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

FeatureBY 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.
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 29, 2025
Veterans Affairs Minister Jill McKnight, centre, with Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, and Governor General Mary Simon at the cabinet swearing-in ceremony at Rideau Hall on May 13. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Who’s who on Veterans Minister McKnight’s team

FeatureBY 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

FeatureBY 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,
FeatureBY 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

FeatureBY 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

FeatureBY 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.
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 22, 2025
Canadian Identity and Culture Minister Steven Guilbeault is scrummed by reporters outside a cabinet meeting in the West Block on May 14. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

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

FeatureBY 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

FeatureBY 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

A rundown of the humans behind AI Minister Solomon’s shop

  • Michael Paramathasan has been hired as a director of policy to the minister, while Peter Wall is in place as director of communications.
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 15, 2025
Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation Minister Evan Solomon has a 14-member office currently in place. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

A rundown of the humans behind AI Minister Solomon’s shop

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 15, 2025
  • Michael Paramathasan has been hired as a director of policy to the minister, while Peter Wall is in place as director of communications.

A rundown of the humans behind AI Minister Solomon’s shop

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 15, 2025
  • Michael Paramathasan has been hired as a director of policy to the minister, while Peter Wall is in place as director of communications.
Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation Minister Evan Solomon has a 14-member office currently in place. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Who’s who in Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Alty’s office

  • The minister’s 14-member team includes deputy chief of staff and policy director Sherry Smith, litigation director Vince Haraldsen, and operations director Danielle Boyle.
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 10, 2025
Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Rebecca Alty speaks with reporters in Gatineau, Que., on July 17. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Who’s who in Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Alty’s office

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 10, 2025
  • The minister’s 14-member team includes deputy chief of staff and policy director Sherry Smith, litigation director Vince Haraldsen, and operations director Danielle Boyle.

Who’s who in Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Alty’s office

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 10, 2025
  • The minister’s 14-member team includes deputy chief of staff and policy director Sherry Smith, litigation director Vince Haraldsen, and operations director Danielle Boyle.
Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Rebecca Alty speaks with reporters in Gatineau, Que., on July 17. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘Course correction’ needed to ensure new childcare spaces meet federal accessibility targets, says economist

  • ‘If you don’t change how the expansion is happening, it’ll continue to be for-profit spaces where it’s convenient for providers to locate them,’ says
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 10, 2025
Jobs and Families Minister Patty Hajdu. Employment and Social Development Canada says it's 'undertaking detailed technical discussions on 2025-2026 Action Plans with the provinces and territories.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘Course correction’ needed to ensure new childcare spaces meet federal accessibility targets, says economist

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 10, 2025
  • ‘If you don’t change how the expansion is happening, it’ll continue to be for-profit spaces where it’s convenient for providers to locate them,’ says

‘Course correction’ needed to ensure new childcare spaces meet federal accessibility targets, says economist

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 10, 2025
  • ‘If you don’t change how the expansion is happening, it’ll continue to be for-profit spaces where it’s convenient for providers to locate them,’ says
Jobs and Families Minister Patty Hajdu. Employment and Social Development Canada says it's 'undertaking detailed technical discussions on 2025-2026 Action Plans with the provinces and territories.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Diving into the offices of secretaries of state Fuhr, Provost

  • Mary-Rose Brown is chief of staff to Secretary of State Stephen Fuhr, while Jean-Sébastien Bock is running Secretary of State Nathalie Provost's shop.
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 8, 2025
Secretary of State for Defence Procurement Stephen Fuhr, left, and Secretary of State for Nature Nathalie Provost currently have five staff each. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Sam Garcia

Diving into the offices of secretaries of state Fuhr, Provost

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 8, 2025
  • Mary-Rose Brown is chief of staff to Secretary of State Stephen Fuhr, while Jean-Sébastien Bock is running Secretary of State Nathalie Provost's shop.

Diving into the offices of secretaries of state Fuhr, Provost

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 8, 2025
  • Mary-Rose Brown is chief of staff to Secretary of State Stephen Fuhr, while Jean-Sébastien Bock is running Secretary of State Nathalie Provost's shop.
Secretary of State for Defence Procurement Stephen Fuhr, left, and Secretary of State for Nature Nathalie Provost currently have five staff each. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Sam Garcia

Fisheries Minister Thompson in market for new policy director, with 16 staff currently on board

  • The team includes Morgan McCullough as director of operations and aquaculture, policy adviser Jackson Coles, and director of communications Emily Heffernan.
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 3, 2025
Fisheries Minister Joanne Thompson will soon be in the market for a new director of policy, with Kurtis Layden set to exit the role this month. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Fisheries Minister Thompson in market for new policy director, with 16 staff currently on board

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 3, 2025
  • The team includes Morgan McCullough as director of operations and aquaculture, policy adviser Jackson Coles, and director of communications Emily Heffernan.

Fisheries Minister Thompson in market for new policy director, with 16 staff currently on board

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 3, 2025
  • The team includes Morgan McCullough as director of operations and aquaculture, policy adviser Jackson Coles, and director of communications Emily Heffernan.
Fisheries Minister Joanne Thompson will soon be in the market for a new director of policy, with Kurtis Layden set to exit the role this month. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘Sunshine is what is needed’: 2025 election, foreign interference issues on deck for PROC this fall

  • Conservative vice-chair Michael Cooper says he thinks the Longest Ballot Committee's efforts may also need to be explored by the House Affairs Committee.
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 3, 2025
MPs attend a post-election orientation session in the House of Commons Chamber on May 21. The Lower Chamber is set to return from summer recess on Sept. 15. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘Sunshine is what is needed’: 2025 election, foreign interference issues on deck for PROC this fall

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 3, 2025
  • Conservative vice-chair Michael Cooper says he thinks the Longest Ballot Committee's efforts may also need to be explored by the House Affairs Committee.

‘Sunshine is what is needed’: 2025 election, foreign interference issues on deck for PROC this fall

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 3, 2025
  • Conservative vice-chair Michael Cooper says he thinks the Longest Ballot Committee's efforts may also need to be explored by the House Affairs Committee.
MPs attend a post-election orientation session in the House of Commons Chamber on May 21. The Lower Chamber is set to return from summer recess on Sept. 15. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

A look at Jobs and Families Minister Hajdu’s 28-member team

  • Sebastian Clarke is director of policy to Minister Hajdu, supported by deputy directors Crystina Dundas and Ellen Galupo.
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 1, 2025
Jobs and Families Minister Patty Hajdu, centre, with Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, and Governor General Mary Simon at Rideau Hall for the cabinet swearing in on May 13. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

A look at Jobs and Families Minister Hajdu’s 28-member team

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 1, 2025
  • Sebastian Clarke is director of policy to Minister Hajdu, supported by deputy directors Crystina Dundas and Ellen Galupo.

A look at Jobs and Families Minister Hajdu’s 28-member team

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 1, 2025
  • Sebastian Clarke is director of policy to Minister Hajdu, supported by deputy directors Crystina Dundas and Ellen Galupo.
Jobs and Families Minister Patty Hajdu, centre, with Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, and Governor General Mary Simon at Rideau Hall for the cabinet swearing in on May 13. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

A dozen staffers accounted for so far on Treasury Board President Ali’s team

  • Matthieu Perrotin will be joining the team as director of issues management and deputy director of communications as of Sept. 3.
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 27, 2025
Treasury Board President Shafqat Ali will soon have a 12-member team in place. This includes two staff who previously worked in his MP constituency office. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

A dozen staffers accounted for so far on Treasury Board President Ali’s team

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 27, 2025
  • Matthieu Perrotin will be joining the team as director of issues management and deputy director of communications as of Sept. 3.

A dozen staffers accounted for so far on Treasury Board President Ali’s team

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 27, 2025
  • Matthieu Perrotin will be joining the team as director of issues management and deputy director of communications as of Sept. 3.
Treasury Board President Shafqat Ali will soon have a 12-member team in place. This includes two staff who previously worked in his MP constituency office. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘Putting people first’: new Veterans Minister McKnight readies for fall as advocates push for change

  • Veterans advocates and groups are urging for a new approach, and for action on long-standing calls for change to improve the lives of former
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 26, 2025
New Veterans Affairs and Associate Defence Minister Jill McKnight, centre, at Rideau Hall for her cabinet swearing in on May 13 alongside Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, and Governor General Mary Simon. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

‘Putting people first’: new Veterans Minister McKnight readies for fall as advocates push for change

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 26, 2025
  • Veterans advocates and groups are urging for a new approach, and for action on long-standing calls for change to improve the lives of former

‘Putting people first’: new Veterans Minister McKnight readies for fall as advocates push for change

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 26, 2025
  • Veterans advocates and groups are urging for a new approach, and for action on long-standing calls for change to improve the lives of former
New Veterans Affairs and Associate Defence Minister Jill McKnight, centre, at Rideau Hall for her cabinet swearing in on May 13 alongside Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, and Governor General Mary Simon. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Who’s who in Emergency Minister Olszewski’s shop

  • Dan Lussier is back in the political trenches as director of policy to the minister, supported by deputy director Tania Amghar.
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 25, 2025
Emergency Management and Community Resilience Minister Eleanor Olszewski speaks with reporters in the House of Commons foyer in the West Block on June 3. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Who’s who in Emergency Minister Olszewski’s shop

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 25, 2025
  • Dan Lussier is back in the political trenches as director of policy to the minister, supported by deputy director Tania Amghar.

Who’s who in Emergency Minister Olszewski’s shop

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 25, 2025
  • Dan Lussier is back in the political trenches as director of policy to the minister, supported by deputy director Tania Amghar.
Emergency Management and Community Resilience Minister Eleanor Olszewski speaks with reporters in the House of Commons foyer in the West Block on June 3. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Plugging into Energy Minister Hodgson’s team

  • The minister now has a 17-member staff contingent, which includes Carolyn Svonkin as director of communications and Bryn de Chastelain as director of operations.
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 20, 2025
Energy and Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson speaks with reporters in the West Block on June 13. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Plugging into Energy Minister Hodgson’s team

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 20, 2025
  • The minister now has a 17-member staff contingent, which includes Carolyn Svonkin as director of communications and Bryn de Chastelain as director of operations.

Plugging into Energy Minister Hodgson’s team

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 20, 2025
  • The minister now has a 17-member staff contingent, which includes Carolyn Svonkin as director of communications and Bryn de Chastelain as director of operations.
Energy and Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson speaks with reporters in the West Block on June 13. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Senate’s urban beekeeping project continues to buzz along 

  • Hill visitors have been able to buy a taste of the Senate of Canada’s honey since May.
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 20, 2025
Beekeepers tend the hives beside the Senate of Canada Building in downtown Ottawa. Photograph courtesy of Public Services and Procurement Canada

Senate’s urban beekeeping project continues to buzz along 

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 20, 2025
  • Hill visitors have been able to buy a taste of the Senate of Canada’s honey since May.

Senate’s urban beekeeping project continues to buzz along 

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 20, 2025
  • Hill visitors have been able to buy a taste of the Senate of Canada’s honey since May.
Beekeepers tend the hives beside the Senate of Canada Building in downtown Ottawa. Photograph courtesy of Public Services and Procurement Canada

A baker’s dozen of staff currently in place in Minister Gull-Masty’s office

  • The team so far includes director of Indigenous relations Kristen Moar, director of operations Chantal Tshimanga, and director of communications Jérémy Collard.
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 18, 2025
Indigenous Services Minister Mandy Gull-Masty has a 13-member staff team confirmed so far in her office. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

A baker’s dozen of staff currently in place in Minister Gull-Masty’s office

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 18, 2025
  • The team so far includes director of Indigenous relations Kristen Moar, director of operations Chantal Tshimanga, and director of communications Jérémy Collard.

A baker’s dozen of staff currently in place in Minister Gull-Masty’s office

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 18, 2025
  • The team so far includes director of Indigenous relations Kristen Moar, director of operations Chantal Tshimanga, and director of communications Jérémy Collard.
Indigenous Services Minister Mandy Gull-Masty has a 13-member staff team confirmed so far in her office. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

The house that Robertson built: a look at the minister’s team to date 

  • Mary-Liz Power is director of policy to Housing Minister Gregor Robertson, while Reeha Korpal leads work related to the minister's Pacific Economic Development Canada
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 13, 2025
Housing and Infrastructure Minister Gregor Robertson on his way into a Liberal caucus meeting in the West Block on June 11. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

The house that Robertson built: a look at the minister’s team to date 

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 13, 2025
  • Mary-Liz Power is director of policy to Housing Minister Gregor Robertson, while Reeha Korpal leads work related to the minister's Pacific Economic Development Canada

The house that Robertson built: a look at the minister’s team to date 

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 13, 2025
  • Mary-Liz Power is director of policy to Housing Minister Gregor Robertson, while Reeha Korpal leads work related to the minister's Pacific Economic Development Canada
Housing and Infrastructure Minister Gregor Robertson on his way into a Liberal caucus meeting in the West Block on June 11. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

A few familiar faces fill Minister Fraser’s justice office

  • Morgan MacDougall-Milne continues as director of litigation to the federal justice minister, while Keiran Gibbs has returned to the file as director of policy.
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 11, 2025
Sean Fraser
Sean Fraser
Justice Minister Sean Fraser currently has 19 political staffers at work in his office. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

A few familiar faces fill Minister Fraser’s justice office

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 11, 2025
  • Morgan MacDougall-Milne continues as director of litigation to the federal justice minister, while Keiran Gibbs has returned to the file as director of policy.

A few familiar faces fill Minister Fraser’s justice office

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 11, 2025
  • Morgan MacDougall-Milne continues as director of litigation to the federal justice minister, while Keiran Gibbs has returned to the file as director of policy.
Sean Fraser
Justice Minister Sean Fraser currently has 19 political staffers at work in his office. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

A roundup of Immigration Minister Diab’s team so far

  • Elizabeth Cheesbrough has been named deputy chief of staff and director of policy to the minister, while Lisa Cheskes reprises her role as director
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 4, 2025
Lena Metlege Diab
Lena Metlege Diab
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Minister Lena Metlege Diab arrives for a National Security Council meeting in the West Block in Ottawa on June 13. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

A roundup of Immigration Minister Diab’s team so far

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 4, 2025
  • Elizabeth Cheesbrough has been named deputy chief of staff and director of policy to the minister, while Lisa Cheskes reprises her role as director

A roundup of Immigration Minister Diab’s team so far

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 4, 2025
  • Elizabeth Cheesbrough has been named deputy chief of staff and director of policy to the minister, while Lisa Cheskes reprises her role as director
Lena Metlege Diab
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Minister Lena Metlege Diab arrives for a National Security Council meeting in the West Block in Ottawa on June 13. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

PSPC sparks backlash as it eyes shift to ‘lowest-bid’ approach to Hill freelance interpretation assignments

  • The International Association of Conference Interpreters Canada wants to see PSPC’s proposed changes put ‘on ice until we have an opportunity to talk and
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 29, 2025
Freelance interpreters, whose current contracts had been set to expire on June 30, have been offered six-month extensions as Public Services and Procurement Canada seeks to introduce a new Standing Offer. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

PSPC sparks backlash as it eyes shift to ‘lowest-bid’ approach to Hill freelance interpretation assignments

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 29, 2025
  • The International Association of Conference Interpreters Canada wants to see PSPC’s proposed changes put ‘on ice until we have an opportunity to talk and

PSPC sparks backlash as it eyes shift to ‘lowest-bid’ approach to Hill freelance interpretation assignments

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 29, 2025
  • The International Association of Conference Interpreters Canada wants to see PSPC’s proposed changes put ‘on ice until we have an opportunity to talk and
Freelance interpreters, whose current contracts had been set to expire on June 30, have been offered six-month extensions as Public Services and Procurement Canada seeks to introduce a new Standing Offer. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Checking up on Health Minister Michel’s current 17-member team

  • For one, Sandenga Yeba has been named deputy chief of staff and director of policy to the first-time minister.
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 28, 2025
Marjorie Michel
Marjorie Michel
Health Minister Marjorie Michel—a former Hill staffer herself—has 17 staff currently working in her ministerial office. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Checking up on Health Minister Michel’s current 17-member team

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 28, 2025
  • For one, Sandenga Yeba has been named deputy chief of staff and director of policy to the first-time minister.

Checking up on Health Minister Michel’s current 17-member team

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 28, 2025
  • For one, Sandenga Yeba has been named deputy chief of staff and director of policy to the first-time minister.
Marjorie Michel
Health Minister Marjorie Michel—a former Hill staffer herself—has 17 staff currently working in her ministerial office. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

A look at PM Mark Carney’s current senior PMO staff lineup

  • A slate of former cabinet chiefs of staff are now filling senior roles in Mark Carney’s office, including deputy directors of policy Shaili Patel
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 23, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney had a 15-member senior team in his office as of July 18. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

A look at PM Mark Carney’s current senior PMO staff lineup

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 23, 2025
  • A slate of former cabinet chiefs of staff are now filling senior roles in Mark Carney’s office, including deputy directors of policy Shaili Patel

A look at PM Mark Carney’s current senior PMO staff lineup

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 23, 2025
  • A slate of former cabinet chiefs of staff are now filling senior roles in Mark Carney’s office, including deputy directors of policy Shaili Patel
Prime Minister Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney had a 15-member senior team in his office as of July 18. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Senator Harder wants to legislate how the feds handle the notwithstanding clause—his colleagues have some concerns

  • Ontario Senator Peter Harder’s Bill S-218 follows a motion last Parliament that sought to foster reflection on use of the Charter of Rights and
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 23, 2025
The potential handling of federal legislation that invokes the notwithstanding clause is a question that 'deserves more than a conversation,' says Ontario Senator Peter Harder. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Senator Harder wants to legislate how the feds handle the notwithstanding clause—his colleagues have some concerns

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 23, 2025
  • Ontario Senator Peter Harder’s Bill S-218 follows a motion last Parliament that sought to foster reflection on use of the Charter of Rights and

Senator Harder wants to legislate how the feds handle the notwithstanding clause—his colleagues have some concerns

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 23, 2025
  • Ontario Senator Peter Harder’s Bill S-218 follows a motion last Parliament that sought to foster reflection on use of the Charter of Rights and
The potential handling of federal legislation that invokes the notwithstanding clause is a question that 'deserves more than a conversation,' says Ontario Senator Peter Harder. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
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Dan Arnold exits the PMO, new role of Indigenous outreach adviser added

  • The end of 2021 also brought the end of Dan Arnold’s six-year run as director of research and advertising in Prime Minister Justin Trudeau‘s office
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 7, 2022
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau pictured on his way to a press conference in the Sir John A. Macdonald Building in Ottawa on Jan. 5. His lead pollster of the last six years, Dan Arnold, recently left the PMO. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Dan Arnold exits the PMO, new role of Indigenous outreach adviser added

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 7, 2022
  • The end of 2021 also brought the end of Dan Arnold’s six-year run as director of research and advertising in Prime Minister Justin Trudeau‘s office

Dan Arnold exits the PMO, new role of Indigenous outreach adviser added

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 7, 2022
  • The end of 2021 also brought the end of Dan Arnold’s six-year run as director of research and advertising in Prime Minister Justin Trudeau‘s office
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau pictured on his way to a press conference in the Sir John A. Macdonald Building in Ottawa on Jan. 5. His lead pollster of the last six years, Dan Arnold, recently left the PMO. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Tourism and Associate Finance Minister Boissonnault names Lockington as chief of staff

  • Elliott Lockington has reached the top ranks of Parliament Hill’s staff pecking order, having been made chief of staff to new Tourism and Associate
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 6, 2022
Tourism and Associate Finance Minister Randy Boissonnault is pictured addressing media in the foyer outside the House of Commons Chamber in the West Block building on Dec. 1, 2021, after the House unanimously agreed to pass Bill C-3, which bans so-called conversion therapy. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Tourism and Associate Finance Minister Boissonnault names Lockington as chief of staff

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 6, 2022
  • Elliott Lockington has reached the top ranks of Parliament Hill’s staff pecking order, having been made chief of staff to new Tourism and Associate

Tourism and Associate Finance Minister Boissonnault names Lockington as chief of staff

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 6, 2022
  • Elliott Lockington has reached the top ranks of Parliament Hill’s staff pecking order, having been made chief of staff to new Tourism and Associate
Tourism and Associate Finance Minister Randy Boissonnault is pictured addressing media in the foyer outside the House of Commons Chamber in the West Block building on Dec. 1, 2021, after the House unanimously agreed to pass Bill C-3, which bans so-called conversion therapy. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

A look at Housing Minister Hussen’s team, led by chief Hursh Jaswal

  • Now Housing and Diversity and Inclusion Minister Ahmed Hussen has brought Hursh Jaswal to his new office as chief of staff. Jaswal has been
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 3, 2022
Housing and Diversity and Inclusion Minister Ahmed Hussen, pictured during a press conference in the Sir John A. Macdonald building on Oct. 27, 2020, while minister of families, children, and social development. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

A look at Housing Minister Hussen’s team, led by chief Hursh Jaswal

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 3, 2022
  • Now Housing and Diversity and Inclusion Minister Ahmed Hussen has brought Hursh Jaswal to his new office as chief of staff. Jaswal has been

A look at Housing Minister Hussen’s team, led by chief Hursh Jaswal

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 3, 2022
  • Now Housing and Diversity and Inclusion Minister Ahmed Hussen has brought Hursh Jaswal to his new office as chief of staff. Jaswal has been
Housing and Diversity and Inclusion Minister Ahmed Hussen, pictured during a press conference in the Sir John A. Macdonald building on Oct. 27, 2020, while minister of families, children, and social development. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Matheson takes charge of Minister Rodriguez’s heritage team

  • Once again in the heritage portfolio, Minister Pablo Rodriguez, who also continues as the government’s Quebec Lieutenant, has brought over his policy director from
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 28, 2021
Heritage Minister and Quebec Lieutenant Pablo Rodriguez, pictured arriving for a Liberal cabinet meeting in the West Block on Nov. 23. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Matheson takes charge of Minister Rodriguez’s heritage team

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 28, 2021
  • Once again in the heritage portfolio, Minister Pablo Rodriguez, who also continues as the government’s Quebec Lieutenant, has brought over his policy director from

Matheson takes charge of Minister Rodriguez’s heritage team

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 28, 2021
  • Once again in the heritage portfolio, Minister Pablo Rodriguez, who also continues as the government’s Quebec Lieutenant, has brought over his policy director from
Heritage Minister and Quebec Lieutenant Pablo Rodriguez, pictured arriving for a Liberal cabinet meeting in the West Block on Nov. 23. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Diving in to Transport Minister Omar Alghabra’s team

  • Transport Minister Omar Alghabra has a 16-member ministerial staff team confirmed so far, most of whom worked for the minister during the last Parliament,
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 27, 2021
Transport Minister Omar Alghabra is pictured being scrummed by media outside the West Block building on Dec. 2. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Diving in to Transport Minister Omar Alghabra’s team

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 27, 2021
  • Transport Minister Omar Alghabra has a 16-member ministerial staff team confirmed so far, most of whom worked for the minister during the last Parliament,

Diving in to Transport Minister Omar Alghabra’s team

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 27, 2021
  • Transport Minister Omar Alghabra has a 16-member ministerial staff team confirmed so far, most of whom worked for the minister during the last Parliament,
Transport Minister Omar Alghabra is pictured being scrummed by media outside the West Block building on Dec. 2. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Stevie O’Brien stays on as chief to new PSPC Minister Tassi

  • Public Services and Procurement Minister Filomena Tassi is keeping Stevie O’Brien on as chief of staff in her new portfolio. O’Brien has been chief
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 22, 2021
Public Services and Procurement Minister Filomena Tassi is pictured arriving at 111 Sussex Dr., for a Liberal cabinet meeting on Oct. 27. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Stevie O’Brien stays on as chief to new PSPC Minister Tassi

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 22, 2021
  • Public Services and Procurement Minister Filomena Tassi is keeping Stevie O’Brien on as chief of staff in her new portfolio. O’Brien has been chief

Stevie O’Brien stays on as chief to new PSPC Minister Tassi

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 22, 2021
  • Public Services and Procurement Minister Filomena Tassi is keeping Stevie O’Brien on as chief of staff in her new portfolio. O’Brien has been chief
Public Services and Procurement Minister Filomena Tassi is pictured arriving at 111 Sussex Dr., for a Liberal cabinet meeting on Oct. 27. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Minister Petitpas Taylor scoops up experienced chief Guy Gallant to head official languages office

  • After a year in the private sector, Guy Gallant is back on the Hill as chief of staff to Official Languages Minister Ginette Petitpas
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 20, 2021
Official Languages and Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor is pictured leaving a cabinet meeting at 111 Sussex Dr., on Oct. 27. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Minister Petitpas Taylor scoops up experienced chief Guy Gallant to head official languages office

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 20, 2021
  • After a year in the private sector, Guy Gallant is back on the Hill as chief of staff to Official Languages Minister Ginette Petitpas

Minister Petitpas Taylor scoops up experienced chief Guy Gallant to head official languages office

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 20, 2021
  • After a year in the private sector, Guy Gallant is back on the Hill as chief of staff to Official Languages Minister Ginette Petitpas
Official Languages and Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor is pictured leaving a cabinet meeting at 111 Sussex Dr., on Oct. 27. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Minister Miller builds his Crown-Indigenous relations team, with Kettler promoted to deputy chief of staff

  • Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Marc Miller now has much of his ministerial office in place, promoting a number of staff to fill senior roles, including
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 16, 2021
Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Marc Miller, pictured speaking to media after a Liberal cabinet meeting on Nov. 16, has a familiar staff team in his new ministerial office. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Minister Miller builds his Crown-Indigenous relations team, with Kettler promoted to deputy chief of staff

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 16, 2021
  • Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Marc Miller now has much of his ministerial office in place, promoting a number of staff to fill senior roles, including

Minister Miller builds his Crown-Indigenous relations team, with Kettler promoted to deputy chief of staff

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 16, 2021
  • Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Marc Miller now has much of his ministerial office in place, promoting a number of staff to fill senior roles, including
Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Marc Miller, pictured speaking to media after a Liberal cabinet meeting on Nov. 16, has a familiar staff team in his new ministerial office. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Most of Bennett’s staffers follow her to new mental health and addictions cabinet post, including her chief of staff Sarah Welch

  • After moving into a brand new portfolio, Mental Health and Addictions Minister Carolyn Bennett has opted to keep much of her old ministerial team,
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 15, 2021
Mental Health and Addictions Minister Carolyn Bennett is pictured with her communications director, Zachary Caldwell, on her way into a Liberal caucus meeting in the West Block on Dec. 14. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Most of Bennett’s staffers follow her to new mental health and addictions cabinet post, including her chief of staff Sarah Welch

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 15, 2021
  • After moving into a brand new portfolio, Mental Health and Addictions Minister Carolyn Bennett has opted to keep much of her old ministerial team,

Most of Bennett’s staffers follow her to new mental health and addictions cabinet post, including her chief of staff Sarah Welch

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 15, 2021
  • After moving into a brand new portfolio, Mental Health and Addictions Minister Carolyn Bennett has opted to keep much of her old ministerial team,
Mental Health and Addictions Minister Carolyn Bennett is pictured with her communications director, Zachary Caldwell, on her way into a Liberal caucus meeting in the West Block on Dec. 14. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

BOIE gives House green light to hire eight new committee support staff

  • With a new standing committee in the mix this Parliament, and committee activity otherwise on the rise year over year, House administration has the
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 15, 2021
Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland is pictured greeting Bloc MP Gabriel Ste-Marie ahead of a House Finance Committee meeting in the West Block on Dec. 9, attended by MPs both in person and by videoconference. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

BOIE gives House green light to hire eight new committee support staff

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 15, 2021
  • With a new standing committee in the mix this Parliament, and committee activity otherwise on the rise year over year, House administration has the

BOIE gives House green light to hire eight new committee support staff

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 15, 2021
  • With a new standing committee in the mix this Parliament, and committee activity otherwise on the rise year over year, House administration has the
Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland is pictured greeting Bloc MP Gabriel Ste-Marie ahead of a House Finance Committee meeting in the West Block on Dec. 9, attended by MPs both in person and by videoconference. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Leslie Church now leading Deputy PM Freeland’s office

  • Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland has promoted her director of policy from the last Parliament, Leslie Church, to take over as
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 13, 2021
Deputy PM and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland is pictured arriving at the House Finance Committee on Dec. 9 to answer questions about Bill C-2, which would extend a number of COVID-related subsidies and introduce a worker lockdown benefit, among other things. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Leslie Church now leading Deputy PM Freeland’s office

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 13, 2021
  • Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland has promoted her director of policy from the last Parliament, Leslie Church, to take over as

Leslie Church now leading Deputy PM Freeland’s office

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 13, 2021
  • Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland has promoted her director of policy from the last Parliament, Leslie Church, to take over as
Deputy PM and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland is pictured arriving at the House Finance Committee on Dec. 9 to answer questions about Bill C-2, which would extend a number of COVID-related subsidies and introduce a worker lockdown benefit, among other things. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Indigenous Services Minister Hajdu lines up senior team

  • Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu has cleared some key staffing decisions off her desk after naming a slate of directors and promoting Katharine Heus
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 9, 2021
Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu, pictured arriving at 111 Sussex Dr., for a cabinet meeting on Oct. 27 alongside her acting chief of staff and operations director Olivier Cullen. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Indigenous Services Minister Hajdu lines up senior team

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 9, 2021
  • Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu has cleared some key staffing decisions off her desk after naming a slate of directors and promoting Katharine Heus

Indigenous Services Minister Hajdu lines up senior team

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 9, 2021
  • Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu has cleared some key staffing decisions off her desk after naming a slate of directors and promoting Katharine Heus
Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu, pictured arriving at 111 Sussex Dr., for a cabinet meeting on Oct. 27 alongside her acting chief of staff and operations director Olivier Cullen. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Red Chamber’s budget set to jump 5.4 per cent in 2022-23

  • Assuming a return to normal operations, the Senate of Canada’s budget will jump 5.4 per cent, or almost $6.3-million, to reach $121.8-million for 2022-23,
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 8, 2021
The interim Senate Chamber located in the Senate of Canada Building at 2 Rideau St., is pictured in April 2019. The Senate is set to have a total budget of $121,821,702 for 2022-23. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Red Chamber’s budget set to jump 5.4 per cent in 2022-23

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 8, 2021
  • Assuming a return to normal operations, the Senate of Canada’s budget will jump 5.4 per cent, or almost $6.3-million, to reach $121.8-million for 2022-23,

Red Chamber’s budget set to jump 5.4 per cent in 2022-23

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 8, 2021
  • Assuming a return to normal operations, the Senate of Canada’s budget will jump 5.4 per cent, or almost $6.3-million, to reach $121.8-million for 2022-23,
The interim Senate Chamber located in the Senate of Canada Building at 2 Rideau St., is pictured in April 2019. The Senate is set to have a total budget of $121,821,702 for 2022-23. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Environment Minister Guilbeault finds new chief of staff

  • Environment and Climate Change Minister Steven Guilbeault has settled on a chief of staff, with former PMO senior policy adviser Dominic Cormier having officially
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 6, 2021
Environment and Climate Change Minister Steven Guilbeault, pictured in November 2020, has scooped up Dominic Cormier from the PMO to serve as his chief of staff. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Environment Minister Guilbeault finds new chief of staff

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 6, 2021
  • Environment and Climate Change Minister Steven Guilbeault has settled on a chief of staff, with former PMO senior policy adviser Dominic Cormier having officially

Environment Minister Guilbeault finds new chief of staff

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 6, 2021
  • Environment and Climate Change Minister Steven Guilbeault has settled on a chief of staff, with former PMO senior policy adviser Dominic Cormier having officially
Environment and Climate Change Minister Steven Guilbeault, pictured in November 2020, has scooped up Dominic Cormier from the PMO to serve as his chief of staff. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

International Development Minister Sajjan taps Ashley Wright to lead his new office

  • Ashley Wright has joined the chief of staff ranks on Parliament Hill, having been tapped to lead new International Development Minister Harjit Sajjan’s office.
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 2, 2021
International Development Minister Harjit Sajjan, pictured arriving at 111 Sussex Dr., for a cabinet meeting on Oct. 27, has named Ashley Wright as his new chief of staff. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

International Development Minister Sajjan taps Ashley Wright to lead his new office

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 2, 2021
  • Ashley Wright has joined the chief of staff ranks on Parliament Hill, having been tapped to lead new International Development Minister Harjit Sajjan’s office.

International Development Minister Sajjan taps Ashley Wright to lead his new office

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 2, 2021
  • Ashley Wright has joined the chief of staff ranks on Parliament Hill, having been tapped to lead new International Development Minister Harjit Sajjan’s office.
International Development Minister Harjit Sajjan, pictured arriving at 111 Sussex Dr., for a cabinet meeting on Oct. 27, has named Ashley Wright as his new chief of staff. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘We’re still here’: MP Idlout on bringing Inuktitut to the House

  • This year’s Throne Speech marked the first time a Governor General has substantially addressed Parliament in a language other than French or English, and
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 1, 2021
NDP MP Lori Idlout, pictured outside the House of Commons Chamber in the West Block building on Nov. 25. Along with speaking Inuktitut in her riding and in the House, Ms. Idlout requested that the sign for her MP office in the Justice Building in Ottawa include English, French, and Inuktitut, and has asked that her name also be shown in syllabics, both on ParlVu and in Hansard, when she rises to speak in the House. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘We’re still here’: MP Idlout on bringing Inuktitut to the House

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 1, 2021
  • This year’s Throne Speech marked the first time a Governor General has substantially addressed Parliament in a language other than French or English, and

‘We’re still here’: MP Idlout on bringing Inuktitut to the House

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 1, 2021
  • This year’s Throne Speech marked the first time a Governor General has substantially addressed Parliament in a language other than French or English, and
NDP MP Lori Idlout, pictured outside the House of Commons Chamber in the West Block building on Nov. 25. Along with speaking Inuktitut in her riding and in the House, Ms. Idlout requested that the sign for her MP office in the Justice Building in Ottawa include English, French, and Inuktitut, and has asked that her name also be shown in syllabics, both on ParlVu and in Hansard, when she rises to speak in the House. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Labour Minister O’Regan sets his senior staff lineup

  • Labour Minister Seamus O’Regan is settling into his new portfolio, and has lined up a good chunk of his office so far, with his
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 29, 2021
Labour Minister Seamus O'Regan greets fellow Newfoundland and Labrador Liberal MP Churence Rogers outside the West Block on Nov. 22. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Labour Minister O’Regan sets his senior staff lineup

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 29, 2021
  • Labour Minister Seamus O’Regan is settling into his new portfolio, and has lined up a good chunk of his office so far, with his

Labour Minister O’Regan sets his senior staff lineup

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 29, 2021
  • Labour Minister Seamus O’Regan is settling into his new portfolio, and has lined up a good chunk of his office so far, with his
Labour Minister Seamus O'Regan greets fellow Newfoundland and Labrador Liberal MP Churence Rogers outside the West Block on Nov. 22. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Former environment staffers dominate Natural Resources Minister Wilkinson’s team

  • Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson has made much headway in firming up his new ministerial team, recently naming two policy directors—one focused on clean
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 25, 2021
Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson, right, is pictured with James Hutchingame, left, who's been confirmed as a parliamentary and regional adviser in his ministerial office, and Ian Cameron, who's been promoted to director of communications on Oct. 27 after a cabinet meeting at 111 Sussex Dr. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Former environment staffers dominate Natural Resources Minister Wilkinson’s team

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 25, 2021
  • Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson has made much headway in firming up his new ministerial team, recently naming two policy directors—one focused on clean

Former environment staffers dominate Natural Resources Minister Wilkinson’s team

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 25, 2021
  • Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson has made much headway in firming up his new ministerial team, recently naming two policy directors—one focused on clean
Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson, right, is pictured with James Hutchingame, left, who's been confirmed as a parliamentary and regional adviser in his ministerial office, and Ian Cameron, who's been promoted to director of communications on Oct. 27 after a cabinet meeting at 111 Sussex Dr. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Health Minister Duclos names chief of staff, policy head 

  • Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos scooped up experienced staffer Jamie Kippen to serve as his new chief of staff. Mr. Kippen was most recently busy
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 24, 2021
Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos, pictured with Mental Health and Additions Minister Carolyn Bennett, Housing and Diversity and Youth Minister Ahmad Hussen, and Intergovernmental Affairs and Infrastructure Minister Dominic LeBlanc during a post-swearing in press conference on Oct. 26. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Health Minister Duclos names chief of staff, policy head 

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 24, 2021
  • Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos scooped up experienced staffer Jamie Kippen to serve as his new chief of staff. Mr. Kippen was most recently busy

Health Minister Duclos names chief of staff, policy head 

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 24, 2021
  • Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos scooped up experienced staffer Jamie Kippen to serve as his new chief of staff. Mr. Kippen was most recently busy
Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos, pictured with Mental Health and Additions Minister Carolyn Bennett, Housing and Diversity and Youth Minister Ahmad Hussen, and Intergovernmental Affairs and Infrastructure Minister Dominic LeBlanc during a post-swearing in press conference on Oct. 26. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

House committees set to be whipped up as MPs settle in

  • Government House Leader Mark Holland kicked off the new Parliament by setting out a list of bills the Liberals want to see passed in
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 23, 2021
MPs, including New Brunswick Conservative John Williamson, donning a purple scarf, are pictured arriving at the West Block for the first day of the new Parliament on Nov. 22. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

House committees set to be whipped up as MPs settle in

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 23, 2021
  • Government House Leader Mark Holland kicked off the new Parliament by setting out a list of bills the Liberals want to see passed in

House committees set to be whipped up as MPs settle in

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 23, 2021
  • Government House Leader Mark Holland kicked off the new Parliament by setting out a list of bills the Liberals want to see passed in
MPs, including New Brunswick Conservative John Williamson, donning a purple scarf, are pictured arriving at the West Block for the first day of the new Parliament on Nov. 22. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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