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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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Who’s who among senior political staff confirmed so far

  • From government to opposition, staff have been hard at work behind the scenes to get ready for the start of the new Parliament, and
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 22, 2021
Ready for the new Parliament? Liberal Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole, Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet, and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Sam Garcia

Who’s who among senior political staff confirmed so far

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 22, 2021
  • From government to opposition, staff have been hard at work behind the scenes to get ready for the start of the new Parliament, and

Who’s who among senior political staff confirmed so far

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 22, 2021
  • From government to opposition, staff have been hard at work behind the scenes to get ready for the start of the new Parliament, and
Ready for the new Parliament? Liberal Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole, Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet, and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Sam Garcia

Peace Tower bells soon to fall silent as Centre Block reno reaches high-heritage spaces

  • Demolition and abatement work inside the Centre Block building has passed the halfway mark and reached the building’s high-heritage spaces, with the Peace Tower’s
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 17, 2021
The Centre Block building, as pictured on Nov. 2. Two cranes erected on either side of the building are being used as part of excavation, demolition, abatement, and masonry restoration work, which includes removal of damaged stones, with roughly one-third of the 400,000 stones that make up the building's exterior expected to be removed and replaced. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Peace Tower bells soon to fall silent as Centre Block reno reaches high-heritage spaces

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 17, 2021
  • Demolition and abatement work inside the Centre Block building has passed the halfway mark and reached the building’s high-heritage spaces, with the Peace Tower’s

Peace Tower bells soon to fall silent as Centre Block reno reaches high-heritage spaces

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 17, 2021
  • Demolition and abatement work inside the Centre Block building has passed the halfway mark and reached the building’s high-heritage spaces, with the Peace Tower’s
The Centre Block building, as pictured on Nov. 2. Two cranes erected on either side of the building are being used as part of excavation, demolition, abatement, and masonry restoration work, which includes removal of damaged stones, with roughly one-third of the 400,000 stones that make up the building's exterior expected to be removed and replaced. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Ticket to inside: passes prepped as Hill vaccine mandate draws close

  • Hill passes are set to play a key role as advance efforts get underway by the House of Commons and Senate to confirm the
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 16, 2021
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is pictured on his way into the West Block building on Nov. 10. As of Nov. 22, anyone looking to access House of Commons and Senate premises will have to be fully vaccinated, with work already underway to confirm the vaccination status of Hill pass holders. The Hill Times photograph Andrew Meade

Ticket to inside: passes prepped as Hill vaccine mandate draws close

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 16, 2021
  • Hill passes are set to play a key role as advance efforts get underway by the House of Commons and Senate to confirm the

Ticket to inside: passes prepped as Hill vaccine mandate draws close

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 16, 2021
  • Hill passes are set to play a key role as advance efforts get underway by the House of Commons and Senate to confirm the
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is pictured on his way into the West Block building on Nov. 10. As of Nov. 22, anyone looking to access House of Commons and Senate premises will have to be fully vaccinated, with work already underway to confirm the vaccination status of Hill pass holders. The Hill Times photograph Andrew Meade

Crown-Indigenous Minister Miller brings old chief of staff to new role

  • Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Marc Miller has locked in Mike Burton as chief of staff for his new ministerial office. Mr. Burton previously ran Mr.
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 15, 2021
Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Marc Miller, pictured speaking to media after being sworn into his new cabinet role on Oct. 26. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Crown-Indigenous Minister Miller brings old chief of staff to new role

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 15, 2021
  • Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Marc Miller has locked in Mike Burton as chief of staff for his new ministerial office. Mr. Burton previously ran Mr.

Crown-Indigenous Minister Miller brings old chief of staff to new role

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 15, 2021
  • Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Marc Miller has locked in Mike Burton as chief of staff for his new ministerial office. Mr. Burton previously ran Mr.
Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Marc Miller, pictured speaking to media after being sworn into his new cabinet role on Oct. 26. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Ministers Qualtrough, MacAulay confirm chief of staff picks

  • Employment, Workforce Development, and Disability Inclusion Minister Carla Qualtrough and Veterans Affairs and Associate Defence Minister Lawrence MacAulay have locked in their chiefs of
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 10, 2021
Employment, Workforce Development, and Disability Inclusion Minister Carla Qualtrough and Veterans Affairs Minister Lawrence MacAulay are both keeping their chiefs of staff. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Ministers Qualtrough, MacAulay confirm chief of staff picks

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 10, 2021
  • Employment, Workforce Development, and Disability Inclusion Minister Carla Qualtrough and Veterans Affairs and Associate Defence Minister Lawrence MacAulay have locked in their chiefs of

Ministers Qualtrough, MacAulay confirm chief of staff picks

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 10, 2021
  • Employment, Workforce Development, and Disability Inclusion Minister Carla Qualtrough and Veterans Affairs and Associate Defence Minister Lawrence MacAulay have locked in their chiefs of
Employment, Workforce Development, and Disability Inclusion Minister Carla Qualtrough and Veterans Affairs Minister Lawrence MacAulay are both keeping their chiefs of staff. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

LeMay nominated for prestigious Global Pluralism Award

  • Rose LeMay, CEO of the Indigenous Reconciliation Group and a regular columnist for The Hill Times, has been nominated among 10 finalists for the
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 10, 2021
Rose LeMay, CEO of the Indigenous Reconciliation Group, was nominated for the Global Pluralism Award on Nov. 8 along with nine other individuals and organizations around the world. The three winners will be announced in February 2022. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

LeMay nominated for prestigious Global Pluralism Award

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 10, 2021
  • Rose LeMay, CEO of the Indigenous Reconciliation Group and a regular columnist for The Hill Times, has been nominated among 10 finalists for the

LeMay nominated for prestigious Global Pluralism Award

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 10, 2021
  • Rose LeMay, CEO of the Indigenous Reconciliation Group and a regular columnist for The Hill Times, has been nominated among 10 finalists for the
Rose LeMay, CEO of the Indigenous Reconciliation Group, was nominated for the Global Pluralism Award on Nov. 8 along with nine other individuals and organizations around the world. The three winners will be announced in February 2022. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘We’re at the crossroads’: MPs, experts hail timely creation of new mental health and addictions minister

  • With continued, concurrent public health emergencies—the COVID-19 pandemic and opioid crisis—Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s decision to appoint a new minister for mental health and
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 10, 2021
New Mental Health and Addictions Minister Carolyn Bennett, who also holds the title of associate health minister, is pictured speaking with media after her cabinet swearing in on Oct. 26. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘We’re at the crossroads’: MPs, experts hail timely creation of new mental health and addictions minister

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 10, 2021
  • With continued, concurrent public health emergencies—the COVID-19 pandemic and opioid crisis—Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s decision to appoint a new minister for mental health and

‘We’re at the crossroads’: MPs, experts hail timely creation of new mental health and addictions minister

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 10, 2021
  • With continued, concurrent public health emergencies—the COVID-19 pandemic and opioid crisis—Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s decision to appoint a new minister for mental health and
New Mental Health and Addictions Minister Carolyn Bennett, who also holds the title of associate health minister, is pictured speaking with media after her cabinet swearing in on Oct. 26. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

International Trade Minister Ng locks in senior staff team

  • International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business, and Economic Development Minister Mary Ng recently confirmed her senior staff team, with all directors in her office—all
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 8, 2021
International Trade Minister Mary Ng, pictured during a press conference in November 2020, is making headway in getting her office up and running post election. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

International Trade Minister Ng locks in senior staff team

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 8, 2021
  • International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business, and Economic Development Minister Mary Ng recently confirmed her senior staff team, with all directors in her office—all

International Trade Minister Ng locks in senior staff team

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 8, 2021
  • International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business, and Economic Development Minister Mary Ng recently confirmed her senior staff team, with all directors in her office—all
International Trade Minister Mary Ng, pictured during a press conference in November 2020, is making headway in getting her office up and running post election. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

House of Anansi to publish unauthorized biography on Chrystia Freeland in 2023

  • House of Anansi Press will be publishing an unauthorized biography in 2023 on Chrystia Freeland, Chrystia: From Peace River to Parliament Hill, by Catherine Tsalikis.
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 8, 2021
Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, pictured on Oct. 27, 2021, in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

House of Anansi to publish unauthorized biography on Chrystia Freeland in 2023

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 8, 2021
  • House of Anansi Press will be publishing an unauthorized biography in 2023 on Chrystia Freeland, Chrystia: From Peace River to Parliament Hill, by Catherine Tsalikis.

House of Anansi to publish unauthorized biography on Chrystia Freeland in 2023

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 8, 2021
  • House of Anansi Press will be publishing an unauthorized biography in 2023 on Chrystia Freeland, Chrystia: From Peace River to Parliament Hill, by Catherine Tsalikis.
Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, pictured on Oct. 27, 2021, in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Claire Seaborn named chief of staff to Natural Resources Minister Wilkinson

  • New Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson is making headway in getting his office into shape, and recently hired Claire Seaborn to serve as his chief
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 4, 2021
Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson is pictured leaving a cabinet meeting at 111 Sussex Dr., on Oct. 27 alongside James Hutchingame, left, his executive assistant from his turn as environment minister, and Ian Cameron, a senior communications adviser to the natural resources minister pre-shuffle. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Claire Seaborn named chief of staff to Natural Resources Minister Wilkinson

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 4, 2021
  • New Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson is making headway in getting his office into shape, and recently hired Claire Seaborn to serve as his chief

Claire Seaborn named chief of staff to Natural Resources Minister Wilkinson

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 4, 2021
  • New Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson is making headway in getting his office into shape, and recently hired Claire Seaborn to serve as his chief
Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson is pictured leaving a cabinet meeting at 111 Sussex Dr., on Oct. 27 alongside James Hutchingame, left, his executive assistant from his turn as environment minister, and Ian Cameron, a senior communications adviser to the natural resources minister pre-shuffle. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Chiefs of staff on the move: will they stay or will they go?

  • It’s a busy time on Parliament Hill, as ministers work to settle their political staff teams after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his new
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 3, 2021
Clockwise from top left: Returning ministers Diane Lebouthillier, David Lametti, Marie-Claude Bibeau, Omar Alghabra, Mary Ng, and Pablo Rodriguez have all confirmed their chiefs of staff. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Chiefs of staff on the move: will they stay or will they go?

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 3, 2021
  • It’s a busy time on Parliament Hill, as ministers work to settle their political staff teams after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his new

Chiefs of staff on the move: will they stay or will they go?

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 3, 2021
  • It’s a busy time on Parliament Hill, as ministers work to settle their political staff teams after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his new
Clockwise from top left: Returning ministers Diane Lebouthillier, David Lametti, Marie-Claude Bibeau, Omar Alghabra, Mary Ng, and Pablo Rodriguez have all confirmed their chiefs of staff. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Process to redraw Canada’s federal electoral map gets underway with commissioners soon to be named

  • The decennial process to edit Canada’s federal electoral map is getting underway, with members of the 10 provincial commissions that will lead it to
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 1, 2021
Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole is pictured in the House of Commons in April 2020; the Lower Chamber could see its seat count jump by four in the electoral boundary redistribution process that's getting underway. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Process to redraw Canada’s federal electoral map gets underway with commissioners soon to be named

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 1, 2021
  • The decennial process to edit Canada’s federal electoral map is getting underway, with members of the 10 provincial commissions that will lead it to

Process to redraw Canada’s federal electoral map gets underway with commissioners soon to be named

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 1, 2021
  • The decennial process to edit Canada’s federal electoral map is getting underway, with members of the 10 provincial commissions that will lead it to
Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole is pictured in the House of Commons in April 2020; the Lower Chamber could see its seat count jump by four in the electoral boundary redistribution process that's getting underway. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Hill Climbers: O’Toole’s OLO sees some staff changes, promotions post-election

  • Change is in the air on Parliament Hill, and while many members of Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole’s office are resuming their posts, Hill Climbers
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 28, 2021
Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole, pictured in Ottawa for a post-election Conservative caucus meeting on Oct. 5. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Hill Climbers: O’Toole’s OLO sees some staff changes, promotions post-election

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 28, 2021
  • Change is in the air on Parliament Hill, and while many members of Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole’s office are resuming their posts, Hill Climbers

Hill Climbers: O’Toole’s OLO sees some staff changes, promotions post-election

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 28, 2021
  • Change is in the air on Parliament Hill, and while many members of Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole’s office are resuming their posts, Hill Climbers
Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole, pictured in Ottawa for a post-election Conservative caucus meeting on Oct. 5. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Hill Climbers: Howard staying on as chief of staff to NDP’s Singh, comms team confirmed

  • Offices across the Hill are being set up and rejigged post-election, and while the NDP is still settling its central staff team, Hill Climbers
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 27, 2021
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh is pictured during a press conference in Ottawa on Oct. 27. Jennifer Howard, top right, is staying on as his chief of staff, while Mélanie Richer, bottom right, remains director of communications. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade and photographs courtesy of Facebook and LinkedIn

Hill Climbers: Howard staying on as chief of staff to NDP’s Singh, comms team confirmed

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 27, 2021
  • Offices across the Hill are being set up and rejigged post-election, and while the NDP is still settling its central staff team, Hill Climbers

Hill Climbers: Howard staying on as chief of staff to NDP’s Singh, comms team confirmed

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 27, 2021
  • Offices across the Hill are being set up and rejigged post-election, and while the NDP is still settling its central staff team, Hill Climbers
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh is pictured during a press conference in Ottawa on Oct. 27. Jennifer Howard, top right, is staying on as his chief of staff, while Mélanie Richer, bottom right, remains director of communications. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade and photographs courtesy of Facebook and LinkedIn

PPS likely to have eyes on Hill vaccine mandate, with Senate leaders soon to meet

  • The Parliamentary Protective Service will likely be tasked with checking for proof of vaccination as part of the House of Commons’ new mandate, according
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 27, 2021
Liberal Mary Ng and a staffer are pictured on their way to an entrance to the West Block building, where protection officers are posted at the doors, on Oct. 21, 2020. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

PPS likely to have eyes on Hill vaccine mandate, with Senate leaders soon to meet

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 27, 2021
  • The Parliamentary Protective Service will likely be tasked with checking for proof of vaccination as part of the House of Commons’ new mandate, according

PPS likely to have eyes on Hill vaccine mandate, with Senate leaders soon to meet

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 27, 2021
  • The Parliamentary Protective Service will likely be tasked with checking for proof of vaccination as part of the House of Commons’ new mandate, according
Liberal Mary Ng and a staffer are pictured on their way to an entrance to the West Block building, where protection officers are posted at the doors, on Oct. 21, 2020. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Recount rollercoaster: winning and losing in one go, candidates get the ‘full campaign experience’

  • The Sept. 20 general election allowed Bloc Québécois candidate Patrick O’Hara to feel the full range of emotions, from the thrill of victory to
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 20, 2021
A federal recount in Châteauguay-Lacolle, Que., saw the first such seat flip since 2008, with Liberal incumbent Brenda Shanahan, left, ultimately besting Bloc candidate Patrick O'Hara by just 12 votes. The Hill Times file photograph and photograph courtesy of Facebook

Recount rollercoaster: winning and losing in one go, candidates get the ‘full campaign experience’

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 20, 2021
  • The Sept. 20 general election allowed Bloc Québécois candidate Patrick O’Hara to feel the full range of emotions, from the thrill of victory to

Recount rollercoaster: winning and losing in one go, candidates get the ‘full campaign experience’

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 20, 2021
  • The Sept. 20 general election allowed Bloc Québécois candidate Patrick O’Hara to feel the full range of emotions, from the thrill of victory to
A federal recount in Châteauguay-Lacolle, Que., saw the first such seat flip since 2008, with Liberal incumbent Brenda Shanahan, left, ultimately besting Bloc candidate Patrick O'Hara by just 12 votes. The Hill Times file photograph and photograph courtesy of Facebook

No wetsuits allowed: McKenna celebrates 50th with a splash as she looks to post-Hill life

  • What better way for an avid swimmer to mark a milestone birthday during a pandemic than swimming the five Great Lakes, and the Atlantic,
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 18, 2021
Outgoing Liberal minister Catherine McKenna, pictured at New Brunswick's Minas Basin, where she took a dip as part of a swim challenge to celebrate her 50th birthday and raise money for the non-profit Swim Drink Fish. Photograph courtesy of Twitter

No wetsuits allowed: McKenna celebrates 50th with a splash as she looks to post-Hill life

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 18, 2021
  • What better way for an avid swimmer to mark a milestone birthday during a pandemic than swimming the five Great Lakes, and the Atlantic,

No wetsuits allowed: McKenna celebrates 50th with a splash as she looks to post-Hill life

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 18, 2021
  • What better way for an avid swimmer to mark a milestone birthday during a pandemic than swimming the five Great Lakes, and the Atlantic,
Outgoing Liberal minister Catherine McKenna, pictured at New Brunswick's Minas Basin, where she took a dip as part of a swim challenge to celebrate her 50th birthday and raise money for the non-profit Swim Drink Fish. Photograph courtesy of Twitter

Facing economic ‘headwinds,’ Senators look to spark Canadian offensive

  • With post-COVID recovery, a shift to net-zero emissions, an aging population, and the onset of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, Canada is at a pivotal
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 11, 2021
Six of the 12 members of the Senate Prosperity Action Group. Clockwise from top left, they are: Ontario Senator Peter Harder, N.L. Senator Elizabeth Marshall, P.E.I. Senator Percy Downe, New Brunswick Senator Pierrette Ringuette, Quebec Senator Paul Massicotte, and Ontario Senator Peter Boehm. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Ulle Baum

Facing economic ‘headwinds,’ Senators look to spark Canadian offensive

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 11, 2021
  • With post-COVID recovery, a shift to net-zero emissions, an aging population, and the onset of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, Canada is at a pivotal

Facing economic ‘headwinds,’ Senators look to spark Canadian offensive

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 11, 2021
  • With post-COVID recovery, a shift to net-zero emissions, an aging population, and the onset of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, Canada is at a pivotal
Six of the 12 members of the Senate Prosperity Action Group. Clockwise from top left, they are: Ontario Senator Peter Harder, N.L. Senator Elizabeth Marshall, P.E.I. Senator Percy Downe, New Brunswick Senator Pierrette Ringuette, Quebec Senator Paul Massicotte, and Ontario Senator Peter Boehm. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Ulle Baum

Hill vaccine mandates: how it could be done, and where things stand

  • As Parliament readies to make its return, the question of whether a vaccine mandate will—or can—be imposed on Parliamentarians, staff, and other Hill occupants
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 6, 2021
The House of Commons Chamber in the West Block, as seen on Feb. 24, 2021. Whether the House and the Senate will decide to resume virtual proceedings is a key question—including as a possible means of accommodating the participation of any unvaccinated MPs, if such a mandate is imposed. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Hill vaccine mandates: how it could be done, and where things stand

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 6, 2021
  • As Parliament readies to make its return, the question of whether a vaccine mandate will—or can—be imposed on Parliamentarians, staff, and other Hill occupants

Hill vaccine mandates: how it could be done, and where things stand

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 6, 2021
  • As Parliament readies to make its return, the question of whether a vaccine mandate will—or can—be imposed on Parliamentarians, staff, and other Hill occupants
The House of Commons Chamber in the West Block, as seen on Feb. 24, 2021. Whether the House and the Senate will decide to resume virtual proceedings is a key question—including as a possible means of accommodating the participation of any unvaccinated MPs, if such a mandate is imposed. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Three former staffers among new MPs-elect headed to the House

  • Elections often see staffers step out from behind the curtain to make a go of running for office—this year was no different, and among
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 4, 2021
Adam Chambers, left, has been elected to represent Simcoe North, Ont.; Melissa Lantsman has been elected in Thornhill, Ont.; and Dan Muys will represent Flamborough-Glanbrook, Ont., in the House of Commons. Photographs courtesy of Facebook

Three former staffers among new MPs-elect headed to the House

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 4, 2021
  • Elections often see staffers step out from behind the curtain to make a go of running for office—this year was no different, and among

Three former staffers among new MPs-elect headed to the House

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 4, 2021
  • Elections often see staffers step out from behind the curtain to make a go of running for office—this year was no different, and among
Adam Chambers, left, has been elected to represent Simcoe North, Ont.; Melissa Lantsman has been elected in Thornhill, Ont.; and Dan Muys will represent Flamborough-Glanbrook, Ont., in the House of Commons. Photographs courtesy of Facebook

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