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Laura Ryckewaert

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Jobs and Families Minister Hajdu down a chief of staff

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

Jobs and Families Minister Hajdu down a chief of staff

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

Jobs and Families Minister Hajdu down a chief of staff

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

MPs, Senators at odds over future Confederation Building reno plans

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

MPs, Senators at odds over future Confederation Building reno plans

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

MPs, Senators at odds over future Confederation Building reno plans

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

A fresh glimpse inside the Centre Block renovation site

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

A fresh glimpse inside the Centre Block renovation site

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

A fresh glimpse inside the Centre Block renovation site

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

Industry Minister Joly hires defence adviser, new operations director

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

Industry Minister Joly hires defence adviser, new operations director

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

Industry Minister Joly hires defence adviser, new operations director

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Minister Guilbeault’s current seven-member Quebec lieutenant shop

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

Minister Guilbeault’s current seven-member Quebec lieutenant shop

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

Minister Guilbeault’s current seven-member Quebec lieutenant shop

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

The staff behind Government House Leader MacKinnon’s office 

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

The staff behind Government House Leader MacKinnon’s office 

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

The staff behind Government House Leader MacKinnon’s office 

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

PSPC scales back sustainability measures for Centre Block project  

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

PSPC scales back sustainability measures for Centre Block project  

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

PSPC scales back sustainability measures for Centre Block project  

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

Notable updates to office of Trade Minister Sidhu

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

Notable updates to office of Trade Minister Sidhu

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

Notable updates to office of Trade Minister Sidhu

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

Federal spending jumped 5.7 per cent in 2024-25

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

Federal spending jumped 5.7 per cent in 2024-25

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

Federal spending jumped 5.7 per cent in 2024-25

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

Catching up with Public Safety Minister Anandasangaree’s team

  • The currently 15-member office doesn’t include many ex-aides to former public safety ministers, with a higher proportion of ex-justice staffers instead.
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 12, 2025
Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree speaks with reporters in the House of Commons foyer after Question Period on Oct. 8. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Catching up with Public Safety Minister Anandasangaree’s team

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

Catching up with Public Safety Minister Anandasangaree’s team

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 12, 2025
  • The currently 15-member office doesn’t include many ex-aides to former public safety ministers, with a higher proportion of ex-justice staffers instead.
Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree speaks with reporters in the House of Commons foyer after Question Period on Oct. 8. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • Plus, Hill Climbers has an update on Defence Minister David McGuinty’s office, which includes policy director Radey Barrack and senior adviser Renée Filiatrault.
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 10, 2025
Secretary of State for Seniors Stephanie McLean speaks at a pre-budget announcement of a new federal anti-fraud strategy and Financial Crimes Agency in the Wellington Building on Oct. 20. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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

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

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

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 10, 2025
  • Plus, Hill Climbers has an update on Defence Minister David McGuinty’s office, which includes policy director Radey Barrack and senior adviser Renée Filiatrault.
Secretary of State for Seniors Stephanie McLean speaks at a pre-budget announcement of a new federal anti-fraud strategy and Financial Crimes Agency in the Wellington Building on Oct. 20. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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

  • Wilder Walker-Stewart has been elevated to the role of director of policy to Minister Lightbound, overseeing advisers Whitney McDiarmid and Kabisan Thanendran.
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 5, 2025
Government Transformation, Public Works, and Procurement Minister Joël Lightbound speaks to reporters during a press conference in the Sir John A. Macdonald Building on Sept. 25. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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

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

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

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 5, 2025
  • Wilder Walker-Stewart has been elevated to the role of director of policy to Minister Lightbound, overseeing advisers Whitney McDiarmid and Kabisan Thanendran.
Government Transformation, Public Works, and Procurement Minister Joël Lightbound speaks to reporters during a press conference in the Sir John A. Macdonald Building on Sept. 25. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • Derek Lipman, an experienced Liberal Party organizer, is now appointments director; and former Data Sciences VP Rosalie Nadeau is research and advertising director.
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 3, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney arrives for a Liberal caucus meeting in the West Block on Sept. 17, followed by deputy communications director for media relations Audrey Champoux, left. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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

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

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

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 3, 2025
  • Derek Lipman, an experienced Liberal Party organizer, is now appointments director; and former Data Sciences VP Rosalie Nadeau is research and advertising director.
Prime Minister Mark Carney arrives for a Liberal caucus meeting in the West Block on Sept. 17, followed by deputy communications director for media relations Audrey Champoux, left. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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

  • Ex-cabinet chiefs of staff Alexandre Boulé and Anthony Laporte are among those who’ve landed roles in the PMO, as senior adviser and strategic adviser,
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 29, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney enters the House of Commons foyer on his way to the Chamber, followed by his director of issues management Jeff Costen. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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

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

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

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 29, 2025
  • Ex-cabinet chiefs of staff Alexandre Boulé and Anthony Laporte are among those who’ve landed roles in the PMO, as senior adviser and strategic adviser,
Prime Minister Mark Carney enters the House of Commons foyer on his way to the Chamber, followed by his director of issues management Jeff Costen. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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

  • Both secretaries of state have six-member teams, which appears to be the average office size for Prime Minister Mark Carney’s fleet of junior cabinet
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 15, 2025
Secretary of State for Labour John Zerucelli, left, and Secretary of State for Rural Development Buckley Belanger. The Hill Times photographs by Sam Garcia and Andrew Meade

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

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

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

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 15, 2025
  • Both secretaries of state have six-member teams, which appears to be the average office size for Prime Minister Mark Carney’s fleet of junior cabinet
Secretary of State for Labour John Zerucelli, left, and Secretary of State for Rural Development Buckley Belanger. The Hill Times photographs by Sam Garcia and Andrew Meade

Breaking down the offices of secretaries of state Gainey, Long

  • David Frank-Savoie is now a policy and operations director for Secretary of State Anna Gainey, while Josh Mbandi runs policy for Secretary of State
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 13, 2025
Secretary of State for Children and Youth Anna Gainey, left, and Secretary of State for the Canada Revenue Agency and Financial Institutions Wayne Long are staffing up their offices. The Hill Times photographs by Sam Garcia

Breaking down the offices of secretaries of state Gainey, Long

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

Breaking down the offices of secretaries of state Gainey, Long

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 13, 2025
  • David Frank-Savoie is now a policy and operations director for Secretary of State Anna Gainey, while Josh Mbandi runs policy for Secretary of State
Secretary of State for Children and Youth Anna Gainey, left, and Secretary of State for the Canada Revenue Agency and Financial Institutions Wayne Long are staffing up their offices. The Hill Times photographs by Sam Garcia

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

  • Carina Gabriele is director of policy to the minister, while Lauriane Songuissa-Moulangou is director of operations, and Aiman Akmal runs parliamentary affairs and issues
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 8, 2025
Women and Gender Equality Minister, and Secretary of State for Small Business and Tourism Rechie Valdez is currently supported by a team of 16 staffers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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

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

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

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 8, 2025
  • Carina Gabriele is director of policy to the minister, while Lauriane Songuissa-Moulangou is director of operations, and Aiman Akmal runs parliamentary affairs and issues
Women and Gender Equality Minister, and Secretary of State for Small Business and Tourism Rechie Valdez is currently supported by a team of 16 staffers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Meet the staffers supporting secretaries of state Sarai, van Koeverden 

  • Olga Radchenko is running policy for the secretary of state for international development, while Nathan Abdelnour is the senior-most policy aide in the sport
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 6, 2025
Secretary of State for International Development Randeep Sarai, left, and Secretary of State for Sport Adam van Koeverden. The Hill Times photographs by Sam Garcia and Andrew Meade

Meet the staffers supporting secretaries of state Sarai, van Koeverden 

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

Meet the staffers supporting secretaries of state Sarai, van Koeverden 

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 6, 2025
  • Olga Radchenko is running policy for the secretary of state for international development, while Nathan Abdelnour is the senior-most policy aide in the sport
Secretary of State for International Development Randeep Sarai, left, and Secretary of State for Sport Adam van Koeverden. The Hill Times photographs by Sam Garcia and Andrew Meade

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

  • Sacha Atherly is director of policy to the minister, supported by senior policy advisers Éamonn Carroll and Brad Boudreau.
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 1, 2025
Northern and Arctic Affairs Minister Rebecca Chartrand, centre, with Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, and Governor General Mary Simon during the cabinet swearing in at Rideau Hall on May 13. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

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

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

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

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 1, 2025
  • Sacha Atherly is director of policy to the minister, supported by senior policy advisers Éamonn Carroll and Brad Boudreau.
Northern and Arctic Affairs Minister Rebecca Chartrand, centre, with Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, and Governor General Mary Simon during the cabinet swearing in at Rideau Hall on May 13. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

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

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

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

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

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

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

Who’s who on Veterans Minister McKnight’s team

  • Mike Hamm is in charge of policy in the veterans affairs office, while Colin Lalonde oversees parliamentary affairs, and Riya Khanna runs operations.
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 29, 2025
Veterans Affairs Minister Jill McKnight, centre, with Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, and Governor General Mary Simon at the cabinet swearing-in ceremony at Rideau Hall on May 13. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Who’s who on Veterans Minister McKnight’s team

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

Who’s who on Veterans Minister McKnight’s team

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 29, 2025
  • Mike Hamm is in charge of policy in the veterans affairs office, while Colin Lalonde oversees parliamentary affairs, and Riya Khanna runs operations.
Veterans Affairs Minister Jill McKnight, centre, with Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, and Governor General Mary Simon at the cabinet swearing-in ceremony at Rideau Hall on May 13. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

A look at Industry Minister Mélanie Joly’s new team

  • Ian Cameron and David McFarlane have returned to the Hill as senior adviser and strategy director, and director of policy to the industry minister,
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 24, 2025
Mélanie Joly
Mélanie Joly
While at least a couple of further hires are expected, Industry Minister Mélanie Joly currently has a 22-member team in place. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

A look at Industry Minister Mélanie Joly’s new team

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

A look at Industry Minister Mélanie Joly’s new team

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 24, 2025
  • Ian Cameron and David McFarlane have returned to the Hill as senior adviser and strategy director, and director of policy to the industry minister,
Mélanie Joly
While at least a couple of further hires are expected, Industry Minister Mélanie Joly currently has a 22-member team in place. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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

  • Brian McKay is deputy chief of staff and policy director, while Luke Guimond is director of official languages, and Vanessa Cranston leads parliamentary affairs.
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 22, 2025
Canadian Identity and Culture Minister Steven Guilbeault is scrummed by reporters outside a cabinet meeting in the West Block on May 14. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

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

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

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

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 22, 2025
  • Brian McKay is deputy chief of staff and policy director, while Luke Guimond is director of official languages, and Vanessa Cranston leads parliamentary affairs.
Canadian Identity and Culture Minister Steven Guilbeault is scrummed by reporters outside a cabinet meeting in the West Block on May 14. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
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Conflict watchdog’s power to sanction MPs should be defined, argues CPC MP Reid, but other MPs not convinced

  • For the first time ever, the federal conflict of interest commissioner flexed his power to recommend sanctions against a Member of Parliament under the
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 24, 2021
Conservative MP Scott Reid, far left, says he thinks MPs should look to define what sanctions the federal Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner can recommend for contraventions of the Conflict Code for MPs, an idea his caucus colleague, Peter Kent, supports. But Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux and NDP MP Charlie Angus say it's not an issue on their radar. The Hill Times file photograph and photographs courtesy of Andrew Meade

Conflict watchdog’s power to sanction MPs should be defined, argues CPC MP Reid, but other MPs not convinced

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 24, 2021
  • For the first time ever, the federal conflict of interest commissioner flexed his power to recommend sanctions against a Member of Parliament under the

Conflict watchdog’s power to sanction MPs should be defined, argues CPC MP Reid, but other MPs not convinced

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 24, 2021
  • For the first time ever, the federal conflict of interest commissioner flexed his power to recommend sanctions against a Member of Parliament under the
Conservative MP Scott Reid, far left, says he thinks MPs should look to define what sanctions the federal Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner can recommend for contraventions of the Conflict Code for MPs, an idea his caucus colleague, Peter Kent, supports. But Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux and NDP MP Charlie Angus say it's not an issue on their radar. The Hill Times file photograph and photographs courtesy of Andrew Meade

Environment Minister Wilkinson hires new policy director, Joanna Dafoe

  • Environment and Climate Change Minister Jonathan Wilkinson has some fresh perspective on his policy team, with Joanna Dafoe having recently joined his office as
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 22, 2021
Environment Minister Jonathan Wilkinson, pictured in Ottawa on Nov. 19, 2020, making an announcement of the government's plan to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Environment Minister Wilkinson hires new policy director, Joanna Dafoe

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 22, 2021
  • Environment and Climate Change Minister Jonathan Wilkinson has some fresh perspective on his policy team, with Joanna Dafoe having recently joined his office as

Environment Minister Wilkinson hires new policy director, Joanna Dafoe

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 22, 2021
  • Environment and Climate Change Minister Jonathan Wilkinson has some fresh perspective on his policy team, with Joanna Dafoe having recently joined his office as
Environment Minister Jonathan Wilkinson, pictured in Ottawa on Nov. 19, 2020, making an announcement of the government's plan to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Kippen exits as chief to Minister Chagger to join Liberal HQ

  • Diversity, Inclusion, and Youth Minister Bardish Chagger is in the market for a new chief of staff following Jamie Kippen’s exit for Liberal Party
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 17, 2021
Diversity Minister Bardish Chagger, left, recently bade farewell to her chief of staff, and International Development Minister Karina Gould is set to do the same at the end of this month. The Hill Times photographs by Cynthia Münster and Andrew Meade

Kippen exits as chief to Minister Chagger to join Liberal HQ

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 17, 2021
  • Diversity, Inclusion, and Youth Minister Bardish Chagger is in the market for a new chief of staff following Jamie Kippen’s exit for Liberal Party

Kippen exits as chief to Minister Chagger to join Liberal HQ

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 17, 2021
  • Diversity, Inclusion, and Youth Minister Bardish Chagger is in the market for a new chief of staff following Jamie Kippen’s exit for Liberal Party
Diversity Minister Bardish Chagger, left, recently bade farewell to her chief of staff, and International Development Minister Karina Gould is set to do the same at the end of this month. The Hill Times photographs by Cynthia Münster and Andrew Meade

Freelance interpreters await new contract terms, after PSPC’s proposed changes sparked concern

  • The final terms of the new contract for federal freelance interpreters, including those covering Parliament Hill, are still eagerly awaited, months after an advocacy
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 17, 2021
Nicole Gagnon, a freelance interpreter on Parliament Hill and Canadian advocacy lead for the International Association of Conference Interpreters, says Public Services and Procurement Canada's proposal to only define meetings where a 'majority' of participants take part remotely as distance interpreting events would put the health and safety of interpreters at risk. Photograph courtesy of Sam Garcia

Freelance interpreters await new contract terms, after PSPC’s proposed changes sparked concern

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 17, 2021
  • The final terms of the new contract for federal freelance interpreters, including those covering Parliament Hill, are still eagerly awaited, months after an advocacy

Freelance interpreters await new contract terms, after PSPC’s proposed changes sparked concern

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 17, 2021
  • The final terms of the new contract for federal freelance interpreters, including those covering Parliament Hill, are still eagerly awaited, months after an advocacy
Nicole Gagnon, a freelance interpreter on Parliament Hill and Canadian advocacy lead for the International Association of Conference Interpreters, says Public Services and Procurement Canada's proposal to only define meetings where a 'majority' of participants take part remotely as distance interpreting events would put the health and safety of interpreters at risk. Photograph courtesy of Sam Garcia

Trade Minister Ng hires a new policy director, Jillian White

  • Small Business, Export Promotion, and International Trade Minister Mary Ng has new hands on the wheel of her ministerial policy team, after recruiting Jillian White from
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 15, 2021
Small Business, Export Promotion, and International Trade Minister Mary Ng, pictured Sept. 15, 2020, on the Hill. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Trade Minister Ng hires a new policy director, Jillian White

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 15, 2021
  • Small Business, Export Promotion, and International Trade Minister Mary Ng has new hands on the wheel of her ministerial policy team, after recruiting Jillian White from

Trade Minister Ng hires a new policy director, Jillian White

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 15, 2021
  • Small Business, Export Promotion, and International Trade Minister Mary Ng has new hands on the wheel of her ministerial policy team, after recruiting Jillian White from
Small Business, Export Promotion, and International Trade Minister Mary Ng, pictured Sept. 15, 2020, on the Hill. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Government to ask MPs to approve $142-billion, to start with, to cover costs in 2021-22

  • The government will ask MPs to approve $142-billion in spending to keep it running through the 2021-22 fiscal year. Senior Ministers Deb Schulte (King-Vaughan,
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT, PETER MAZEREEUW | March 15, 2021
Treasury Board President Jean-Yves Duclos is responsible for the government's main estimates, which were tabled in Parliament by Seniors Minister Deb Schulte on Feb. 25. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Government to ask MPs to approve $142-billion, to start with, to cover costs in 2021-22

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT, PETER MAZEREEUW | March 15, 2021
  • The government will ask MPs to approve $142-billion in spending to keep it running through the 2021-22 fiscal year. Senior Ministers Deb Schulte (King-Vaughan,

Government to ask MPs to approve $142-billion, to start with, to cover costs in 2021-22

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT, PETER MAZEREEUW | March 15, 2021
  • The government will ask MPs to approve $142-billion in spending to keep it running through the 2021-22 fiscal year. Senior Ministers Deb Schulte (King-Vaughan,
Treasury Board President Jean-Yves Duclos is responsible for the government's main estimates, which were tabled in Parliament by Seniors Minister Deb Schulte on Feb. 25. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Not open to interpretation: virtual Parliament exacerbates pre-existing issues with vital service

  • Parliament’s shift to hybrid virtual proceedings as a result of COVID-19 has led to a spike in injuries for Hill interpreters, and in turn,
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 10, 2021
Conservative MP Steven Blaney, right, and NDP MP Alexandre Boulerice, both voiced support for the Parliament to look into the idea of 'streamlining' translation and interpretation services on the Hill in response to recent experiences. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Not open to interpretation: virtual Parliament exacerbates pre-existing issues with vital service

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 10, 2021
  • Parliament’s shift to hybrid virtual proceedings as a result of COVID-19 has led to a spike in injuries for Hill interpreters, and in turn,

Not open to interpretation: virtual Parliament exacerbates pre-existing issues with vital service

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 10, 2021
  • Parliament’s shift to hybrid virtual proceedings as a result of COVID-19 has led to a spike in injuries for Hill interpreters, and in turn,
Conservative MP Steven Blaney, right, and NDP MP Alexandre Boulerice, both voiced support for the Parliament to look into the idea of 'streamlining' translation and interpretation services on the Hill in response to recent experiences. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Minister Carr’s team beginning to take shape

  • Liberal MP Jim Carr was returned to the government’s front bench on Jan. 12, as a minister without portfolio serving as the PM’s special
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 10, 2021
Liberal MP Jim Carr, pictured May 13, 2019, was named a minister without portfolio as the prime minister's special representative for the Prairies on Jan. 12. So far, he's named a chief of staff, policy director, and communications director to support him. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Minister Carr’s team beginning to take shape

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 10, 2021
  • Liberal MP Jim Carr was returned to the government’s front bench on Jan. 12, as a minister without portfolio serving as the PM’s special

Minister Carr’s team beginning to take shape

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 10, 2021
  • Liberal MP Jim Carr was returned to the government’s front bench on Jan. 12, as a minister without portfolio serving as the PM’s special
Liberal MP Jim Carr, pictured May 13, 2019, was named a minister without portfolio as the prime minister's special representative for the Prairies on Jan. 12. So far, he's named a chief of staff, policy director, and communications director to support him. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Social Development Minister Hussen adds two policy assistants, new Atlantic adviser

  • Families, Children, and Social Development Minister Ahmed Hussen has five recent additions to his ministerial team, including Jibril Hussein as Atlantic regional affairs adviser
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 8, 2021
Families, Children, and Social Development Minister Ahmed Hussen, pictured leaving a cabinet meeting in the West Block on Dec. 10, 2019. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Social Development Minister Hussen adds two policy assistants, new Atlantic adviser

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 8, 2021
  • Families, Children, and Social Development Minister Ahmed Hussen has five recent additions to his ministerial team, including Jibril Hussein as Atlantic regional affairs adviser

Social Development Minister Hussen adds two policy assistants, new Atlantic adviser

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 8, 2021
  • Families, Children, and Social Development Minister Ahmed Hussen has five recent additions to his ministerial team, including Jibril Hussein as Atlantic regional affairs adviser
Families, Children, and Social Development Minister Ahmed Hussen, pictured leaving a cabinet meeting in the West Block on Dec. 10, 2019. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

A look at new Foreign Affairs Minister Garneau’s team, so far

  • After five years as transport minister, now-Foreign Affairs Minister Marc Garneau is firming up a new team, and, so far, a number of staffers
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 3, 2021
Foreign Affairs Minister Marc Garneau is firming up his new ministerial team and so far has brought over a couple of staffers from his former office as transport minister: special assistant for communications William Harvey-Blouin and policy adviser Alexandre Boulé. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

A look at new Foreign Affairs Minister Garneau’s team, so far

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 3, 2021
  • After five years as transport minister, now-Foreign Affairs Minister Marc Garneau is firming up a new team, and, so far, a number of staffers

A look at new Foreign Affairs Minister Garneau’s team, so far

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 3, 2021
  • After five years as transport minister, now-Foreign Affairs Minister Marc Garneau is firming up a new team, and, so far, a number of staffers
Foreign Affairs Minister Marc Garneau is firming up his new ministerial team and so far has brought over a couple of staffers from his former office as transport minister: special assistant for communications William Harvey-Blouin and policy adviser Alexandre Boulé. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

House reports $344.2-million in spending so far in 2020-21, as BOIE extends COVID supports for MPs

  • Thanks to COVID-19, House of Commons spending continued its downward trend through the third quarter of 2020-21, with $344.2-million in net spending as of
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 3, 2021
Parliament Hill's Centre Block building, as pictured on Jan. 16, 2020. House of Commons spending as of the third quarter of 2020-21 was down $6.2-million, or 1.8 per cent, overall compared to the same period the year prior. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

House reports $344.2-million in spending so far in 2020-21, as BOIE extends COVID supports for MPs

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 3, 2021
  • Thanks to COVID-19, House of Commons spending continued its downward trend through the third quarter of 2020-21, with $344.2-million in net spending as of

House reports $344.2-million in spending so far in 2020-21, as BOIE extends COVID supports for MPs

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 3, 2021
  • Thanks to COVID-19, House of Commons spending continued its downward trend through the third quarter of 2020-21, with $344.2-million in net spending as of
Parliament Hill's Centre Block building, as pictured on Jan. 16, 2020. House of Commons spending as of the third quarter of 2020-21 was down $6.2-million, or 1.8 per cent, overall compared to the same period the year prior. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Hill reno update: House BOIE approves design for main entrance to new welcome centre complex

  • Plans for renovations to Parliament Hill are inching ahead with the House of Commons’ recent approval of a design for the entrance to the
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 3, 2021
A look at the excavation site that nows sits in the shadow of the Centre Block building, right, where digging is underway for construction of the last phase of the new underground welcome centre complex, as pictured Dec. 2, 2020. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Hill reno update: House BOIE approves design for main entrance to new welcome centre complex

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 3, 2021
  • Plans for renovations to Parliament Hill are inching ahead with the House of Commons’ recent approval of a design for the entrance to the

Hill reno update: House BOIE approves design for main entrance to new welcome centre complex

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 3, 2021
  • Plans for renovations to Parliament Hill are inching ahead with the House of Commons’ recent approval of a design for the entrance to the
A look at the excavation site that nows sits in the shadow of the Centre Block building, right, where digging is underway for construction of the last phase of the new underground welcome centre complex, as pictured Dec. 2, 2020. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Transport Minister Alghabra hires two directors from the Prime Minister’s Office

  • The latest addition to the Trudeau Liberal government’s front bench, new Transport Minister Omar Alghabra is getting his office in shape, and recently recruited
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 1, 2021
Transport Minister Omar Alghabra, pictured pre-pandemic in January 2019, is getting his new ministerial office in shape, after joining the Liberal front bench on Jan. 12. The Hill Times photograph by Cynthia Münster

Transport Minister Alghabra hires two directors from the Prime Minister’s Office

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 1, 2021
  • The latest addition to the Trudeau Liberal government’s front bench, new Transport Minister Omar Alghabra is getting his office in shape, and recently recruited

Transport Minister Alghabra hires two directors from the Prime Minister’s Office

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 1, 2021
  • The latest addition to the Trudeau Liberal government’s front bench, new Transport Minister Omar Alghabra is getting his office in shape, and recently recruited
Transport Minister Omar Alghabra, pictured pre-pandemic in January 2019, is getting his new ministerial office in shape, after joining the Liberal front bench on Jan. 12. The Hill Times photograph by Cynthia Münster

Bossio exits Monsef’s office to ready run for re-election

  • Former Liberal MP Mike Bossio has bade Women and Gender Equality Minister Maryam Monsef’s office farewell and on Feb. 16 was announced as the
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 24, 2021
Women and Gender Equality Minister Maryam Monsef, pictured on Nov. 9, 2020, recently bade farewell to her senior rural affairs adviser Mike Bossio, but has also welcomed a new regional affairs adviser for the West and North. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Bossio exits Monsef’s office to ready run for re-election

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 24, 2021
  • Former Liberal MP Mike Bossio has bade Women and Gender Equality Minister Maryam Monsef’s office farewell and on Feb. 16 was announced as the

Bossio exits Monsef’s office to ready run for re-election

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 24, 2021
  • Former Liberal MP Mike Bossio has bade Women and Gender Equality Minister Maryam Monsef’s office farewell and on Feb. 16 was announced as the
Women and Gender Equality Minister Maryam Monsef, pictured on Nov. 9, 2020, recently bade farewell to her senior rural affairs adviser Mike Bossio, but has also welcomed a new regional affairs adviser for the West and North. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Liberal delay in moving on Bill C-19 ‘puzzling’ given election posturing, says NDP’s Blaikie

  • Tabled at the end of the fall sitting, Bill C-19, which proposes changes to the Canada Elections Act aimed at mitigating risks if an
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 24, 2021
NDP MP Daniel Blaikie, left, and Conservative MP Marilyn Gladu say the Liberals are stalling on the bill to make pandemic-related changes to the Elections Act. In a statement, the office of Government House Leader Pablo Rodriguez, right, laid blame for delay in moving forward on Bill C-19 on the Conservative opposition. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Liberal delay in moving on Bill C-19 ‘puzzling’ given election posturing, says NDP’s Blaikie

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 24, 2021
  • Tabled at the end of the fall sitting, Bill C-19, which proposes changes to the Canada Elections Act aimed at mitigating risks if an

Liberal delay in moving on Bill C-19 ‘puzzling’ given election posturing, says NDP’s Blaikie

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 24, 2021
  • Tabled at the end of the fall sitting, Bill C-19, which proposes changes to the Canada Elections Act aimed at mitigating risks if an
NDP MP Daniel Blaikie, left, and Conservative MP Marilyn Gladu say the Liberals are stalling on the bill to make pandemic-related changes to the Elections Act. In a statement, the office of Government House Leader Pablo Rodriguez, right, laid blame for delay in moving forward on Bill C-19 on the Conservative opposition. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Innovation Minister Champagne firms up his new team

  • Innovation, Science, and Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne has now firmed up much of his ministerial office since being shuffled from foreign affairs on Jan.
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 22, 2021
Innovation, Science, and Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne, pictured during a National Press Theatre press conference on Feb. 6, 2020, has settled much of his new ministerial team since taking over the portfolio in mid-January, but is still in need of a director of policy. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Innovation Minister Champagne firms up his new team

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 22, 2021
  • Innovation, Science, and Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne has now firmed up much of his ministerial office since being shuffled from foreign affairs on Jan.

Innovation Minister Champagne firms up his new team

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 22, 2021
  • Innovation, Science, and Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne has now firmed up much of his ministerial office since being shuffled from foreign affairs on Jan.
Innovation, Science, and Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne, pictured during a National Press Theatre press conference on Feb. 6, 2020, has settled much of his new ministerial team since taking over the portfolio in mid-January, but is still in need of a director of policy. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Unconscious bias training for Senators, staff coming to the Upper Chamber

  • With heightened attention in the Red Chamber on the issue of systemic racism, the Senate plans to introduce voluntary, online unconscious bias training for
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 17, 2021
The front doors to the Senate of Canada Building at 2 Rideau St. are pictured on Dec. 10, 2020. Working with the Senate’s HR directorate, CIBA's subcommittee on diversity began reviewing the Upper Chamber’s diversity and inclusion efforts last June.  The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Unconscious bias training for Senators, staff coming to the Upper Chamber

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 17, 2021
  • With heightened attention in the Red Chamber on the issue of systemic racism, the Senate plans to introduce voluntary, online unconscious bias training for

Unconscious bias training for Senators, staff coming to the Upper Chamber

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 17, 2021
  • With heightened attention in the Red Chamber on the issue of systemic racism, the Senate plans to introduce voluntary, online unconscious bias training for
The front doors to the Senate of Canada Building at 2 Rideau St. are pictured on Dec. 10, 2020. Working with the Senate’s HR directorate, CIBA's subcommittee on diversity began reviewing the Upper Chamber’s diversity and inclusion efforts last June.  The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Communications team shake-up in O’Toole’s OLO

  • Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole has seen a bit of a shake-up in his communications staff roster of late, prompted by the upcoming (temporary) exit
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 17, 2021
Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole, pictured during a press conference on the government's COVID vaccine rollout on Feb. 4. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Communications team shake-up in O’Toole’s OLO

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 17, 2021
  • Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole has seen a bit of a shake-up in his communications staff roster of late, prompted by the upcoming (temporary) exit

Communications team shake-up in O’Toole’s OLO

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 17, 2021
  • Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole has seen a bit of a shake-up in his communications staff roster of late, prompted by the upcoming (temporary) exit
Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole, pictured during a press conference on the government's COVID vaccine rollout on Feb. 4. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Seniors Minister Deb Schulte names new operations director, Chike Agbasi

  • Seniors Minister Deb Schulte has promoted a new director of operations in her office, following Melissa Rumble’s recent exit to work for the Embassy
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 15, 2021
Seniors Minister Deb Schulte, pictured in the West Block pre-pandemic on Nov. 21, 2019, recently promoted Chike Agbasi to the role of director of operations. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Seniors Minister Deb Schulte names new operations director, Chike Agbasi

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 15, 2021
  • Seniors Minister Deb Schulte has promoted a new director of operations in her office, following Melissa Rumble’s recent exit to work for the Embassy

Seniors Minister Deb Schulte names new operations director, Chike Agbasi

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 15, 2021
  • Seniors Minister Deb Schulte has promoted a new director of operations in her office, following Melissa Rumble’s recent exit to work for the Embassy
Seniors Minister Deb Schulte, pictured in the West Block pre-pandemic on Nov. 21, 2019, recently promoted Chike Agbasi to the role of director of operations. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

A seat at the table: inside efforts to boost diversity, Black representation in federal candidate nominations

  • Achieving a representative House of Commons requires diversity among the candidates nominated for election, and since 2019, new efforts are being made both within
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 10, 2021
Green Party Leader Annamie Paul, left, Conservative Black Congress of Canada national chair Tunde Obasan, and Operation Black Vote chair Velma Morgan are all pushing for increased diversity in political campaign slates. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade, and courtesy of Facebook and Twitter

A seat at the table: inside efforts to boost diversity, Black representation in federal candidate nominations

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 10, 2021
  • Achieving a representative House of Commons requires diversity among the candidates nominated for election, and since 2019, new efforts are being made both within

A seat at the table: inside efforts to boost diversity, Black representation in federal candidate nominations

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 10, 2021
  • Achieving a representative House of Commons requires diversity among the candidates nominated for election, and since 2019, new efforts are being made both within
Green Party Leader Annamie Paul, left, Conservative Black Congress of Canada national chair Tunde Obasan, and Operation Black Vote chair Velma Morgan are all pushing for increased diversity in political campaign slates. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade, and courtesy of Facebook and Twitter

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