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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

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  • 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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PSPC Minister Anand adds Indigenous policy and procurement director

  • Cheryl Cardinal recently switched offices, exiting her post as director of Indigenous relations and reconciliation in Natural Resources Minister Seamus O’Regan’s office to join
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 27, 2020
Public Services and Procurement Minister Anita Anand, pictured briefing media in the West Block on July 21. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

PSPC Minister Anand adds Indigenous policy and procurement director

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 27, 2020
  • Cheryl Cardinal recently switched offices, exiting her post as director of Indigenous relations and reconciliation in Natural Resources Minister Seamus O’Regan’s office to join

PSPC Minister Anand adds Indigenous policy and procurement director

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 27, 2020
  • Cheryl Cardinal recently switched offices, exiting her post as director of Indigenous relations and reconciliation in Natural Resources Minister Seamus O’Regan’s office to join
Public Services and Procurement Minister Anita Anand, pictured briefing media in the West Block on July 21. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Director-level changes for Justice Minister Lametti

  • Canada’s federal Justice Minister David Lametti has seen some senior staff changes in his office of late, including the recent promotion of Nicola Langille
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 27, 2020
Justice Minister David Lametti, pictured on July 20, 2020, wearing a face mask on his way into the West Block on the Hill. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Director-level changes for Justice Minister Lametti

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 27, 2020
  • Canada’s federal Justice Minister David Lametti has seen some senior staff changes in his office of late, including the recent promotion of Nicola Langille

Director-level changes for Justice Minister Lametti

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 27, 2020
  • Canada’s federal Justice Minister David Lametti has seen some senior staff changes in his office of late, including the recent promotion of Nicola Langille
Justice Minister David Lametti, pictured on July 20, 2020, wearing a face mask on his way into the West Block on the Hill. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Deeper, detailed look at Parliament’s spending coming as new disclosure rules take effect

  • Parliament’s system of expense disclosure reports recently got a revamp, with new reports and new details on travel, hospitality, and contract spending to be
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 22, 2020
The House of Commons Speakers' parade, pictured on July 20. There are new disclosure requirements for the House and Senate Speakers, among a list of other parliamentary offices, including never-before-disclosed details on trips, contracts (worth $10,000 and higher), and hospitality costs incurred. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Deeper, detailed look at Parliament’s spending coming as new disclosure rules take effect

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 22, 2020
  • Parliament’s system of expense disclosure reports recently got a revamp, with new reports and new details on travel, hospitality, and contract spending to be

Deeper, detailed look at Parliament’s spending coming as new disclosure rules take effect

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 22, 2020
  • Parliament’s system of expense disclosure reports recently got a revamp, with new reports and new details on travel, hospitality, and contract spending to be
The House of Commons Speakers' parade, pictured on July 20. There are new disclosure requirements for the House and Senate Speakers, among a list of other parliamentary offices, including never-before-disclosed details on trips, contracts (worth $10,000 and higher), and hospitality costs incurred. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Oversight for ministers’ regional offices changes hands from PSPC to PCO

  • Some internal restructuring has taken place within government, with oversight of the 16 ministers’ regional offices having been transferred from Public Services and Procurement
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 20, 2020
The government recently moved oversight of its 16 ministers' regional offices to the Privy Council Office, plus, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured speaking to reporters about the government's response to COVID-19 outside Rideau Cottage on June 18, is once again getting advice from former PMO policy head Michael McNair. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Oversight for ministers’ regional offices changes hands from PSPC to PCO

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 20, 2020
  • Some internal restructuring has taken place within government, with oversight of the 16 ministers’ regional offices having been transferred from Public Services and Procurement

Oversight for ministers’ regional offices changes hands from PSPC to PCO

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 20, 2020
  • Some internal restructuring has taken place within government, with oversight of the 16 ministers’ regional offices having been transferred from Public Services and Procurement
The government recently moved oversight of its 16 ministers' regional offices to the Privy Council Office, plus, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured speaking to reporters about the government's response to COVID-19 outside Rideau Cottage on June 18, is once again getting advice from former PMO policy head Michael McNair. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Christopher Evelyn takes over as chief of staff to Women and Gender Equality Minister Monsef

  • Women and Gender Equality Minister Maryam Monsef has a new chief of staff leading her office with the recent promotion of Christopher Evelyn to
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 20, 2020
Women and Gender Equality Minister Maryam Monsef, pictured Dec. 6, 2019, speaking with reporters outside the House of Commons in the West Block. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Christopher Evelyn takes over as chief of staff to Women and Gender Equality Minister Monsef

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 20, 2020
  • Women and Gender Equality Minister Maryam Monsef has a new chief of staff leading her office with the recent promotion of Christopher Evelyn to

Christopher Evelyn takes over as chief of staff to Women and Gender Equality Minister Monsef

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 20, 2020
  • Women and Gender Equality Minister Maryam Monsef has a new chief of staff leading her office with the recent promotion of Christopher Evelyn to
Women and Gender Equality Minister Maryam Monsef, pictured Dec. 6, 2019, speaking with reporters outside the House of Commons in the West Block. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

A look at rookie MP Sloan’s underdog leadership campaign

  • One of two social conservatives in the race to become the next Conservative Party leader, rookie Ontario MP Derek Sloan is widely viewed as
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 15, 2020
Rookie Conservative MP Derek Sloan is one of four contenders in the 2020 Conservative Party leadership race. Party members are pictured awaiting results of the last race in Toronto in May 2017. Photograph courtesy of Derek Sloan's Facebook and file photograph

A look at rookie MP Sloan’s underdog leadership campaign

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 15, 2020
  • One of two social conservatives in the race to become the next Conservative Party leader, rookie Ontario MP Derek Sloan is widely viewed as

A look at rookie MP Sloan’s underdog leadership campaign

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 15, 2020
  • One of two social conservatives in the race to become the next Conservative Party leader, rookie Ontario MP Derek Sloan is widely viewed as
Rookie Conservative MP Derek Sloan is one of four contenders in the 2020 Conservative Party leadership race. Party members are pictured awaiting results of the last race in Toronto in May 2017. Photograph courtesy of Derek Sloan's Facebook and file photograph

Hage-Moussa returns to PMO as deputy comms director after Deagle exits

  • Jordan Deagle, one of two deputy directors of communications in the Prime Minister’s Office, recently marked his last day on Parliament Hill, and this
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 13, 2020
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured during a media availability in the West Block on July 8 ahead of the government's release of its economic and fiscal snapshot. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Hage-Moussa returns to PMO as deputy comms director after Deagle exits

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 13, 2020
  • Jordan Deagle, one of two deputy directors of communications in the Prime Minister’s Office, recently marked his last day on Parliament Hill, and this

Hage-Moussa returns to PMO as deputy comms director after Deagle exits

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 13, 2020
  • Jordan Deagle, one of two deputy directors of communications in the Prime Minister’s Office, recently marked his last day on Parliament Hill, and this
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured during a media availability in the West Block on July 8 ahead of the government's release of its economic and fiscal snapshot. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Ministers Chagger, Joly add to political staff teams

  • Diversity, Youth, and Inclusion Minister Bardish Chagger has recently added a new member to her ministerial communications team, with Emelyana Titarenko having been hired
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 13, 2020
Diversity, Youth, and Inclusion Minister Bardish Chagger and Economic Development Minister Mélanie Joly have some new faces in their offices. The Hill Times photograph by Cynthia Münster and Andrew Meade

Ministers Chagger, Joly add to political staff teams

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 13, 2020
  • Diversity, Youth, and Inclusion Minister Bardish Chagger has recently added a new member to her ministerial communications team, with Emelyana Titarenko having been hired

Ministers Chagger, Joly add to political staff teams

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 13, 2020
  • Diversity, Youth, and Inclusion Minister Bardish Chagger has recently added a new member to her ministerial communications team, with Emelyana Titarenko having been hired
Diversity, Youth, and Inclusion Minister Bardish Chagger and Economic Development Minister Mélanie Joly have some new faces in their offices. The Hill Times photograph by Cynthia Münster and Andrew Meade

Cabinet’s directors of communications and chiefs of staff list, 2021

  • Minister Portfolio Chief of Staff D. Comms Press Secretary Main Office # Trudeau, Justin Prime Minister Katie Telford Cameron Ahmad Ann-Clara Vaillancourt, Alex Wellstead
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 9, 2020

Cabinet’s directors of communications and chiefs of staff list, 2021

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 9, 2020
  • Minister Portfolio Chief of Staff D. Comms Press Secretary Main Office # Trudeau, Justin Prime Minister Katie Telford Cameron Ahmad Ann-Clara Vaillancourt, Alex Wellstead

Cabinet’s directors of communications and chiefs of staff list, 2021

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 9, 2020
  • Minister Portfolio Chief of Staff D. Comms Press Secretary Main Office # Trudeau, Justin Prime Minister Katie Telford Cameron Ahmad Ann-Clara Vaillancourt, Alex Wellstead

Disaggregated data key to ensuring representative workplaces, say experts, as PMO skirts Black staff statistic

  • A recent Hill Times survey seeking to understand the demographics of staff on Parliament Hill found that, among a small pool of respondent MP
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 8, 2020
Parliament Hill's Centre Block building, as pictured from Gatineau, Que., on April 1. The road to ensuring a representative workforce on Parliament Hill requires going beyond 'diversity by the numbers,' says York University's Lorne Foster. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Disaggregated data key to ensuring representative workplaces, say experts, as PMO skirts Black staff statistic

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 8, 2020
  • A recent Hill Times survey seeking to understand the demographics of staff on Parliament Hill found that, among a small pool of respondent MP

Disaggregated data key to ensuring representative workplaces, say experts, as PMO skirts Black staff statistic

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 8, 2020
  • A recent Hill Times survey seeking to understand the demographics of staff on Parliament Hill found that, among a small pool of respondent MP
Parliament Hill's Centre Block building, as pictured from Gatineau, Que., on April 1. The road to ensuring a representative workforce on Parliament Hill requires going beyond 'diversity by the numbers,' says York University's Lorne Foster. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Two new advisers on Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Bennett’s team

  • Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Carolyn Bennett has welcomed a familiar face back to her fold, with Charlotte McKenna returning to serve as a policy adviser
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 6, 2020
Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Carolyn Bennett, pictured on Dec. 4, 2019 addressing the Assembly of First Nations' Special Chiefs Assembly in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Two new advisers on Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Bennett’s team

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 6, 2020
  • Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Carolyn Bennett has welcomed a familiar face back to her fold, with Charlotte McKenna returning to serve as a policy adviser

Two new advisers on Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Bennett’s team

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 6, 2020
  • Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Carolyn Bennett has welcomed a familiar face back to her fold, with Charlotte McKenna returning to serve as a policy adviser
Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Carolyn Bennett, pictured on Dec. 4, 2019 addressing the Assembly of First Nations' Special Chiefs Assembly in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Politics This Morning: PM Trudeau to visit Gatineau food bank day after Rideau Hall intruder arrested

  • Happy Friday! Here’s hoping for a quieter start to the day than yesterday, which began with news that a man, who police say was
RCMP vehicles are pictured outside the Rideau Hall grounds on July 3 following the arrest of a man who had gained access to the grounds and is reported to have been armed. Screenshot courtesy of CBC News

Politics This Morning: PM Trudeau to visit Gatineau food bank day after Rideau Hall intruder arrested

  • Happy Friday! Here’s hoping for a quieter start to the day than yesterday, which began with news that a man, who police say was

Politics This Morning: PM Trudeau to visit Gatineau food bank day after Rideau Hall intruder arrested

  • Happy Friday! Here’s hoping for a quieter start to the day than yesterday, which began with news that a man, who police say was
RCMP vehicles are pictured outside the Rideau Hall grounds on July 3 following the arrest of a man who had gained access to the grounds and is reported to have been armed. Screenshot courtesy of CBC News

Deputy PM Freeland adds new senior adviser for Prairies file

  • There’s a new adviser in Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland’s office, with the recent addition of Jeffrey Kovalik-Plouffe as a senior adviser to the
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 22, 2020
Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland, pictured with cabinet colleagues at a press conference on COVID-19 in the West Block on June 16. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Deputy PM Freeland adds new senior adviser for Prairies file

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 22, 2020
  • There’s a new adviser in Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland’s office, with the recent addition of Jeffrey Kovalik-Plouffe as a senior adviser to the

Deputy PM Freeland adds new senior adviser for Prairies file

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 22, 2020
  • There’s a new adviser in Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland’s office, with the recent addition of Jeffrey Kovalik-Plouffe as a senior adviser to the
Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland, pictured with cabinet colleagues at a press conference on COVID-19 in the West Block on June 16. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

New comms aides join McKenna’s team, Prime Minister’s Office

  • Infrastructure and Communities Minister Catherine McKenna has a new digital communications adviser in her office, with Murielle Pierre officially taking on the job as
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 22, 2020
Infrastructure Minister Catherine McKenna, right, pictured on June 1, 2020, arriving at the West Block alongside her press secretary, Chantalle Aubertin, for a media availability on the government's COVID-19 response. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

New comms aides join McKenna’s team, Prime Minister’s Office

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 22, 2020
  • Infrastructure and Communities Minister Catherine McKenna has a new digital communications adviser in her office, with Murielle Pierre officially taking on the job as

New comms aides join McKenna’s team, Prime Minister’s Office

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 22, 2020
  • Infrastructure and Communities Minister Catherine McKenna has a new digital communications adviser in her office, with Murielle Pierre officially taking on the job as
Infrastructure Minister Catherine McKenna, right, pictured on June 1, 2020, arriving at the West Block alongside her press secretary, Chantalle Aubertin, for a media availability on the government's COVID-19 response. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Black Conservatives urge more engagement, action from CPC and beyond after endorsement flop

  • Leadership races are natural moments for self-reflection, and Black Conservative Party supporters say they hope the current race, and ongoing anti-Black racism protests, prompt
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 17, 2020
Conservative Party members pictured at the party's last policy convention in Halifax in August 2018. The Hill Times photograph by Samantha Wright Allen

Black Conservatives urge more engagement, action from CPC and beyond after endorsement flop

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 17, 2020
  • Leadership races are natural moments for self-reflection, and Black Conservative Party supporters say they hope the current race, and ongoing anti-Black racism protests, prompt

Black Conservatives urge more engagement, action from CPC and beyond after endorsement flop

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 17, 2020
  • Leadership races are natural moments for self-reflection, and Black Conservative Party supporters say they hope the current race, and ongoing anti-Black racism protests, prompt
Conservative Party members pictured at the party's last policy convention in Halifax in August 2018. The Hill Times photograph by Samantha Wright Allen

Harvey-Blouin now covering Quebec desk for Transport Minister Garneau

  • Transport Minister Marc Garneau has made a number of changes to his political staff team since Hill Climbers last checked in back in late
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 15, 2020
Transport Minister Marc Garneau, pictured at a press conference on COVID-19 on March 16 alongside Public Safety Minister Bill Blair and Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Harvey-Blouin now covering Quebec desk for Transport Minister Garneau

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 15, 2020
  • Transport Minister Marc Garneau has made a number of changes to his political staff team since Hill Climbers last checked in back in late

Harvey-Blouin now covering Quebec desk for Transport Minister Garneau

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 15, 2020
  • Transport Minister Marc Garneau has made a number of changes to his political staff team since Hill Climbers last checked in back in late
Transport Minister Marc Garneau, pictured at a press conference on COVID-19 on March 16 alongside Public Safety Minister Bill Blair and Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Immigration Minister Mendicino hires new Ontario, Quebec assistants

  • Immigration, Citizenship, and Refugee Minister Marco Mendicino recently hired on two new regional advisers to his office, including Tanveer Sandhu as a special assistant
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 15, 2020
Immigration, Refugee, and Citizenship Minister Marco Mendicino, pictured during a press conference on COVID-19 in the West Block on June 8. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Immigration Minister Mendicino hires new Ontario, Quebec assistants

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 15, 2020
  • Immigration, Citizenship, and Refugee Minister Marco Mendicino recently hired on two new regional advisers to his office, including Tanveer Sandhu as a special assistant

Immigration Minister Mendicino hires new Ontario, Quebec assistants

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 15, 2020
  • Immigration, Citizenship, and Refugee Minister Marco Mendicino recently hired on two new regional advisers to his office, including Tanveer Sandhu as a special assistant
Immigration, Refugee, and Citizenship Minister Marco Mendicino, pictured during a press conference on COVID-19 in the West Block on June 8. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

While some MPs urge adoption, Conservatives still skeptical about remote voting

  • As the House Affairs Committee studies whether and how to introduce remote voting to the Lower Chamber, some MPs are urging it to recommend
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 10, 2020
The House of Commons Chamber, pictured on June 4 with new TV screens installed on either side of the Speaker's chair to enable the Special Committee on COVID-19 to hold hybrid sittings, with some MPs tuning in virtually. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

While some MPs urge adoption, Conservatives still skeptical about remote voting

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 10, 2020
  • As the House Affairs Committee studies whether and how to introduce remote voting to the Lower Chamber, some MPs are urging it to recommend

While some MPs urge adoption, Conservatives still skeptical about remote voting

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 10, 2020
  • As the House Affairs Committee studies whether and how to introduce remote voting to the Lower Chamber, some MPs are urging it to recommend
The House of Commons Chamber, pictured on June 4 with new TV screens installed on either side of the Speaker's chair to enable the Special Committee on COVID-19 to hold hybrid sittings, with some MPs tuning in virtually. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

New human resources adviser in the Prime Minister’s Office

  • There’s a new human resources adviser in Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Office, with the recent addition of Melissa George. Ms. George officially joined the
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 8, 2020
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured addressing media outside Rideau Cottage on June 4. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

New human resources adviser in the Prime Minister’s Office

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 8, 2020
  • There’s a new human resources adviser in Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Office, with the recent addition of Melissa George. Ms. George officially joined the

New human resources adviser in the Prime Minister’s Office

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 8, 2020
  • There’s a new human resources adviser in Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Office, with the recent addition of Melissa George. Ms. George officially joined the
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured addressing media outside Rideau Cottage on June 4. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Fitz-Morris takes over as communications director to Public Services and Procurement Minister Anand

  • Public Services and Procurement Minister Anita Anand recently scooped up James Fitz-Morris to serve as her new director of communications, after her former one,
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 3, 2020
Public Services and Procurement Minister Anita Anand arrives at the West Block for a press conference on the government's COVID-19 procurement efforts on June 2, during which she announced that the feds have signed a contract with Becton Dickinson Canada for 37-million syringes in anticipation of a vaccine. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Fitz-Morris takes over as communications director to Public Services and Procurement Minister Anand

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 3, 2020
  • Public Services and Procurement Minister Anita Anand recently scooped up James Fitz-Morris to serve as her new director of communications, after her former one,

Fitz-Morris takes over as communications director to Public Services and Procurement Minister Anand

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 3, 2020
  • Public Services and Procurement Minister Anita Anand recently scooped up James Fitz-Morris to serve as her new director of communications, after her former one,
Public Services and Procurement Minister Anita Anand arrives at the West Block for a press conference on the government's COVID-19 procurement efforts on June 2, during which she announced that the feds have signed a contract with Becton Dickinson Canada for 37-million syringes in anticipation of a vaccine. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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