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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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What’s your issue? Taxes, climate change, health care top leaders’ campaign pitches this election

  • With less than a week to go until Oct. 21, there’s been plenty of lamenting over the issues that aren’t being talked about this campaign.
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 16, 2019
The Hill Times dives into the issues that have taken a spotlight for Liberal Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, and Green Party Leader Elizabeth May so far this campaign. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

What’s your issue? Taxes, climate change, health care top leaders’ campaign pitches this election

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 16, 2019
  • With less than a week to go until Oct. 21, there’s been plenty of lamenting over the issues that aren’t being talked about this campaign.

What’s your issue? Taxes, climate change, health care top leaders’ campaign pitches this election

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 16, 2019
  • With less than a week to go until Oct. 21, there’s been plenty of lamenting over the issues that aren’t being talked about this campaign.
The Hill Times dives into the issues that have taken a spotlight for Liberal Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, and Green Party Leader Elizabeth May so far this campaign. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Politics This Morning: Trudeau’s in Toronto, Scheer to tour Atlantic, May joining climate strikers in Calgary

  • Happy Friday! It’s Day 10 of the 43rd federal election. After a day dominated by backlash—and apologies—over unearthed photographs and a video of Prime
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 20, 2019
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured Sept. 19 holding a press conference in Winnipeg, Man., which was dominated by questions over photographs and a video of the Liberal leader donning blackface and brownface. Screenshot courtesy of Global News

Politics This Morning: Trudeau’s in Toronto, Scheer to tour Atlantic, May joining climate strikers in Calgary

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 20, 2019
  • Happy Friday! It’s Day 10 of the 43rd federal election. After a day dominated by backlash—and apologies—over unearthed photographs and a video of Prime

Politics This Morning: Trudeau’s in Toronto, Scheer to tour Atlantic, May joining climate strikers in Calgary

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 20, 2019
  • Happy Friday! It’s Day 10 of the 43rd federal election. After a day dominated by backlash—and apologies—over unearthed photographs and a video of Prime
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured Sept. 19 holding a press conference in Winnipeg, Man., which was dominated by questions over photographs and a video of the Liberal leader donning blackface and brownface. Screenshot courtesy of Global News

Small team working to help realize People’s Party’s big ambitions this fall

  • People’s Party Leader Maxime Bernier and his team have been busy in the year since forming the new party and committing to run candidates
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 16, 2019
Maxime Bernier, flanked by Martin Masse, right, and a former intern, is pictured heading to the National Press Theatre to announce the launch of his new party, the People's Party of Canada, on Sept. 14, 2018. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Small team working to help realize People’s Party’s big ambitions this fall

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 16, 2019
  • People’s Party Leader Maxime Bernier and his team have been busy in the year since forming the new party and committing to run candidates

Small team working to help realize People’s Party’s big ambitions this fall

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 16, 2019
  • People’s Party Leader Maxime Bernier and his team have been busy in the year since forming the new party and committing to run candidates
Maxime Bernier, flanked by Martin Masse, right, and a former intern, is pictured heading to the National Press Theatre to announce the launch of his new party, the People's Party of Canada, on Sept. 14, 2018. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Familiar faces fill NDP campaign team, led by Jennifer Howard

  • The NDP has struggled to recover its pre-2015 strength in the years since the last election, but it’s heading into the fall campaign with
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 16, 2019
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, pictured on Feb. 27, 2019, greeting his caucus in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Familiar faces fill NDP campaign team, led by Jennifer Howard

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 16, 2019
  • The NDP has struggled to recover its pre-2015 strength in the years since the last election, but it’s heading into the fall campaign with

Familiar faces fill NDP campaign team, led by Jennifer Howard

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 16, 2019
  • The NDP has struggled to recover its pre-2015 strength in the years since the last election, but it’s heading into the fall campaign with
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, pictured on Feb. 27, 2019, greeting his caucus in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Tried and tested team behind Conservative Party’s bid to return to government

  • Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer and team are gunning to form the next government in October, and the party’s campaign team, led by former party
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 16, 2019
Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer tapped Hamish Marshall, top right, to run the 2019 national campaign. Mr. Marshall will be aided deputy campaign managers Marc-André Lecler, centre right, and Dustin Van Vugt, above right. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and courtesy of LinkedIn and Facebook

Tried and tested team behind Conservative Party’s bid to return to government

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 16, 2019
  • Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer and team are gunning to form the next government in October, and the party’s campaign team, led by former party

Tried and tested team behind Conservative Party’s bid to return to government

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 16, 2019
  • Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer and team are gunning to form the next government in October, and the party’s campaign team, led by former party
Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer tapped Hamish Marshall, top right, to run the 2019 national campaign. Mr. Marshall will be aided deputy campaign managers Marc-André Lecler, centre right, and Dustin Van Vugt, above right. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and courtesy of LinkedIn and Facebook

Greens running biggest federal campaign yet, led by Jonathan Dickie

  • Much is new when it comes to the federal Green Party’s campaign, including a first-ever rapid response team, a bulked up team of provincial
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 16, 2019
Green Party Leader Elizabeth May has a busy fall campaign ahead of her, with plans to visit target ridings and regions, including in Ontario, Atlantic Canada, Quebec, and British Columbia, including Vancouver Island. Leading tour organizer is Debra Eindiguer, above right, who's one of two deputy campaign managers, with Jonathan Dickie, top right, leading the charge as national campaign manager. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and courtesy of LinkedIn

Greens running biggest federal campaign yet, led by Jonathan Dickie

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 16, 2019
  • Much is new when it comes to the federal Green Party’s campaign, including a first-ever rapid response team, a bulked up team of provincial

Greens running biggest federal campaign yet, led by Jonathan Dickie

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 16, 2019
  • Much is new when it comes to the federal Green Party’s campaign, including a first-ever rapid response team, a bulked up team of provincial
Green Party Leader Elizabeth May has a busy fall campaign ahead of her, with plans to visit target ridings and regions, including in Ontario, Atlantic Canada, Quebec, and British Columbia, including Vancouver Island. Leading tour organizer is Debra Eindiguer, above right, who's one of two deputy campaign managers, with Jonathan Dickie, top right, leading the charge as national campaign manager. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and courtesy of LinkedIn

Start of Trans Mountain pipeline construction amid election a threat to Liberals in B.C., say observers

  • Construction on the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project will be underway during the federal election, and while the start of work may steal steam
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 4, 2019
Pipeline protestors are pictured in Vancouver in 2017. Protests are widely expected to kick off amid the start of construction work at Trans Mountain sites in the Greater Vancouver Area, presenting an electoral risk to Liberals in the region. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

Start of Trans Mountain pipeline construction amid election a threat to Liberals in B.C., say observers

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 4, 2019
  • Construction on the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project will be underway during the federal election, and while the start of work may steal steam

Start of Trans Mountain pipeline construction amid election a threat to Liberals in B.C., say observers

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 4, 2019
  • Construction on the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project will be underway during the federal election, and while the start of work may steal steam
Pipeline protestors are pictured in Vancouver in 2017. Protests are widely expected to kick off amid the start of construction work at Trans Mountain sites in the Greater Vancouver Area, presenting an electoral risk to Liberals in the region. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

PMO Ontario desk among handful of recent staff exits from top office

  • The metaphorical revolving door of the Prime Minister’s Office has gotten plenty of action in recent weeks, with a handful of political staffers moving
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 4, 2019
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's office is slimming down, with four more recent staff departures to note. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

PMO Ontario desk among handful of recent staff exits from top office

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 4, 2019
  • The metaphorical revolving door of the Prime Minister’s Office has gotten plenty of action in recent weeks, with a handful of political staffers moving

PMO Ontario desk among handful of recent staff exits from top office

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 4, 2019
  • The metaphorical revolving door of the Prime Minister’s Office has gotten plenty of action in recent weeks, with a handful of political staffers moving
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's office is slimming down, with four more recent staff departures to note. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Ex-staffers to ministers Hajdu, Carr hit the campaign trail

  • Employment, Workforce Development, and Labour Minister Patty Hajdu has seen a couple of staff departures of late, with Roy Karam and Aisling MacKnight both
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 2, 2019
Employment Minister Patty Hajdu has seen four staffers leave her office this summer, including Leah Van Houten, who's now her campaign manager in Thunder Bay-Superior North, Ont. Trade Minister Jim Carr, meanwhile, also recently saw one of his political aides take leave to run his own re-election bid in Winnipeg South Centre, Man. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Ex-staffers to ministers Hajdu, Carr hit the campaign trail

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 2, 2019
  • Employment, Workforce Development, and Labour Minister Patty Hajdu has seen a couple of staff departures of late, with Roy Karam and Aisling MacKnight both

Ex-staffers to ministers Hajdu, Carr hit the campaign trail

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 2, 2019
  • Employment, Workforce Development, and Labour Minister Patty Hajdu has seen a couple of staff departures of late, with Roy Karam and Aisling MacKnight both
Employment Minister Patty Hajdu has seen four staffers leave her office this summer, including Leah Van Houten, who's now her campaign manager in Thunder Bay-Superior North, Ont. Trade Minister Jim Carr, meanwhile, also recently saw one of his political aides take leave to run his own re-election bid in Winnipeg South Centre, Man. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Early Manitoba election call bad news for Trudeau Liberals: observers

  • Manitobans are going to the polls on Sept. 10, a year earlier than planned, and observers say the timing could mean a harder slog
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 21, 2019
Manitoba Progressive Conservative Premier Brian Pallister, pictured being scrummed by reporters in Ottawa in October 2017, has called the provincial election early, and observers agree it's bad news for the federal Liberals, with Andrew Scheer's Conservatives most likely to benefit. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Early Manitoba election call bad news for Trudeau Liberals: observers

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 21, 2019
  • Manitobans are going to the polls on Sept. 10, a year earlier than planned, and observers say the timing could mean a harder slog

Early Manitoba election call bad news for Trudeau Liberals: observers

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 21, 2019
  • Manitobans are going to the polls on Sept. 10, a year earlier than planned, and observers say the timing could mean a harder slog
Manitoba Progressive Conservative Premier Brian Pallister, pictured being scrummed by reporters in Ottawa in October 2017, has called the provincial election early, and observers agree it's bad news for the federal Liberals, with Andrew Scheer's Conservatives most likely to benefit. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Political aides exit offices of ministers Freeland, Carr

  • The pre-campaign summer staff shake-up continues, with a couple of recent political staff departures for both Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland and International Trade
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 19, 2019
There are two political staff departures of note for both Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland and International Trade Diversification Minister Jim Carr. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Political aides exit offices of ministers Freeland, Carr

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 19, 2019
  • The pre-campaign summer staff shake-up continues, with a couple of recent political staff departures for both Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland and International Trade

Political aides exit offices of ministers Freeland, Carr

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 19, 2019
  • The pre-campaign summer staff shake-up continues, with a couple of recent political staff departures for both Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland and International Trade
There are two political staff departures of note for both Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland and International Trade Diversification Minister Jim Carr. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Shorter fall campaign anticipated by many political watchers

  • There are less than 10 weeks left until voters go to the polls as scheduled on Oct. 21 and it’s an open question as
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 14, 2019
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured July 31 during the Liberal Party's two-day candidate training event in Ottawa. Many observers expect the Liberals will opt for a shorter campaign this fall, closer to the 36-day minimum. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Shorter fall campaign anticipated by many political watchers

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 14, 2019
  • There are less than 10 weeks left until voters go to the polls as scheduled on Oct. 21 and it’s an open question as

Shorter fall campaign anticipated by many political watchers

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 14, 2019
  • There are less than 10 weeks left until voters go to the polls as scheduled on Oct. 21 and it’s an open question as
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured July 31 during the Liberal Party's two-day candidate training event in Ottawa. Many observers expect the Liberals will opt for a shorter campaign this fall, closer to the 36-day minimum. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Health Minister’s director of communications exits for private sector

  • Health Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor bade farewell to her director of communications of the last year and a half, Mathieu Filion, last week. Now
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 14, 2019
Health Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor's director of communications, Mathieu Filion, recently exited for the private sector. In turn, press secretary Thierry Bélair has taken over the role. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Health Minister’s director of communications exits for private sector

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 14, 2019
  • Health Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor bade farewell to her director of communications of the last year and a half, Mathieu Filion, last week. Now

Health Minister’s director of communications exits for private sector

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 14, 2019
  • Health Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor bade farewell to her director of communications of the last year and a half, Mathieu Filion, last week. Now
Health Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor's director of communications, Mathieu Filion, recently exited for the private sector. In turn, press secretary Thierry Bélair has taken over the role. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Directors depart offices of Minister Sohi and Minister Hajdu

  • Canada’s Natural Resources Minister Amarjeet Sohi has bid farewell to his director of parliamentary affairs, Sandra Schwartz, while Employment, Workforce Development, and Labour Minister
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 12, 2019
Natural Resources Minister Amarjeet Sohi and Employment Minister Patty Hajdu have both recently seen director-level staff exit their respective ministerial offices. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Directors depart offices of Minister Sohi and Minister Hajdu

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 12, 2019
  • Canada’s Natural Resources Minister Amarjeet Sohi has bid farewell to his director of parliamentary affairs, Sandra Schwartz, while Employment, Workforce Development, and Labour Minister

Directors depart offices of Minister Sohi and Minister Hajdu

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 12, 2019
  • Canada’s Natural Resources Minister Amarjeet Sohi has bid farewell to his director of parliamentary affairs, Sandra Schwartz, while Employment, Workforce Development, and Labour Minister
Natural Resources Minister Amarjeet Sohi and Employment Minister Patty Hajdu have both recently seen director-level staff exit their respective ministerial offices. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

PMO down a regional adviser for the Prairies after recent staff exit

  • Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s office is in need of a new regional adviser for the Prairies after Ryan Adam recently made his exit from
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 7, 2019
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured speaking at a two-day campaign workshop put on by the Liberal Party in Ottawa on July 31, will need a new regional affairs advisor for the Prairies in his Prime Minister's Office. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

PMO down a regional adviser for the Prairies after recent staff exit

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 7, 2019
  • Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s office is in need of a new regional adviser for the Prairies after Ryan Adam recently made his exit from

PMO down a regional adviser for the Prairies after recent staff exit

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 7, 2019
  • Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s office is in need of a new regional adviser for the Prairies after Ryan Adam recently made his exit from
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured speaking at a two-day campaign workshop put on by the Liberal Party in Ottawa on July 31, will need a new regional affairs advisor for the Prairies in his Prime Minister's Office. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Record-setting second quarter thanks to pre-election momentum, messaging, say party reps

  • Four of the five major political parties set fundraising records in the second quarter of 2019, the NDP excluded, and party reps say the
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 7, 2019
Liberal Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, and Green Party Leader Elizabeth May all saw their party's fundraising and donor numbers increase in the second quarter of 2019 over the last. All but the NDP set historic records for second quarter fundraising. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Record-setting second quarter thanks to pre-election momentum, messaging, say party reps

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 7, 2019
  • Four of the five major political parties set fundraising records in the second quarter of 2019, the NDP excluded, and party reps say the

Record-setting second quarter thanks to pre-election momentum, messaging, say party reps

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 7, 2019
  • Four of the five major political parties set fundraising records in the second quarter of 2019, the NDP excluded, and party reps say the
Liberal Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, and Green Party Leader Elizabeth May all saw their party's fundraising and donor numbers increase in the second quarter of 2019 over the last. All but the NDP set historic records for second quarter fundraising. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Treasury Board President Murray’s chief of staff exits for Liberal campaign

  • Treasury Board President Joyce Murray recently bid farewell to her chief of staff, Adam Carroll, who’s left Parliament Hill to join the national Liberal
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 5, 2019
Treasury Board President Joyce Murray, left, has a new acting chief of staff, while Innovation Minister Navdeep Bains and Environment Minister Catherine McKenna have both recently seen staff depart. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Treasury Board President Murray’s chief of staff exits for Liberal campaign

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 5, 2019
  • Treasury Board President Joyce Murray recently bid farewell to her chief of staff, Adam Carroll, who’s left Parliament Hill to join the national Liberal

Treasury Board President Murray’s chief of staff exits for Liberal campaign

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 5, 2019
  • Treasury Board President Joyce Murray recently bid farewell to her chief of staff, Adam Carroll, who’s left Parliament Hill to join the national Liberal
Treasury Board President Joyce Murray, left, has a new acting chief of staff, while Innovation Minister Navdeep Bains and Environment Minister Catherine McKenna have both recently seen staff depart. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Green day: Local funnyman Tom Green hosts picnic to stop Château Laurier expansion

  • Ottawa-born comedian Tom Green’s sunset picnic beside the Château Laurier in Major’s Hill Park drew an estimated 300 people on July 27, based on
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT, NEIL MOSS | July 31, 2019
Liberal MP Mona Fortier, left, joined comedian Tom Green, and Environment Minister Catherine McKenna, right, at a July 27 picnic of likeminded Ottawans who oppose the Château Laurier expansion. Photograph courtesy of Jean-Marc Carisse

Green day: Local funnyman Tom Green hosts picnic to stop Château Laurier expansion

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT, NEIL MOSS | July 31, 2019
  • Ottawa-born comedian Tom Green’s sunset picnic beside the Château Laurier in Major’s Hill Park drew an estimated 300 people on July 27, based on

Green day: Local funnyman Tom Green hosts picnic to stop Château Laurier expansion

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT, NEIL MOSS | July 31, 2019
  • Ottawa-born comedian Tom Green’s sunset picnic beside the Château Laurier in Major’s Hill Park drew an estimated 300 people on July 27, based on
Liberal MP Mona Fortier, left, joined comedian Tom Green, and Environment Minister Catherine McKenna, right, at a July 27 picnic of likeminded Ottawans who oppose the Château Laurier expansion. Photograph courtesy of Jean-Marc Carisse

Mid-summer staffing changes for ministers Sajjan, Duncan

  • National Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan has a new staffer in his office, with Floriane Bonneville now on the job as a special assistant for
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 31, 2019
National Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan has a new special assistant for issues management, and Science and Sport Minister Kirsty Duncan has a new executive assistant. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Mid-summer staffing changes for ministers Sajjan, Duncan

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 31, 2019
  • National Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan has a new staffer in his office, with Floriane Bonneville now on the job as a special assistant for

Mid-summer staffing changes for ministers Sajjan, Duncan

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 31, 2019
  • National Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan has a new staffer in his office, with Floriane Bonneville now on the job as a special assistant for
National Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan has a new special assistant for issues management, and Science and Sport Minister Kirsty Duncan has a new executive assistant. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Political staff busy bees in riding associations and beyond, public declarations show

  • A year has passed since Hill Climbers last took a look at the public declarations of outside activities filed by political staffers, and it
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 24, 2019
The West Block's southern entrance. It seems the often-hectic cut and thrust of political work in ministers’ offices is not enough for some eager Hill climbers, with 37 political staffers declaring outside activities since June 2018. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Political staff busy bees in riding associations and beyond, public declarations show

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 24, 2019
  • A year has passed since Hill Climbers last took a look at the public declarations of outside activities filed by political staffers, and it

Political staff busy bees in riding associations and beyond, public declarations show

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 24, 2019
  • A year has passed since Hill Climbers last took a look at the public declarations of outside activities filed by political staffers, and it
The West Block's southern entrance. It seems the often-hectic cut and thrust of political work in ministers’ offices is not enough for some eager Hill climbers, with 37 political staffers declaring outside activities since June 2018. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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