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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.
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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Bloc Québécois’ resurgence shifting race in Quebec, threatening Liberal fortunes, say observers

  • The federal battleground in Quebec is shifting, with a renewed Bloc Québécois shaping up to be real competition, and a factor other parties can’t
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 24, 2019
All 10 incumbent Bloc Québécois MPs will be running for re-election in 2019, and the party has 38 candidates nominated to date. A number of Bloc MPs pictured on September 2018 speaking on the Hill, from left to right: Marilène Gill, then-interim leader Mario Beaulieu, Louis Plamondon, Simon Marcil, Xavier Barsalou-Duval, and Monique Pauzé. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Bloc Québécois’ resurgence shifting race in Quebec, threatening Liberal fortunes, say observers

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 24, 2019
  • The federal battleground in Quebec is shifting, with a renewed Bloc Québécois shaping up to be real competition, and a factor other parties can’t

Bloc Québécois’ resurgence shifting race in Quebec, threatening Liberal fortunes, say observers

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 24, 2019
  • The federal battleground in Quebec is shifting, with a renewed Bloc Québécois shaping up to be real competition, and a factor other parties can’t
All 10 incumbent Bloc Québécois MPs will be running for re-election in 2019, and the party has 38 candidates nominated to date. A number of Bloc MPs pictured on September 2018 speaking on the Hill, from left to right: Marilène Gill, then-interim leader Mario Beaulieu, Louis Plamondon, Simon Marcil, Xavier Barsalou-Duval, and Monique Pauzé. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Recent staff exits in Treasury Board President Murray’s office, Liberal research bureau

  • Treasury Board President Joyce Murray recently bade farewell to two of her political aides: Jonathan Chiu and Jonathan Robinson. Not only do they have
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 22, 2019
Treasury Board President Joyce Murray, pictured leaving a cabinet meeting in the West Block in May, recently had two of her ministerial staffers exit to join her office as the Liberal MP for Vancouver Quadra, B.C. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Recent staff exits in Treasury Board President Murray’s office, Liberal research bureau

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 22, 2019
  • Treasury Board President Joyce Murray recently bade farewell to two of her political aides: Jonathan Chiu and Jonathan Robinson. Not only do they have

Recent staff exits in Treasury Board President Murray’s office, Liberal research bureau

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 22, 2019
  • Treasury Board President Joyce Murray recently bade farewell to two of her political aides: Jonathan Chiu and Jonathan Robinson. Not only do they have
Treasury Board President Joyce Murray, pictured leaving a cabinet meeting in the West Block in May, recently had two of her ministerial staffers exit to join her office as the Liberal MP for Vancouver Quadra, B.C. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

NDP loses Supreme Court appeal bid, ending challenge of BOIE’s $4-million repayment order

  • The Supreme Court of Canada has ruled to dismiss the NDP’s attempt to challenge 2014 decisions by the House Board of Internal Economy ordering
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 18, 2019
In a ruling issued July 18, the Supreme Court of Canada has opted not to hear an attempt by the NDP to appeal a Federal Court of Appeal ruling dismissing its challenge of 2014 rulings by the Board of Internal Economy, which the court ruled were protected by parliamentary privilege. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

NDP loses Supreme Court appeal bid, ending challenge of BOIE’s $4-million repayment order

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 18, 2019
  • The Supreme Court of Canada has ruled to dismiss the NDP’s attempt to challenge 2014 decisions by the House Board of Internal Economy ordering

NDP loses Supreme Court appeal bid, ending challenge of BOIE’s $4-million repayment order

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 18, 2019
  • The Supreme Court of Canada has ruled to dismiss the NDP’s attempt to challenge 2014 decisions by the House Board of Internal Economy ordering
In a ruling issued July 18, the Supreme Court of Canada has opted not to hear an attempt by the NDP to appeal a Federal Court of Appeal ruling dismissing its challenge of 2014 rulings by the Board of Internal Economy, which the court ruled were protected by parliamentary privilege. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Majority of Canadians may support TMX, but the project remains an electoral risk for Liberals: pollsters

  • Recent polls may indicate a majority of Canadians support the government’s plowing ahead with the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project, but with further opposition
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 17, 2019
Natural Resources Minister Amarjeet Sohi and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured June 18 announcing the government's re-approval of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project. At the announcement, Mr. Trudeau said the feds would begin reaching out to Indigenous groups interested in buying the project and are open to selling 100 per cent of it to such investors. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Majority of Canadians may support TMX, but the project remains an electoral risk for Liberals: pollsters

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 17, 2019
  • Recent polls may indicate a majority of Canadians support the government’s plowing ahead with the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project, but with further opposition

Majority of Canadians may support TMX, but the project remains an electoral risk for Liberals: pollsters

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 17, 2019
  • Recent polls may indicate a majority of Canadians support the government’s plowing ahead with the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project, but with further opposition
Natural Resources Minister Amarjeet Sohi and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured June 18 announcing the government's re-approval of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project. At the announcement, Mr. Trudeau said the feds would begin reaching out to Indigenous groups interested in buying the project and are open to selling 100 per cent of it to such investors. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Science and Sport Minister Duncan down a director

  • Sport and Science Minister Kirsty Duncan recently bade farewell to her director of operations, Catherine Loiacono. Ms. Loiacono first joined Ms. Duncan’s office as
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 17, 2019
Science and Sport Minister Kirsty Duncan, pictured heading into a cabinet meeting in the West Block in May, recently bade farewell to her director of operations. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Science and Sport Minister Duncan down a director

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 17, 2019
  • Sport and Science Minister Kirsty Duncan recently bade farewell to her director of operations, Catherine Loiacono. Ms. Loiacono first joined Ms. Duncan’s office as

Science and Sport Minister Duncan down a director

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 17, 2019
  • Sport and Science Minister Kirsty Duncan recently bade farewell to her director of operations, Catherine Loiacono. Ms. Loiacono first joined Ms. Duncan’s office as
Science and Sport Minister Kirsty Duncan, pictured heading into a cabinet meeting in the West Block in May, recently bade farewell to her director of operations. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

New chief of staff for Public Services Minister Qualtrough

  • Public Services and Procurement Minister Carla Qualtrough has a new chief of staff in her office following Matt Stickney’s exit to join the Liberal
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 15, 2019
Public Services Minister Carla Qualtrough has a new chief of staff, Taras Zalusky, following Matt Stickney's exit for the Liberal Party's national campaign team. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

New chief of staff for Public Services Minister Qualtrough

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 15, 2019
  • Public Services and Procurement Minister Carla Qualtrough has a new chief of staff in her office following Matt Stickney’s exit to join the Liberal

New chief of staff for Public Services Minister Qualtrough

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 15, 2019
  • Public Services and Procurement Minister Carla Qualtrough has a new chief of staff in her office following Matt Stickney’s exit to join the Liberal
Public Services Minister Carla Qualtrough has a new chief of staff, Taras Zalusky, following Matt Stickney's exit for the Liberal Party's national campaign team. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

New policy directors for ministers Morneau, Champagne, and LeBlanc

  • Finance Minister Bill Morneau and Infrastructure Minister François-Philippe Champagne both have new directors of policy in their respective ministerial offices. Justin To exited as
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 10, 2019
Finance Minister Bill Morneau, Infrastructure Minister François-Philippe Champagne, and Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc all have new directors of policy in their respective offices. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

New policy directors for ministers Morneau, Champagne, and LeBlanc

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 10, 2019
  • Finance Minister Bill Morneau and Infrastructure Minister François-Philippe Champagne both have new directors of policy in their respective ministerial offices. Justin To exited as

New policy directors for ministers Morneau, Champagne, and LeBlanc

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 10, 2019
  • Finance Minister Bill Morneau and Infrastructure Minister François-Philippe Champagne both have new directors of policy in their respective ministerial offices. Justin To exited as
Finance Minister Bill Morneau, Infrastructure Minister François-Philippe Champagne, and Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc all have new directors of policy in their respective offices. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

New House sergeant-at-arms named, but expert says delay adds to questions over new process

  • Four years after the position was vacated, the House of Commons finally has a new sergeant-at-arms, with Patrick McDonell, who’d acted in the role
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 10, 2019
Patrick McDonell, pictured carrying the mace and leading the House Speaker's parade in his role as acting sergeant-at-arms, permanently took over the post on July 1, more than four years after it was vacated in January 2015. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

New House sergeant-at-arms named, but expert says delay adds to questions over new process

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 10, 2019
  • Four years after the position was vacated, the House of Commons finally has a new sergeant-at-arms, with Patrick McDonell, who’d acted in the role

New House sergeant-at-arms named, but expert says delay adds to questions over new process

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 10, 2019
  • Four years after the position was vacated, the House of Commons finally has a new sergeant-at-arms, with Patrick McDonell, who’d acted in the role
Patrick McDonell, pictured carrying the mace and leading the House Speaker's parade in his role as acting sergeant-at-arms, permanently took over the post on July 1, more than four years after it was vacated in January 2015. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

This just in: Olivier Duchesneau joins Liberal HQ as deputy national campaign director

  • Olivier Duchesneau recently exited his post as chief of staff in Families, Children, and Social Development Minister Jean-Yves Duclos’ office to become deputy national
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 8, 2019
Families, Children, and Social Development Minister Jean-Yves Duclos has a new chief of staff in his office after Olivier Duchesneau's recent exit for party headquarters where he's now at work as deputy national campaign director. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

This just in: Olivier Duchesneau joins Liberal HQ as deputy national campaign director

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 8, 2019
  • Olivier Duchesneau recently exited his post as chief of staff in Families, Children, and Social Development Minister Jean-Yves Duclos’ office to become deputy national

This just in: Olivier Duchesneau joins Liberal HQ as deputy national campaign director

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 8, 2019
  • Olivier Duchesneau recently exited his post as chief of staff in Families, Children, and Social Development Minister Jean-Yves Duclos’ office to become deputy national
Families, Children, and Social Development Minister Jean-Yves Duclos has a new chief of staff in his office after Olivier Duchesneau's recent exit for party headquarters where he's now at work as deputy national campaign director. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘We have to be part of it’: Indigenous MPs say there needs to be better representation

  • More electoral education, mentorships for rookies, and proactive party policies will help bring about a needed increase in Indigenous representation in federal politics, from
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 19, 2019
In 2015, a record number of Indigenous MPs, 10, were elected to the House, including from top left: Ind. MP Jody Wilson-Raybould, Liberal MP Yvonne Jones, Liberal MP Robert-Falcon Ouellette, NDP MP Romeo Saganash, NDP MP Georgina Jolibois, Liberal MP Michael McLeod, above left, Liberal MP Don Rusnak, Ind. MP Hunter Tootoo, Liberal MP Dan Vandal, and Liberal MP Vance Badawey. But that's not enough to effect real change, MPs say. The Hill Times file photographs, photographs by Andrew Meade, and courtesy of the House of Commons

‘We have to be part of it’: Indigenous MPs say there needs to be better representation

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 19, 2019
  • More electoral education, mentorships for rookies, and proactive party policies will help bring about a needed increase in Indigenous representation in federal politics, from

‘We have to be part of it’: Indigenous MPs say there needs to be better representation

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 19, 2019
  • More electoral education, mentorships for rookies, and proactive party policies will help bring about a needed increase in Indigenous representation in federal politics, from
In 2015, a record number of Indigenous MPs, 10, were elected to the House, including from top left: Ind. MP Jody Wilson-Raybould, Liberal MP Yvonne Jones, Liberal MP Robert-Falcon Ouellette, NDP MP Romeo Saganash, NDP MP Georgina Jolibois, Liberal MP Michael McLeod, above left, Liberal MP Don Rusnak, Ind. MP Hunter Tootoo, Liberal MP Dan Vandal, and Liberal MP Vance Badawey. But that's not enough to effect real change, MPs say. The Hill Times file photographs, photographs by Andrew Meade, and courtesy of the House of Commons

Veterans Affairs Minister MacAulay hires Morneau adviser to head up his policy team

  • Veterans Affairs and Associate Defence Minister Lawrence MacAulay has a new director of policy in his office, with Emily Yorke, a former policy adviser
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 17, 2019
Veterans Affairs Minister Lawrence MacAulay, left, has a new director of policy, Emily Yorke, while Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan, centre, and Tourism, Official Languages, and La Francophonie Minister Mélanie Joly have new advisers. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Veterans Affairs Minister MacAulay hires Morneau adviser to head up his policy team

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 17, 2019
  • Veterans Affairs and Associate Defence Minister Lawrence MacAulay has a new director of policy in his office, with Emily Yorke, a former policy adviser

Veterans Affairs Minister MacAulay hires Morneau adviser to head up his policy team

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 17, 2019
  • Veterans Affairs and Associate Defence Minister Lawrence MacAulay has a new director of policy in his office, with Emily Yorke, a former policy adviser
Veterans Affairs Minister Lawrence MacAulay, left, has a new director of policy, Emily Yorke, while Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan, centre, and Tourism, Official Languages, and La Francophonie Minister Mélanie Joly have new advisers. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

PSPC Minister Qualtrough names new press secretary

  • Public Services and Procurement Minister Carla Qualtrough recently promoted communications adviser Marielle Hossack to take over as her new press secretary. Ms. Hossack has
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 12, 2019
Public Services and Procurement Minister Carla Qualtrough, pictured at the Senate National Finance Committee in April, has made a few changes to her political staff lineup of late. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

PSPC Minister Qualtrough names new press secretary

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 12, 2019
  • Public Services and Procurement Minister Carla Qualtrough recently promoted communications adviser Marielle Hossack to take over as her new press secretary. Ms. Hossack has

PSPC Minister Qualtrough names new press secretary

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 12, 2019
  • Public Services and Procurement Minister Carla Qualtrough recently promoted communications adviser Marielle Hossack to take over as her new press secretary. Ms. Hossack has
Public Services and Procurement Minister Carla Qualtrough, pictured at the Senate National Finance Committee in April, has made a few changes to her political staff lineup of late. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

New-parent MPs allowed year-long pass from House duties under long-awaited leave changes

  • Long-awaited parental leave provisions are in the final stretch in the House of Commons, with the proposed new system allowing Members of Parliament to
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 12, 2019
NDP MP Christine Moore and Democratic Institutions Minister Karina Gould are two of four sitting MPs to have given birth during this Parliament, and are lauding the long-awaited plan to allow new parent Members of Parliament to be absent from House sittings to care for their new child. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

New-parent MPs allowed year-long pass from House duties under long-awaited leave changes

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 12, 2019
  • Long-awaited parental leave provisions are in the final stretch in the House of Commons, with the proposed new system allowing Members of Parliament to

New-parent MPs allowed year-long pass from House duties under long-awaited leave changes

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 12, 2019
  • Long-awaited parental leave provisions are in the final stretch in the House of Commons, with the proposed new system allowing Members of Parliament to
NDP MP Christine Moore and Democratic Institutions Minister Karina Gould are two of four sitting MPs to have given birth during this Parliament, and are lauding the long-awaited plan to allow new parent Members of Parliament to be absent from House sittings to care for their new child. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

“The renegotiated NAFTA deal still needs to be ratified by Parliament. Is there time left to get it done?”

  • Cameron Ahmad Liberal strategist “In 2015, Canadians told us they wanted real change. Inherent to this was the understanding that we would take a
Opinion | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 12, 2019

“The renegotiated NAFTA deal still needs to be ratified by Parliament. Is there time left to get it done?”

Opinion | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 12, 2019
  • Cameron Ahmad Liberal strategist “In 2015, Canadians told us they wanted real change. Inherent to this was the understanding that we would take a

“The renegotiated NAFTA deal still needs to be ratified by Parliament. Is there time left to get it done?”

Opinion | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 12, 2019
  • Cameron Ahmad Liberal strategist “In 2015, Canadians told us they wanted real change. Inherent to this was the understanding that we would take a

Conservative Leader Scheer makes changes to his OLO communications team

  • Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer recently made some changes to the communications team lineup in his Official Opposition Leader’s Office, with two former advisers to
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 10, 2019
Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer, pictured with members of his caucus in West Block on March 19, 2019, recently made some changes to his communications team, with two aides from Ontario Progressive Conservative Premier Doug Ford's now on the job as associate directors. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Conservative Leader Scheer makes changes to his OLO communications team

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 10, 2019
  • Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer recently made some changes to the communications team lineup in his Official Opposition Leader’s Office, with two former advisers to

Conservative Leader Scheer makes changes to his OLO communications team

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 10, 2019
  • Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer recently made some changes to the communications team lineup in his Official Opposition Leader’s Office, with two former advisers to
Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer, pictured with members of his caucus in West Block on March 19, 2019, recently made some changes to his communications team, with two aides from Ontario Progressive Conservative Premier Doug Ford's now on the job as associate directors. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Indigenous women look to federal parties to commit to national inquiry calls in October platforms

  • With the release of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls’ final report and recommendations, Indigenous women say they’re looking
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 5, 2019
The four national inquiry commissioners (clockwise from left: chief commissioner Marion Buller, Brian Eyolfson, Qajaq Robinson, and Michèle Audette) took part in a sacred ceremony to hand over the final report. Sitting on a red star blanket, the report was touched with sacred objects, including ash, tobacco, cedar, sweetgrass, sage, and copper cups of water from each coast before being wrapped in seal skin and tied with a Métis sash. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Indigenous women look to federal parties to commit to national inquiry calls in October platforms

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 5, 2019
  • With the release of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls’ final report and recommendations, Indigenous women say they’re looking

Indigenous women look to federal parties to commit to national inquiry calls in October platforms

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 5, 2019
  • With the release of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls’ final report and recommendations, Indigenous women say they’re looking
The four national inquiry commissioners (clockwise from left: chief commissioner Marion Buller, Brian Eyolfson, Qajaq Robinson, and Michèle Audette) took part in a sacred ceremony to hand over the final report. Sitting on a red star blanket, the report was touched with sacred objects, including ash, tobacco, cedar, sweetgrass, sage, and copper cups of water from each coast before being wrapped in seal skin and tied with a Métis sash. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Long service awards handed out to 109 MP staffers

  • A total of 109 staff to Members of Parliament were honoured with long service awards, meted out by House of Commons Speaker Geoff Regan
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 5, 2019
House of Commons Speaker Geoff Regan, pictured bottom centre, alongside a number of the Hill staffers who were honoured with long service awards at a ceremony in the Sir John A. Macdonald building on May 28. Photograph courtesy of the House of Commons

Long service awards handed out to 109 MP staffers

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 5, 2019
  • A total of 109 staff to Members of Parliament were honoured with long service awards, meted out by House of Commons Speaker Geoff Regan

Long service awards handed out to 109 MP staffers

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 5, 2019
  • A total of 109 staff to Members of Parliament were honoured with long service awards, meted out by House of Commons Speaker Geoff Regan
House of Commons Speaker Geoff Regan, pictured bottom centre, alongside a number of the Hill staffers who were honoured with long service awards at a ceremony in the Sir John A. Macdonald building on May 28. Photograph courtesy of the House of Commons

Director-level changes in intergovernmental affairs minister’s office

  • The intergovernmental and northern affairs and internal trade minister’s office—currently being overseen by Finance Minister Bill Morneau and Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Carolyn Bennett—has seen
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 3, 2019
Dominic LeBlanc, left, is on medical leave as minister of intergovernmental and northern affairs and internal trade, with Finance Minister Bill Morneau and Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Carolyn Bennett, who used to be responsible for northern affairs, acting in his stead. Two recent director-level changes recently took place in Mr. LeBlanc's office in his absence. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Director-level changes in intergovernmental affairs minister’s office

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 3, 2019
  • The intergovernmental and northern affairs and internal trade minister’s office—currently being overseen by Finance Minister Bill Morneau and Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Carolyn Bennett—has seen

Director-level changes in intergovernmental affairs minister’s office

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 3, 2019
  • The intergovernmental and northern affairs and internal trade minister’s office—currently being overseen by Finance Minister Bill Morneau and Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Carolyn Bennett—has seen
Dominic LeBlanc, left, is on medical leave as minister of intergovernmental and northern affairs and internal trade, with Finance Minister Bill Morneau and Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Carolyn Bennett, who used to be responsible for northern affairs, acting in his stead. Two recent director-level changes recently took place in Mr. LeBlanc's office in his absence. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

House Ethics Committee aims to leave strong roadmap, impetus for next Parliament to regulate social media, big data

  • The House Access to Information, Privacy, and Ethics Committee will be working to draft an international “book of best practices” for combatting online misinformation
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 3, 2019
Elected officials who were part of last week's International Grand Committee on Big Data, Privacy, and Democracy three-day meeting in Ottawa, pictured during a group question session with media on May 28, from top to bottom, left to right: Liberal MPs David Graham, Frank Baylis and Raj Saini, Singapore MP Sun Xueling, Conservative MP Peter Kent, Singapore's Minister of State for Law and Health MP Edwin Tong, U.K. Conservative MP Damian Collins, and Conservative MP Bob Zimmer. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

House Ethics Committee aims to leave strong roadmap, impetus for next Parliament to regulate social media, big data

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 3, 2019
  • The House Access to Information, Privacy, and Ethics Committee will be working to draft an international “book of best practices” for combatting online misinformation

House Ethics Committee aims to leave strong roadmap, impetus for next Parliament to regulate social media, big data

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 3, 2019
  • The House Access to Information, Privacy, and Ethics Committee will be working to draft an international “book of best practices” for combatting online misinformation
Elected officials who were part of last week's International Grand Committee on Big Data, Privacy, and Democracy three-day meeting in Ottawa, pictured during a group question session with media on May 28, from top to bottom, left to right: Liberal MPs David Graham, Frank Baylis and Raj Saini, Singapore MP Sun Xueling, Conservative MP Peter Kent, Singapore's Minister of State for Law and Health MP Edwin Tong, U.K. Conservative MP Damian Collins, and Conservative MP Bob Zimmer. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Bill C-48, the Oil Tanker Moratorium Act, is having a hard go in the Senate. Should this bill get passed? Why or why not?

  • Cameron Ahmad Liberal strategist  “The environment and the economy must go hand in hand. That’s a key principle that Andrew Scheer fails to understand
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 29, 2019

Bill C-48, the Oil Tanker Moratorium Act, is having a hard go in the Senate. Should this bill get passed? Why or why not?

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 29, 2019
  • Cameron Ahmad Liberal strategist  “The environment and the economy must go hand in hand. That’s a key principle that Andrew Scheer fails to understand

Bill C-48, the Oil Tanker Moratorium Act, is having a hard go in the Senate. Should this bill get passed? Why or why not?

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 29, 2019
  • Cameron Ahmad Liberal strategist  “The environment and the economy must go hand in hand. That’s a key principle that Andrew Scheer fails to understand

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