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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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One in, two out for Treasury Board President Murray’s staff team

  • There are a few staffing moves to report in Treasury Board President Joyce Murray’s office, with two recent departures followed by one new hire,
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 22, 2019
A few staffing moves have recently taken place in Treasury Board President Joyce Murray's office. Ms. Murray, pictured earlier this month in the West Block's Commons foyer, took over the post on March 18. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

One in, two out for Treasury Board President Murray’s staff team

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 22, 2019
  • There are a few staffing moves to report in Treasury Board President Joyce Murray’s office, with two recent departures followed by one new hire,

One in, two out for Treasury Board President Murray’s staff team

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 22, 2019
  • There are a few staffing moves to report in Treasury Board President Joyce Murray’s office, with two recent departures followed by one new hire,
A few staffing moves have recently taken place in Treasury Board President Joyce Murray's office. Ms. Murray, pictured earlier this month in the West Block's Commons foyer, took over the post on March 18. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Policy, parliamentary affairs directors named in Minister Bibeau’s office

  • Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau has appointed two new senior staff, directors of parliamentary affairs and policy. Making a return to the agriculture portfolio, Dan Lussier
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 17, 2019
Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau has named Dan Lussier as director of policy and Russell Milon as director of parliamentary affairs in her office. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Policy, parliamentary affairs directors named in Minister Bibeau’s office

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 17, 2019
  • Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau has appointed two new senior staff, directors of parliamentary affairs and policy. Making a return to the agriculture portfolio, Dan Lussier

Policy, parliamentary affairs directors named in Minister Bibeau’s office

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 17, 2019
  • Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau has appointed two new senior staff, directors of parliamentary affairs and policy. Making a return to the agriculture portfolio, Dan Lussier
Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau has named Dan Lussier as director of policy and Russell Milon as director of parliamentary affairs in her office. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

“China has halted imports of canola from some Canadian companies. How should the federal government respond?”

  • Cameron Ahmad Liberal strategist “Restoring full-market access for Canadian canola producers is a critical priority for our government, and ministers and officials have been
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 15, 2019

“China has halted imports of canola from some Canadian companies. How should the federal government respond?”

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 15, 2019
  • Cameron Ahmad Liberal strategist “Restoring full-market access for Canadian canola producers is a critical priority for our government, and ministers and officials have been

“China has halted imports of canola from some Canadian companies. How should the federal government respond?”

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 15, 2019
  • Cameron Ahmad Liberal strategist “Restoring full-market access for Canadian canola producers is a critical priority for our government, and ministers and officials have been

Standing Order rewrite expected to wrap up in June, says clerk, but Conservatives concerned, and experts say it’s a good move

  • A complete rewrite of the House of Commons’ sprawling Standing Orders is currently underway, aimed at making the rules that govern the House Chamber
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 15, 2019
House Clerk Charles Robert, left, Conservative Whip Mark Strahl, and Liberal MP David Graham. Mr. Robert has said he launched the initiative to re-write the Standing Orders in an effort to make it more user-friendly, but Mr. Strahl has questioned the true intent of the initiative. It's one that Mr. Graham supports seeing through so MPs can consider a full proposed new rulebook. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Standing Order rewrite expected to wrap up in June, says clerk, but Conservatives concerned, and experts say it’s a good move

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 15, 2019
  • A complete rewrite of the House of Commons’ sprawling Standing Orders is currently underway, aimed at making the rules that govern the House Chamber

Standing Order rewrite expected to wrap up in June, says clerk, but Conservatives concerned, and experts say it’s a good move

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 15, 2019
  • A complete rewrite of the House of Commons’ sprawling Standing Orders is currently underway, aimed at making the rules that govern the House Chamber
House Clerk Charles Robert, left, Conservative Whip Mark Strahl, and Liberal MP David Graham. Mr. Robert has said he launched the initiative to re-write the Standing Orders in an effort to make it more user-friendly, but Mr. Strahl has questioned the true intent of the initiative. It's one that Mr. Graham supports seeing through so MPs can consider a full proposed new rulebook. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Indigenous Services Minister O’Regan needs a new comms team after two recent exits

  • Further staffing changes are in the works in Indigenous Services Minister Seamus O’Regan’s office after the recent departure of two staffers, press secretary Rachel
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 15, 2019
Former Jane Philpott staffers Andrew MacKendrick, upper left, and Rachel Rappaport, lower left, recently exited Indigenous Services Minister Seamus O'Regan's office. Mr. MacKendrick declined to comment on Ms. Philpott's expulsion from the Liberal caucus and said he was he’s committed to helping ensure 'the Liberal Party can be successful.' Ms. Rappaport said her departure was unrelated to recent events involving Ms. Philpott. She is taking a few weeks off but is expected to return to the Hill. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade and courtesy of Twitter and Facebook

Indigenous Services Minister O’Regan needs a new comms team after two recent exits

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 15, 2019
  • Further staffing changes are in the works in Indigenous Services Minister Seamus O’Regan’s office after the recent departure of two staffers, press secretary Rachel

Indigenous Services Minister O’Regan needs a new comms team after two recent exits

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 15, 2019
  • Further staffing changes are in the works in Indigenous Services Minister Seamus O’Regan’s office after the recent departure of two staffers, press secretary Rachel
Former Jane Philpott staffers Andrew MacKendrick, upper left, and Rachel Rappaport, lower left, recently exited Indigenous Services Minister Seamus O'Regan's office. Mr. MacKendrick declined to comment on Ms. Philpott's expulsion from the Liberal caucus and said he was he’s committed to helping ensure 'the Liberal Party can be successful.' Ms. Rappaport said her departure was unrelated to recent events involving Ms. Philpott. She is taking a few weeks off but is expected to return to the Hill. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade and courtesy of Twitter and Facebook

Foreign minister shuffles policy shop

  • Justice Minister David Lametti’s office is down one policy adviser, with Benjamin Prud’homme’s recent exit for a new job in Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 10, 2019
Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland's new policy director is Vincent Garneau, pictured immediately next to her. They're seen headed into a press conference last month at Ottawa's National Press Theatre on the extension of Canadian military missions in Iraq and Ukraine. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Foreign minister shuffles policy shop

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 10, 2019
  • Justice Minister David Lametti’s office is down one policy adviser, with Benjamin Prud’homme’s recent exit for a new job in Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia

Foreign minister shuffles policy shop

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 10, 2019
  • Justice Minister David Lametti’s office is down one policy adviser, with Benjamin Prud’homme’s recent exit for a new job in Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia
Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland's new policy director is Vincent Garneau, pictured immediately next to her. They're seen headed into a press conference last month at Ottawa's National Press Theatre on the extension of Canadian military missions in Iraq and Ukraine. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Trudeau PMO scoops up new policy aide from Minister Bains’ team

  • The policy team in Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s office has a new member on board, with the recent addition of Javid Dharas who until
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 8, 2019
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured on the Hill on April 2, 2019, during a visit with the President of Israel, Reuvin Rivlin, has a new special assistant for policy in his office. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Trudeau PMO scoops up new policy aide from Minister Bains’ team

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 8, 2019
  • The policy team in Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s office has a new member on board, with the recent addition of Javid Dharas who until

Trudeau PMO scoops up new policy aide from Minister Bains’ team

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 8, 2019
  • The policy team in Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s office has a new member on board, with the recent addition of Javid Dharas who until
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured on the Hill on April 2, 2019, during a visit with the President of Israel, Reuvin Rivlin, has a new special assistant for policy in his office. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Recent events have broken trust in Liberal government, say Indigenous leaders, and it could lead to punishment at the polls in October

  • Indigenous leaders from across Canada say their trust in the Liberal government’s promise of a renewed relationship with Indigenous peoples has been broken and
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 8, 2019
Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami President Natan Obed, left, Mohawk activist Ellen Gabriel, Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs Grand Chief Stewart Phillip, Assembly of First Nations National Chief Perry Bellegarde, and Daughters of the Vote delegate Georgina Johnston. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and courtesy of Facebook

Recent events have broken trust in Liberal government, say Indigenous leaders, and it could lead to punishment at the polls in October

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 8, 2019
  • Indigenous leaders from across Canada say their trust in the Liberal government’s promise of a renewed relationship with Indigenous peoples has been broken and

Recent events have broken trust in Liberal government, say Indigenous leaders, and it could lead to punishment at the polls in October

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 8, 2019
  • Indigenous leaders from across Canada say their trust in the Liberal government’s promise of a renewed relationship with Indigenous peoples has been broken and
Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami President Natan Obed, left, Mohawk activist Ellen Gabriel, Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs Grand Chief Stewart Phillip, Assembly of First Nations National Chief Perry Bellegarde, and Daughters of the Vote delegate Georgina Johnston. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and courtesy of Facebook

Ministers LeBlanc, Bibeau change comms staff

  • Intergovernmental and Northern Affairs and Internal Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc is on the hunt for a new director of communications following the recent exit
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 3, 2019
Intergovernmental and Northern Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc, left, who's also responsible for internal trade, needs a new director of communications, while Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau, right, recently brought over her press secretary from her former post as minister for international development. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Ministers LeBlanc, Bibeau change comms staff

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 3, 2019
  • Intergovernmental and Northern Affairs and Internal Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc is on the hunt for a new director of communications following the recent exit

Ministers LeBlanc, Bibeau change comms staff

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 3, 2019
  • Intergovernmental and Northern Affairs and Internal Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc is on the hunt for a new director of communications following the recent exit
Intergovernmental and Northern Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc, left, who's also responsible for internal trade, needs a new director of communications, while Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau, right, recently brought over her press secretary from her former post as minister for international development. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

With seven months to go, Singh under crunch to introduce himself and his vision to Canadians

  • His journey to the House of Commons was the subject of much speculation, and after a long wait, and 534 days after being elected
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 1, 2019
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh has seven months left to make his case to Canadians before the next federal election. A campaign director has yet to be named, but Mr. Singh says the team is 'humming along' on the road to the Oct. 21 vote. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

With seven months to go, Singh under crunch to introduce himself and his vision to Canadians

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 1, 2019
  • His journey to the House of Commons was the subject of much speculation, and after a long wait, and 534 days after being elected

With seven months to go, Singh under crunch to introduce himself and his vision to Canadians

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 1, 2019
  • His journey to the House of Commons was the subject of much speculation, and after a long wait, and 534 days after being elected
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh has seven months left to make his case to Canadians before the next federal election. A campaign director has yet to be named, but Mr. Singh says the team is 'humming along' on the road to the Oct. 21 vote. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

MPs’ spending up $2.8-million, reaching $103.6-million so far for 2018-19

  • The latest third-quarter expenditure reports for MPs for 2018-19 show spending is on the rise once again, reaching almost $103.6-million, an increase of roughly
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 1, 2019
Conservative MP Todd Doherty was the highest-spending MP over the first three quarters of 2018-19, based on numbers released in a March 21 report. He was followed by Conservative MP David Yurdiga and Liberal MP Bob Nault, respectively. CCF MP Erin Weir is the lowest-spending MP so far in 2018-19, excluding those supported by other offices or who were not in office during the full period, which covers April to December 2018. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade and file photo

MPs’ spending up $2.8-million, reaching $103.6-million so far for 2018-19

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 1, 2019
  • The latest third-quarter expenditure reports for MPs for 2018-19 show spending is on the rise once again, reaching almost $103.6-million, an increase of roughly

MPs’ spending up $2.8-million, reaching $103.6-million so far for 2018-19

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 1, 2019
  • The latest third-quarter expenditure reports for MPs for 2018-19 show spending is on the rise once again, reaching almost $103.6-million, an increase of roughly
Conservative MP Todd Doherty was the highest-spending MP over the first three quarters of 2018-19, based on numbers released in a March 21 report. He was followed by Conservative MP David Yurdiga and Liberal MP Bob Nault, respectively. CCF MP Erin Weir is the lowest-spending MP so far in 2018-19, excluding those supported by other offices or who were not in office during the full period, which covers April to December 2018. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade and file photo

“There was only one House sitting week in March, and two slated for April. Should the House of Commons be sitting more often? Why or why not?”

  • Cameron Ahmad Liberal strategist “Members of Parliament do tremendously important work—both in Ottawa in Parliament and back home in their communities. They are their
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 1, 2019

“There was only one House sitting week in March, and two slated for April. Should the House of Commons be sitting more often? Why or why not?”

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 1, 2019
  • Cameron Ahmad Liberal strategist “Members of Parliament do tremendously important work—both in Ottawa in Parliament and back home in their communities. They are their

“There was only one House sitting week in March, and two slated for April. Should the House of Commons be sitting more often? Why or why not?”

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 1, 2019
  • Cameron Ahmad Liberal strategist “Members of Parliament do tremendously important work—both in Ottawa in Parliament and back home in their communities. They are their

Veterans Minister MacAulay Mann’s up

  • Veterans Affairs and Associate Defence Minister Lawrence MacAulay has brought his longtime aide, Matthew Mann, over from agriculture to his new office, where he’ll
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 1, 2019
Veterans Affairs Minister Lawrence MacAulay has brought over his longtime aide, Matthew Mann, to take over as director of parliamentary affairs in his new cabinet office. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Veterans Minister MacAulay Mann’s up

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 1, 2019
  • Veterans Affairs and Associate Defence Minister Lawrence MacAulay has brought his longtime aide, Matthew Mann, over from agriculture to his new office, where he’ll

Veterans Minister MacAulay Mann’s up

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 1, 2019
  • Veterans Affairs and Associate Defence Minister Lawrence MacAulay has brought his longtime aide, Matthew Mann, over from agriculture to his new office, where he’ll
Veterans Affairs Minister Lawrence MacAulay has brought over his longtime aide, Matthew Mann, to take over as director of parliamentary affairs in his new cabinet office. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

The ‘reality’ of 2019 looks ‘a lot like Canada’s colonial past,’ says author Talaga

  • In an emotional talk at the Broadbent Institute’s 2019 Progress Summit, Toronto Star columnist and author Tanya Talaga challenged attendees to consider how they
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 29, 2019
Award-winning author Tanya Talaga told attendees at the Broadbent Institute’s Progress Summit that they can start to help with the cause of Indigenous reconciliation by educating themselves on the topic. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

The ‘reality’ of 2019 looks ‘a lot like Canada’s colonial past,’ says author Talaga

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 29, 2019
  • In an emotional talk at the Broadbent Institute’s 2019 Progress Summit, Toronto Star columnist and author Tanya Talaga challenged attendees to consider how they

The ‘reality’ of 2019 looks ‘a lot like Canada’s colonial past,’ says author Talaga

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 29, 2019
  • In an emotional talk at the Broadbent Institute’s 2019 Progress Summit, Toronto Star columnist and author Tanya Talaga challenged attendees to consider how they
Award-winning author Tanya Talaga told attendees at the Broadbent Institute’s Progress Summit that they can start to help with the cause of Indigenous reconciliation by educating themselves on the topic. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Defence minister hires new press secretary

  • National Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan has a new press secretary in his office following the recent exit of Byrne Furlong after almost a year
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 27, 2019
National Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan's new press secretary, Todd Lane, is a former aide to Kathleen Wynne when she was Ontario premier. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Defence minister hires new press secretary

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 27, 2019
  • National Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan has a new press secretary in his office following the recent exit of Byrne Furlong after almost a year

Defence minister hires new press secretary

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 27, 2019
  • National Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan has a new press secretary in his office following the recent exit of Byrne Furlong after almost a year
National Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan's new press secretary, Todd Lane, is a former aide to Kathleen Wynne when she was Ontario premier. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

“Should there be a judicial inquiry into the government’s intervention in the SNC-Lavalin case? Why or why not?”

  • Cory Hann Conservative strategist  “This is now a corruption Big Mac—layers of corruption, on top of corruption, on top of corruption. There can now
Opinion | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 25, 2019

“Should there be a judicial inquiry into the government’s intervention in the SNC-Lavalin case? Why or why not?”

Opinion | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 25, 2019
  • Cory Hann Conservative strategist  “This is now a corruption Big Mac—layers of corruption, on top of corruption, on top of corruption. There can now

“Should there be a judicial inquiry into the government’s intervention in the SNC-Lavalin case? Why or why not?”

Opinion | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 25, 2019
  • Cory Hann Conservative strategist  “This is now a corruption Big Mac—layers of corruption, on top of corruption, on top of corruption. There can now

Design plans for Centre Block’s big renovation to be finalized in 2022, say House officials

  • Canada’s iconic Centre Block building was emptied for construction about two months ago, but a final design for the building’s renovation won’t be finalized
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 25, 2019
Design plans for Parliament Hill's iconic Centre Block building won't be finalized until January 2022, Members of Parliament were recently told. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Design plans for Centre Block’s big renovation to be finalized in 2022, say House officials

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 25, 2019
  • Canada’s iconic Centre Block building was emptied for construction about two months ago, but a final design for the building’s renovation won’t be finalized

Design plans for Centre Block’s big renovation to be finalized in 2022, say House officials

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 25, 2019
  • Canada’s iconic Centre Block building was emptied for construction about two months ago, but a final design for the building’s renovation won’t be finalized
Design plans for Parliament Hill's iconic Centre Block building won't be finalized until January 2022, Members of Parliament were recently told. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Veterans Affairs Minister MacAulay down a parliamentary affairs director

  • After recently promoting a new chief of staff, Veterans Affairs and Associate Defence Minister Lawrence MacAulay is in need of a new director of
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 25, 2019
Veterans Affairs Minister Lawrence MacAulay, pictured on March 1 after being shuffled into the role, needs a new director of policy and a new director of parliamentary affairs following recent staff departures. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Veterans Affairs Minister MacAulay down a parliamentary affairs director

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 25, 2019
  • After recently promoting a new chief of staff, Veterans Affairs and Associate Defence Minister Lawrence MacAulay is in need of a new director of

Veterans Affairs Minister MacAulay down a parliamentary affairs director

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 25, 2019
  • After recently promoting a new chief of staff, Veterans Affairs and Associate Defence Minister Lawrence MacAulay is in need of a new director of
Veterans Affairs Minister Lawrence MacAulay, pictured on March 1 after being shuffled into the role, needs a new director of policy and a new director of parliamentary affairs following recent staff departures. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

New faces join PMO, Liberal research bureau

  • There’ve been a few recent changes in both the Prime Minister’s Office and the Liberal caucus’ research bureau, among other offices, including a new
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 20, 2019
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is seen heading to the National Press Theatre in Ottawa earlier this month, trailed by security and staff, including PMO director of communications Cameron Ahmad, far left. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

New faces join PMO, Liberal research bureau

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 20, 2019
  • There’ve been a few recent changes in both the Prime Minister’s Office and the Liberal caucus’ research bureau, among other offices, including a new

New faces join PMO, Liberal research bureau

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 20, 2019
  • There’ve been a few recent changes in both the Prime Minister’s Office and the Liberal caucus’ research bureau, among other offices, including a new
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is seen heading to the National Press Theatre in Ottawa earlier this month, trailed by security and staff, including PMO director of communications Cameron Ahmad, far left. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Observers eager to see bills on Indigenous languages, child services passed, but legislative time-crunch a cause for concern

  • Ten weeks remain before Parliament rises, and two long-awaited bills on Indigenous languages and child welfare remain in the early stages of the legislative
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 18, 2019
Indigenous Services Minister Seamus O'Regan, Assembly of First Nations National Chief Perry Bellegarde, Métis National Council President Clément Chartier, Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami President Natan Obed, and Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Carolyn Bennett. All five have a stake in the success of a pair of bills introduced by the government last month. The Hill Times file photographs by Andrew Meade, Sam Garcia

Observers eager to see bills on Indigenous languages, child services passed, but legislative time-crunch a cause for concern

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 18, 2019
  • Ten weeks remain before Parliament rises, and two long-awaited bills on Indigenous languages and child welfare remain in the early stages of the legislative

Observers eager to see bills on Indigenous languages, child services passed, but legislative time-crunch a cause for concern

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 18, 2019
  • Ten weeks remain before Parliament rises, and two long-awaited bills on Indigenous languages and child welfare remain in the early stages of the legislative
Indigenous Services Minister Seamus O'Regan, Assembly of First Nations National Chief Perry Bellegarde, Métis National Council President Clément Chartier, Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami President Natan Obed, and Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Carolyn Bennett. All five have a stake in the success of a pair of bills introduced by the government last month. The Hill Times file photographs by Andrew Meade, Sam Garcia

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