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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.

Immigration Minister Diab adds new policy director to her team

  • Elizabeth Cheesbrough, who had been deputy chief of staff and director of policy to the minister, exited in October.
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 4, 2025
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Minister Lena Diab speaks about Francophone immigration outside of Quebec at St. Paul University in Ottawa on Nov. 27. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Immigration Minister Diab adds new policy director to her team

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 4, 2025
  • Elizabeth Cheesbrough, who had been deputy chief of staff and director of policy to the minister, exited in October.

Immigration Minister Diab adds new policy director to her team

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 4, 2025
  • Elizabeth Cheesbrough, who had been deputy chief of staff and director of policy to the minister, exited in October.
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Minister Lena Diab speaks about Francophone immigration outside of Quebec at St. Paul University in Ottawa on Nov. 27. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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
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‘I think I’m having withdrawal pains already’: Centre Block’s denizens prepare for the big, historic, and emotional move

  • Packing for any move can be a meticulous thing. Piles of papers and books and memories have to be sorted through, deciding what to
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 26, 2018
The Confederation Hall in Centre Block. The entire iconic building will officially close its doors this December, almost 100 years after first opening, and will remain so for at least a decade. The building's life cycle will reach a 'critical' state in 2019, and extensive renovations are planned. The big move-out has been years in the making, and the last of Centre Block's occupants—including House and Senate leadership and the Chambers themselves—will clear out at the end of December into January. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘I think I’m having withdrawal pains already’: Centre Block’s denizens prepare for the big, historic, and emotional move

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 26, 2018
  • Packing for any move can be a meticulous thing. Piles of papers and books and memories have to be sorted through, deciding what to

‘I think I’m having withdrawal pains already’: Centre Block’s denizens prepare for the big, historic, and emotional move

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 26, 2018
  • Packing for any move can be a meticulous thing. Piles of papers and books and memories have to be sorted through, deciding what to
The Confederation Hall in Centre Block. The entire iconic building will officially close its doors this December, almost 100 years after first opening, and will remain so for at least a decade. The building's life cycle will reach a 'critical' state in 2019, and extensive renovations are planned. The big move-out has been years in the making, and the last of Centre Block's occupants—including House and Senate leadership and the Chambers themselves—will clear out at the end of December into January. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

New policy director, adviser for Justice Minister Wilson-Raybould

  • Canada’s federal Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould has strengthened her ministerial policy team, including hiring former Ontario Liberal adviser Nicholas Daube to take over as
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 26, 2018
Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould has a new director of policy, Nicholas Daube, and a new policy adviser, Nicola Langille, among other recent political staffing changes on the Hill. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

New policy director, adviser for Justice Minister Wilson-Raybould

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 26, 2018
  • Canada’s federal Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould has strengthened her ministerial policy team, including hiring former Ontario Liberal adviser Nicholas Daube to take over as

New policy director, adviser for Justice Minister Wilson-Raybould

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 26, 2018
  • Canada’s federal Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould has strengthened her ministerial policy team, including hiring former Ontario Liberal adviser Nicholas Daube to take over as
Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould has a new director of policy, Nicholas Daube, and a new policy adviser, Nicola Langille, among other recent political staffing changes on the Hill. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

PMO aide departs for Families Minister Duclos’ team

  • Two political staff departures recently took place in Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s office, including the exit of social and digital content co-ordinator Johanna Robinson,
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 21, 2018
Johanna Robinson recently exited Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's office and is now manager of digital communications to Families, Children, and Social Development Minister Jean-Yves Duclos. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

PMO aide departs for Families Minister Duclos’ team

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 21, 2018
  • Two political staff departures recently took place in Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s office, including the exit of social and digital content co-ordinator Johanna Robinson,

PMO aide departs for Families Minister Duclos’ team

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 21, 2018
  • Two political staff departures recently took place in Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s office, including the exit of social and digital content co-ordinator Johanna Robinson,
Johanna Robinson recently exited Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's office and is now manager of digital communications to Families, Children, and Social Development Minister Jean-Yves Duclos. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Chief of staff change-up for Immigration Minister Ahmed Hussen

  • Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Minister Ahmed Hussen recently bid farewell to his chief of staff, Ali Salam, and has already promoted Zubair Patel to take
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 19, 2018
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Minister Ahmed Hussen recently saw his senior-most staffer, chief of staff Ali Salam, depart. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Chief of staff change-up for Immigration Minister Ahmed Hussen

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 19, 2018
  • Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Minister Ahmed Hussen recently bid farewell to his chief of staff, Ali Salam, and has already promoted Zubair Patel to take

Chief of staff change-up for Immigration Minister Ahmed Hussen

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 19, 2018
  • Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Minister Ahmed Hussen recently bid farewell to his chief of staff, Ali Salam, and has already promoted Zubair Patel to take
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Minister Ahmed Hussen recently saw his senior-most staffer, chief of staff Ali Salam, depart. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

“The Conservative Party reportedly plans to target media in the lead up to 2019. What do you make of this strategy?”

  • Cameron Ahmad Liberal strategist “Andrew Scheer seems committed to reliving the days of pre-election 2015, when constant attacks on Ottawa journalists by Stephen Harper’s
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 19, 2018

“The Conservative Party reportedly plans to target media in the lead up to 2019. What do you make of this strategy?”

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 19, 2018
  • Cameron Ahmad Liberal strategist “Andrew Scheer seems committed to reliving the days of pre-election 2015, when constant attacks on Ottawa journalists by Stephen Harper’s

“The Conservative Party reportedly plans to target media in the lead up to 2019. What do you make of this strategy?”

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 19, 2018
  • Cameron Ahmad Liberal strategist “Andrew Scheer seems committed to reliving the days of pre-election 2015, when constant attacks on Ottawa journalists by Stephen Harper’s

NDP court battle with BOIE wages on, as Parliament fights to keep courts out

  • The NDP’s unprecedented court battle with the House Board of Internal Economy continued last week, with the Federal Court of Appeal hearing arguments on
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 19, 2018
House of Commons law clerk Philippe Dufresne, right, House Clerk Charles Robert, centre, and House Speaker Geoff Regan, left, pictured at a March 2018 meeting of the Commons Board of Internal Economy. An appeal by the BOIE seeking to have the Federal Court of Appeal overturn an October 2017 court ruling to hear an NDP challenge of two 2014 board decisions had its day in court on Nov. 14. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

NDP court battle with BOIE wages on, as Parliament fights to keep courts out

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 19, 2018
  • The NDP’s unprecedented court battle with the House Board of Internal Economy continued last week, with the Federal Court of Appeal hearing arguments on

NDP court battle with BOIE wages on, as Parliament fights to keep courts out

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 19, 2018
  • The NDP’s unprecedented court battle with the House Board of Internal Economy continued last week, with the Federal Court of Appeal hearing arguments on
House of Commons law clerk Philippe Dufresne, right, House Clerk Charles Robert, centre, and House Speaker Geoff Regan, left, pictured at a March 2018 meeting of the Commons Board of Internal Economy. An appeal by the BOIE seeking to have the Federal Court of Appeal overturn an October 2017 court ruling to hear an NDP challenge of two 2014 board decisions had its day in court on Nov. 14. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Former Liberal Party organizer steps in as Trade Minister Carr’s new press secretary

  • International Trade Diversification Minister Jim Carr has a new press secretary in his office, with former federal Liberal organizer Isabella Brisson-Urdaneta having recently stepped
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 14, 2018
International Trade Diversification Minister Jim Carr, pictured delivering the closing remarks for the recent Ottawa Ministerial on World Trade Organization reform, has a new press secretary, Isabella Brisson-Urdaneta. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Former Liberal Party organizer steps in as Trade Minister Carr’s new press secretary

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 14, 2018
  • International Trade Diversification Minister Jim Carr has a new press secretary in his office, with former federal Liberal organizer Isabella Brisson-Urdaneta having recently stepped

Former Liberal Party organizer steps in as Trade Minister Carr’s new press secretary

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 14, 2018
  • International Trade Diversification Minister Jim Carr has a new press secretary in his office, with former federal Liberal organizer Isabella Brisson-Urdaneta having recently stepped
International Trade Diversification Minister Jim Carr, pictured delivering the closing remarks for the recent Ottawa Ministerial on World Trade Organization reform, has a new press secretary, Isabella Brisson-Urdaneta. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Innovation Minister Bains hires new press secretary, Danielle Keenan

  • Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Minister Navdeep Bains has a new press secretary in place in his ministerial office, Danielle Keenan. Ms. Keenan recently
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 12, 2018
Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Minister Navdeep Bains pictured during a scrum outside the House in Centre Block, flanked on the right by his former press secretary, Karl Sasseville. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Innovation Minister Bains hires new press secretary, Danielle Keenan

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 12, 2018
  • Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Minister Navdeep Bains has a new press secretary in place in his ministerial office, Danielle Keenan. Ms. Keenan recently

Innovation Minister Bains hires new press secretary, Danielle Keenan

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 12, 2018
  • Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Minister Navdeep Bains has a new press secretary in place in his ministerial office, Danielle Keenan. Ms. Keenan recently
Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Minister Navdeep Bains pictured during a scrum outside the House in Centre Block, flanked on the right by his former press secretary, Karl Sasseville. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

New review, old problems: Feds’ Trans Mountain redo beleaguered by criticisms

  • Complaints are mounting over the timeline, scope, and even evidence being considered as part of the National Energy Board’s reconsideration of the Trans Mountain
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 12, 2018
Natural Resources Minister Amarjeet Sohi, right, pictured with his parliamentary secretary, Liberal MP Paul Lefebvre in the National Press Theatre on Oct. 3. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

New review, old problems: Feds’ Trans Mountain redo beleaguered by criticisms

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 12, 2018
  • Complaints are mounting over the timeline, scope, and even evidence being considered as part of the National Energy Board’s reconsideration of the Trans Mountain

New review, old problems: Feds’ Trans Mountain redo beleaguered by criticisms

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 12, 2018
  • Complaints are mounting over the timeline, scope, and even evidence being considered as part of the National Energy Board’s reconsideration of the Trans Mountain
Natural Resources Minister Amarjeet Sohi, right, pictured with his parliamentary secretary, Liberal MP Paul Lefebvre in the National Press Theatre on Oct. 3. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Gould hires new comms director, Monsef names press secretary

  • Democratic Institutions Minister Karina Gould has a new director of communications in her office. Amy Butcher has moved over from the Public Health Agency of
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 7, 2018
Democratic Institutions Minister Karina Gould, left, has hired Amy Butcher as her new director of communications, while Status of Women Minister Maryam Monsef, right, has hired Braeson Holland, son of MP Mark Holland, as press secretary. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Gould hires new comms director, Monsef names press secretary

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 7, 2018
  • Democratic Institutions Minister Karina Gould has a new director of communications in her office. Amy Butcher has moved over from the Public Health Agency of

Gould hires new comms director, Monsef names press secretary

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 7, 2018
  • Democratic Institutions Minister Karina Gould has a new director of communications in her office. Amy Butcher has moved over from the Public Health Agency of
Democratic Institutions Minister Karina Gould, left, has hired Amy Butcher as her new director of communications, while Status of Women Minister Maryam Monsef, right, has hired Braeson Holland, son of MP Mark Holland, as press secretary. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Questions remain over political party data practices after recent testimony, says expert Colin Bennett

  • Little has been learned and questions remains after the recent and unprecedented House committee appearance by representatives from Canada’s major political parties, who spoke
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 5, 2018
Reps from Canada's major political parties appeared before a House committee on Oct. 30 to speak about their data collection, use, and protection practices. They were: Trevor Bailey, left, the Conservative Party’s privacy officer and director of membership; Michael Fenrick, a constitutional and legal adviser to the Liberal Party’s national board of directors; and Jessie Calvert, director of operations for the NDP. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Questions remain over political party data practices after recent testimony, says expert Colin Bennett

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 5, 2018
  • Little has been learned and questions remains after the recent and unprecedented House committee appearance by representatives from Canada’s major political parties, who spoke

Questions remain over political party data practices after recent testimony, says expert Colin Bennett

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 5, 2018
  • Little has been learned and questions remains after the recent and unprecedented House committee appearance by representatives from Canada’s major political parties, who spoke
Reps from Canada's major political parties appeared before a House committee on Oct. 30 to speak about their data collection, use, and protection practices. They were: Trevor Bailey, left, the Conservative Party’s privacy officer and director of membership; Michael Fenrick, a constitutional and legal adviser to the Liberal Party’s national board of directors; and Jessie Calvert, director of operations for the NDP. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

‘This is culture as a shield,’ says author Tim Cook of the poems, papers, and plays produced by soldiers in the First World War

  • The First World War is rightly remembered for the unprecedented death and destruction that trench warfare wrought, but there’s also a rich and little-explored
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 5, 2018
A sculpture of soldiers from the National War Memorial in Ottawa, where Canadians will soon help mark the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War. Canadian military historian and author Tim Cook takes a unique look at the culture that developed among soldiers in the trenches of the Great War using first hand accounts compiled over 20 years of research. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

‘This is culture as a shield,’ says author Tim Cook of the poems, papers, and plays produced by soldiers in the First World War

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 5, 2018
  • The First World War is rightly remembered for the unprecedented death and destruction that trench warfare wrought, but there’s also a rich and little-explored

‘This is culture as a shield,’ says author Tim Cook of the poems, papers, and plays produced by soldiers in the First World War

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 5, 2018
  • The First World War is rightly remembered for the unprecedented death and destruction that trench warfare wrought, but there’s also a rich and little-explored
A sculpture of soldiers from the National War Memorial in Ottawa, where Canadians will soon help mark the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War. Canadian military historian and author Tim Cook takes a unique look at the culture that developed among soldiers in the trenches of the Great War using first hand accounts compiled over 20 years of research. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

New policy adviser, Ontario desk among recent staff hires in the Prime Minister’s Office

  • There are a few new faces in Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s office, including former McKinsey & Company manager Bud Sambasivam. Mr. Sambasivam is now
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 5, 2018
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's office recently welcomed a new policy adviser, new media advance and new Ontario regional affairs adviser to replace Lindsay Hunter, who's joined Treasury Board President and Digital Government Minister Scott Brison's office. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

New policy adviser, Ontario desk among recent staff hires in the Prime Minister’s Office

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 5, 2018
  • There are a few new faces in Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s office, including former McKinsey & Company manager Bud Sambasivam. Mr. Sambasivam is now

New policy adviser, Ontario desk among recent staff hires in the Prime Minister’s Office

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 5, 2018
  • There are a few new faces in Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s office, including former McKinsey & Company manager Bud Sambasivam. Mr. Sambasivam is now
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's office recently welcomed a new policy adviser, new media advance and new Ontario regional affairs adviser to replace Lindsay Hunter, who's joined Treasury Board President and Digital Government Minister Scott Brison's office. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘Recreational marijuana is now officially legal in Canada. What do you think of the roll-out so far?’

  • Cameron Ahmad Liberal strategist “Consumption rates of recreational marijuana among Canadian youth are among the highest in the developed world. Every year, billions of
Opinion | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 5, 2018

‘Recreational marijuana is now officially legal in Canada. What do you think of the roll-out so far?’

Opinion | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 5, 2018
  • Cameron Ahmad Liberal strategist “Consumption rates of recreational marijuana among Canadian youth are among the highest in the developed world. Every year, billions of

‘Recreational marijuana is now officially legal in Canada. What do you think of the roll-out so far?’

Opinion | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 5, 2018
  • Cameron Ahmad Liberal strategist “Consumption rates of recreational marijuana among Canadian youth are among the highest in the developed world. Every year, billions of

Ministers Duclos, Joly hire; McKenna loses senior aide

  • Families, Children, and Social Development Minister Jean-Yves Duclos recently scooped up Jessica Eritou to fill the role of information manager and special assistant to
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 31, 2018
Tourism Minister Mélanie Joly, left, has hired a new senior policy adviser, while Environment Minister Catherine McKenna, centre, recently lost her senior adviser for issues management and parliamentary affairs, and Social Development Minister Jean-Yves Duclos, right, has a new information manager and special assistant to his chief of staff. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Ministers Duclos, Joly hire; McKenna loses senior aide

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 31, 2018
  • Families, Children, and Social Development Minister Jean-Yves Duclos recently scooped up Jessica Eritou to fill the role of information manager and special assistant to

Ministers Duclos, Joly hire; McKenna loses senior aide

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 31, 2018
  • Families, Children, and Social Development Minister Jean-Yves Duclos recently scooped up Jessica Eritou to fill the role of information manager and special assistant to
Tourism Minister Mélanie Joly, left, has hired a new senior policy adviser, while Environment Minister Catherine McKenna, centre, recently lost her senior adviser for issues management and parliamentary affairs, and Social Development Minister Jean-Yves Duclos, right, has a new information manager and special assistant to his chief of staff. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Conservative MP Kent’s Instagram, Facebook accounts recently hacked, says more needs to be done to protect politicians, political parties from cyber threats

  • Conservative MP Peter Kent says his Instagram and Facebook accounts were recently hacked and shortly before officials from the Communications Security Establishment warned MPs
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 29, 2018
Conservative MP Peter Kent recently had his Instagram account and Facebook account taken over. He says he was able to quickly regain control of both, and it doesn't appear anything untoward was done with them, but it's brought home the potential threat posed to the electoral process. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Conservative MP Kent’s Instagram, Facebook accounts recently hacked, says more needs to be done to protect politicians, political parties from cyber threats

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 29, 2018
  • Conservative MP Peter Kent says his Instagram and Facebook accounts were recently hacked and shortly before officials from the Communications Security Establishment warned MPs

Conservative MP Kent’s Instagram, Facebook accounts recently hacked, says more needs to be done to protect politicians, political parties from cyber threats

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 29, 2018
  • Conservative MP Peter Kent says his Instagram and Facebook accounts were recently hacked and shortly before officials from the Communications Security Establishment warned MPs
Conservative MP Peter Kent recently had his Instagram account and Facebook account taken over. He says he was able to quickly regain control of both, and it doesn't appear anything untoward was done with them, but it's brought home the potential threat posed to the electoral process. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Wilson-Raybould has a new policy adviser; Champagne hires a new adviser; Kavanagh bittersweet about leaving Hill after winning Ottawa city council seat

  • Federal Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould recently welcomed a new policy adviser to her office. Benjamin Prud’homme started on the job on Oct. 22. Before
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 29, 2018
Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould is bulking up her policy team with the recent addition of policy adviser Benjamin Prud'homme. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Wilson-Raybould has a new policy adviser; Champagne hires a new adviser; Kavanagh bittersweet about leaving Hill after winning Ottawa city council seat

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 29, 2018
  • Federal Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould recently welcomed a new policy adviser to her office. Benjamin Prud’homme started on the job on Oct. 22. Before

Wilson-Raybould has a new policy adviser; Champagne hires a new adviser; Kavanagh bittersweet about leaving Hill after winning Ottawa city council seat

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 29, 2018
  • Federal Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould recently welcomed a new policy adviser to her office. Benjamin Prud’homme started on the job on Oct. 22. Before
Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould is bulking up her policy team with the recent addition of policy adviser Benjamin Prud'homme. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Comms director change-up for Science and Sport Minister Duncan

  • Science and Sport Minister Kirsty Duncan has a new director of communications in her office, after Michael Bhardwaj made his exit from the minister’s
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 24, 2018
Science and Sport Minister Kirsty Duncan, left, has a new director of communications, as does Public Services and Procurement and Accessibility Minister Carla Qualtrough, right, albeit currently on an acting basis. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Comms director change-up for Science and Sport Minister Duncan

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 24, 2018
  • Science and Sport Minister Kirsty Duncan has a new director of communications in her office, after Michael Bhardwaj made his exit from the minister’s

Comms director change-up for Science and Sport Minister Duncan

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 24, 2018
  • Science and Sport Minister Kirsty Duncan has a new director of communications in her office, after Michael Bhardwaj made his exit from the minister’s
Science and Sport Minister Kirsty Duncan, left, has a new director of communications, as does Public Services and Procurement and Accessibility Minister Carla Qualtrough, right, albeit currently on an acting basis. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

“After the reported death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, should Canada reconsider its approach to Saudi Arabia?”

  • Cameron Ahmad Liberal strategist “The Liberal government, including both the Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland, has repeatedly expressed serious concerns with
Opinion | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 22, 2018

“After the reported death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, should Canada reconsider its approach to Saudi Arabia?”

Opinion | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 22, 2018
  • Cameron Ahmad Liberal strategist “The Liberal government, including both the Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland, has repeatedly expressed serious concerns with

“After the reported death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, should Canada reconsider its approach to Saudi Arabia?”

Opinion | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 22, 2018
  • Cameron Ahmad Liberal strategist “The Liberal government, including both the Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland, has repeatedly expressed serious concerns with

Diamond Isinger exits the Prime Minister’s Office

  • The three-member Canada-U.S. relations team in the Prime Minister’s Office has been busy since first forming in early 2017, not long after the inauguration
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 22, 2018
Diamond Isinger is pictured speaking with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in the PM's office in the Centre Block building on Parliament Hill. Ms. Isinger is B.C.-bound after recently exiting the PMO. PMO photograph by Adam Scotti

Diamond Isinger exits the Prime Minister’s Office

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 22, 2018
  • The three-member Canada-U.S. relations team in the Prime Minister’s Office has been busy since first forming in early 2017, not long after the inauguration

Diamond Isinger exits the Prime Minister’s Office

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 22, 2018
  • The three-member Canada-U.S. relations team in the Prime Minister’s Office has been busy since first forming in early 2017, not long after the inauguration
Diamond Isinger is pictured speaking with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in the PM's office in the Centre Block building on Parliament Hill. Ms. Isinger is B.C.-bound after recently exiting the PMO. PMO photograph by Adam Scotti

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