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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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Politics This Morning: PM to attend QP; Sohi to make infrastructure announcement in Toronto; Petitpas Taylor to mark national immunization awareness week in Toronto; Parliamentary Centre to celebrate its 50th anniversary

  • It’s Monday! After whirlwind trips to Peru, France, and the U.K. last week, followed by the Liberal Party’s weekend national policy convention in Halifax,
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 23, 2018
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured with his wife, Sophe Grégoire Trudeau and son Hadrien at the Liberal Party convention in Halifax this past weekend, is back in Ottawa on Monday, April 23. The Hill Times photograph by Cynthia Münster

Politics This Morning: PM to attend QP; Sohi to make infrastructure announcement in Toronto; Petitpas Taylor to mark national immunization awareness week in Toronto; Parliamentary Centre to celebrate its 50th anniversary

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 23, 2018
  • It’s Monday! After whirlwind trips to Peru, France, and the U.K. last week, followed by the Liberal Party’s weekend national policy convention in Halifax,

Politics This Morning: PM to attend QP; Sohi to make infrastructure announcement in Toronto; Petitpas Taylor to mark national immunization awareness week in Toronto; Parliamentary Centre to celebrate its 50th anniversary

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 23, 2018
  • It’s Monday! After whirlwind trips to Peru, France, and the U.K. last week, followed by the Liberal Party’s weekend national policy convention in Halifax,
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured with his wife, Sophe Grégoire Trudeau and son Hadrien at the Liberal Party convention in Halifax this past weekend, is back in Ottawa on Monday, April 23. The Hill Times photograph by Cynthia Münster

Families Minister Duclos promotes new policy director after Mathieu Laberge departs

  • Families, Children, and Social Development Minister Jean-Yves Duclos has a new director of policy in his office following the recent departure of Mathieu Laberge
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 18, 2018
Families, Children, and Social Development Minister Jean-Yves Duclos recently elevated policy adviser Dylan Marando to the role of director of policy in his office. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Families Minister Duclos promotes new policy director after Mathieu Laberge departs

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 18, 2018
  • Families, Children, and Social Development Minister Jean-Yves Duclos has a new director of policy in his office following the recent departure of Mathieu Laberge

Families Minister Duclos promotes new policy director after Mathieu Laberge departs

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 18, 2018
  • Families, Children, and Social Development Minister Jean-Yves Duclos has a new director of policy in his office following the recent departure of Mathieu Laberge
Families, Children, and Social Development Minister Jean-Yves Duclos recently elevated policy adviser Dylan Marando to the role of director of policy in his office. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Indigenous Services Minister Philpott’s chief of staff poised to depart

  • Indigenous Services Minister Jane Philpott’s chief of staff, John Brodhead, is set to exit the minister’s team at the end of April. Mr. Brodhead
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 16, 2018
Indigenous Services Minister Jane Philpott will soon have a new chief of staff, with her current one, John Brodhead, exiting the role at the end of April. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Indigenous Services Minister Philpott’s chief of staff poised to depart

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 16, 2018
  • Indigenous Services Minister Jane Philpott’s chief of staff, John Brodhead, is set to exit the minister’s team at the end of April. Mr. Brodhead

Indigenous Services Minister Philpott’s chief of staff poised to depart

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 16, 2018
  • Indigenous Services Minister Jane Philpott’s chief of staff, John Brodhead, is set to exit the minister’s team at the end of April. Mr. Brodhead
Indigenous Services Minister Jane Philpott will soon have a new chief of staff, with her current one, John Brodhead, exiting the role at the end of April. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

“What do you think of the Liberal government’s justice reform package, Bill C-75?”

  • Cameron Ahmad Liberal strategist “Our government is committed to ensuring that our criminal justice system keeps communities safe, protects victims, and holds offenders to
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 16, 2018

“What do you think of the Liberal government’s justice reform package, Bill C-75?”

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 16, 2018
  • Cameron Ahmad Liberal strategist “Our government is committed to ensuring that our criminal justice system keeps communities safe, protects victims, and holds offenders to

“What do you think of the Liberal government’s justice reform package, Bill C-75?”

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 16, 2018
  • Cameron Ahmad Liberal strategist “Our government is committed to ensuring that our criminal justice system keeps communities safe, protects victims, and holds offenders to

Ford’s tight-knit Ontario election campaign team stacked with Harper-era players

  • Ontario’s provincial parties are in campaign-mode, and new Ontario Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford has a tight-knit team in place, stacked with experience at
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 16, 2018
Ontario Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford has the advantage of name recognition in the upcoming Ontario election race, says Ken Boessenkool, eliminating the 'heavy lifting that goes on in a campaign for a lesser known candidate.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Ford’s tight-knit Ontario election campaign team stacked with Harper-era players

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 16, 2018
  • Ontario’s provincial parties are in campaign-mode, and new Ontario Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford has a tight-knit team in place, stacked with experience at

Ford’s tight-knit Ontario election campaign team stacked with Harper-era players

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 16, 2018
  • Ontario’s provincial parties are in campaign-mode, and new Ontario Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford has a tight-knit team in place, stacked with experience at
Ontario Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford has the advantage of name recognition in the upcoming Ontario election race, says Ken Boessenkool, eliminating the 'heavy lifting that goes on in a campaign for a lesser known candidate.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Experts warn of ‘long-term political consequences’ for Liberals if Trans Mountain pipeline fails, but Trudeau says pipeline will happen

  • Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who met with B.C. Premier John Horgan and Alberta Premier Rachel Notley for more than two hours on the Hill
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 16, 2018
B.C. NDP Premier John Horgan and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Experts warn of ‘long-term political consequences’ for Liberals if Trans Mountain pipeline fails, but Trudeau says pipeline will happen

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 16, 2018
  • Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who met with B.C. Premier John Horgan and Alberta Premier Rachel Notley for more than two hours on the Hill

Experts warn of ‘long-term political consequences’ for Liberals if Trans Mountain pipeline fails, but Trudeau says pipeline will happen

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 16, 2018
  • Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who met with B.C. Premier John Horgan and Alberta Premier Rachel Notley for more than two hours on the Hill
B.C. NDP Premier John Horgan and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Politics This Morning: Trudeau kicks off Summit of Americas in Peru, Philpott talks reconciliation at Economic Club

  • Happy Friday the 13th! Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is in Lima, Peru, where it’s forecast to be a balmy 22 C. He’ll kick off
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 13, 2018
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has a busy day in the Peruvian capital on day one of the Summit of the Americas. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Politics This Morning: Trudeau kicks off Summit of Americas in Peru, Philpott talks reconciliation at Economic Club

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 13, 2018
  • Happy Friday the 13th! Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is in Lima, Peru, where it’s forecast to be a balmy 22 C. He’ll kick off

Politics This Morning: Trudeau kicks off Summit of Americas in Peru, Philpott talks reconciliation at Economic Club

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 13, 2018
  • Happy Friday the 13th! Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is in Lima, Peru, where it’s forecast to be a balmy 22 C. He’ll kick off
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has a busy day in the Peruvian capital on day one of the Summit of the Americas. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Perreault promoted to PMO lead speechwriter after Armstrong departs for Morneau’s office

  • Brittany Perreault has been promoted to be senior manager of speechwriting in Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s office, taking charge of the team previously headed
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 11, 2018
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured during a press conference with NATO secretary general Jens Stoltenberg in Centre Block last week, has promoted Brittany Perreault to take the lead on PMO speechwriting. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Perreault promoted to PMO lead speechwriter after Armstrong departs for Morneau’s office

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 11, 2018
  • Brittany Perreault has been promoted to be senior manager of speechwriting in Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s office, taking charge of the team previously headed

Perreault promoted to PMO lead speechwriter after Armstrong departs for Morneau’s office

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 11, 2018
  • Brittany Perreault has been promoted to be senior manager of speechwriting in Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s office, taking charge of the team previously headed
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured during a press conference with NATO secretary general Jens Stoltenberg in Centre Block last week, has promoted Brittany Perreault to take the lead on PMO speechwriting. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Immigration, Refugees Minister Hussen names press secretary at last

  • Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Minister Ahmed Hussen recently tapped Mathieu Genest to serve as his press secretary, while promoting former communications manager Hursh Jaswal
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 9, 2018
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Minister Ahmed Hussen has scooped up Mathieu Genest to be his press secretary, and has promoted a new director of parliamentary affairs, among other recent staff changes in his office. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Immigration, Refugees Minister Hussen names press secretary at last

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 9, 2018
  • Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Minister Ahmed Hussen recently tapped Mathieu Genest to serve as his press secretary, while promoting former communications manager Hursh Jaswal

Immigration, Refugees Minister Hussen names press secretary at last

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 9, 2018
  • Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Minister Ahmed Hussen recently tapped Mathieu Genest to serve as his press secretary, while promoting former communications manager Hursh Jaswal
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Minister Ahmed Hussen has scooped up Mathieu Genest to be his press secretary, and has promoted a new director of parliamentary affairs, among other recent staff changes in his office. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Canadians should have right to know personal data held by parties after Cambridge Analytica-Facebook scandal, says privacy commissioner

  • Canada’s privacy commissioner, who is conducting an investigation into the Cambridge-Analytica-Facebook scandal and a separate probe into whether Canadian privacy laws were violated by
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 9, 2018
Federal Privacy Commissioner Daniel Therrien wants federal political parties subject to privacy laws. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Canadians should have right to know personal data held by parties after Cambridge Analytica-Facebook scandal, says privacy commissioner

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 9, 2018
  • Canada’s privacy commissioner, who is conducting an investigation into the Cambridge-Analytica-Facebook scandal and a separate probe into whether Canadian privacy laws were violated by

Canadians should have right to know personal data held by parties after Cambridge Analytica-Facebook scandal, says privacy commissioner

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 9, 2018
  • Canada’s privacy commissioner, who is conducting an investigation into the Cambridge-Analytica-Facebook scandal and a separate probe into whether Canadian privacy laws were violated by
Federal Privacy Commissioner Daniel Therrien wants federal political parties subject to privacy laws. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

“The House Ethics Committee is set to study the Cambridge Analytica-Facebook data breach. Has your party ever collected information that Canadians posted on Facebook, and if so, how?”

  • Braeden Caley Liberal strategist “The Liberal Party works very hard both during and between elections to positively engage as many Canadians as possible in
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 9, 2018

“The House Ethics Committee is set to study the Cambridge Analytica-Facebook data breach. Has your party ever collected information that Canadians posted on Facebook, and if so, how?”

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 9, 2018
  • Braeden Caley Liberal strategist “The Liberal Party works very hard both during and between elections to positively engage as many Canadians as possible in

“The House Ethics Committee is set to study the Cambridge Analytica-Facebook data breach. Has your party ever collected information that Canadians posted on Facebook, and if so, how?”

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 9, 2018
  • Braeden Caley Liberal strategist “The Liberal Party works very hard both during and between elections to positively engage as many Canadians as possible in

Design changes, work claims among road bumps experienced on path to moving out of Centre Block: documents

  • It’s still unclear if Centre Block occupants will move into the West Block and the Government Conference Centre this summer, but it’s clear the
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 9, 2018
Public Services and Procurement Canada will make a final call on whether the Centre Block building will be cleared out for construction this summer at the end of the session. The Hall of Honour, pictured, marks the divide between the House and Senate sides of the building. House of Commons occupants will move into the West Block building, while Senate occupants will move into the Government Conference Centre for at least a decade during work on Centre Block. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Design changes, work claims among road bumps experienced on path to moving out of Centre Block: documents

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 9, 2018
  • It’s still unclear if Centre Block occupants will move into the West Block and the Government Conference Centre this summer, but it’s clear the

Design changes, work claims among road bumps experienced on path to moving out of Centre Block: documents

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 9, 2018
  • It’s still unclear if Centre Block occupants will move into the West Block and the Government Conference Centre this summer, but it’s clear the
Public Services and Procurement Canada will make a final call on whether the Centre Block building will be cleared out for construction this summer at the end of the session. The Hall of Honour, pictured, marks the divide between the House and Senate sides of the building. House of Commons occupants will move into the West Block building, while Senate occupants will move into the Government Conference Centre for at least a decade during work on Centre Block. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Status of Women Minister Monsef hires a new chief of staff

  • Status of Women Minister Maryam Monsef recently promoted her director of policy Rebecca Caldwell to be her new chief of staff to lead her
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 2, 2018
Status of Women Minister Maryam Monsef has a new chief of staff, with Dara Lithwick set to return to work in the public service. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Status of Women Minister Monsef hires a new chief of staff

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 2, 2018
  • Status of Women Minister Maryam Monsef recently promoted her director of policy Rebecca Caldwell to be her new chief of staff to lead her

Status of Women Minister Monsef hires a new chief of staff

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 2, 2018
  • Status of Women Minister Maryam Monsef recently promoted her director of policy Rebecca Caldwell to be her new chief of staff to lead her
Status of Women Minister Maryam Monsef has a new chief of staff, with Dara Lithwick set to return to work in the public service. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

MPs, Senators, staffers brace for Centre Block’s massive move-out, ‘a lot of us won’t be returning’

  • PARLIAMENT HILL—Spring is not the only thing in the air these days. There’s also a feeling of nostalgia as MPs, Senators, and hundreds of
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 2, 2018
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured recently walking down the west staircase to the House Chamber. The Centre Block is supposed to be emptied for construction within the year and the hundreds of MPs, Senators, and staff who occupy the historic building are preparing for the big move. Some are feeling nostalgic about leaving the grand old building. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

MPs, Senators, staffers brace for Centre Block’s massive move-out, ‘a lot of us won’t be returning’

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 2, 2018
  • PARLIAMENT HILL—Spring is not the only thing in the air these days. There’s also a feeling of nostalgia as MPs, Senators, and hundreds of

MPs, Senators, staffers brace for Centre Block’s massive move-out, ‘a lot of us won’t be returning’

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 2, 2018
  • PARLIAMENT HILL—Spring is not the only thing in the air these days. There’s also a feeling of nostalgia as MPs, Senators, and hundreds of
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured recently walking down the west staircase to the House Chamber. The Centre Block is supposed to be emptied for construction within the year and the hundreds of MPs, Senators, and staff who occupy the historic building are preparing for the big move. Some are feeling nostalgic about leaving the grand old building. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Defence Minister Sajjan hires news comms aide

  • National Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan has hired Brit Mockler to be a special assistant for communications in his ministerial office. Until recently, Ms. Mockler
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 28, 2018
Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan, pictured during a recent House Defence Committee appearance, has a new special assistant for communications, Brit Mockler. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Defence Minister Sajjan hires news comms aide

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 28, 2018
  • National Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan has hired Brit Mockler to be a special assistant for communications in his ministerial office. Until recently, Ms. Mockler

Defence Minister Sajjan hires news comms aide

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 28, 2018
  • National Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan has hired Brit Mockler to be a special assistant for communications in his ministerial office. Until recently, Ms. Mockler
Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan, pictured during a recent House Defence Committee appearance, has a new special assistant for communications, Brit Mockler. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Conservatives, NDP say they’ve never accessed Facebook profiles to microtarget voters, Liberals point to privacy policy

  • Conservatives and New Democrats say they have never collected private information on Canadians without their permission, or asked to access their Facebook pages to
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT, JOLSON LIM, PETER MAZEREEUW | March 26, 2018
Whistleblower Christopher Wylie was interviewed on CNN on March 19, 2018. Screenshot photograph

Conservatives, NDP say they’ve never accessed Facebook profiles to microtarget voters, Liberals point to privacy policy

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT, JOLSON LIM, PETER MAZEREEUW | March 26, 2018
  • Conservatives and New Democrats say they have never collected private information on Canadians without their permission, or asked to access their Facebook pages to

Conservatives, NDP say they’ve never accessed Facebook profiles to microtarget voters, Liberals point to privacy policy

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT, JOLSON LIM, PETER MAZEREEUW | March 26, 2018
  • Conservatives and New Democrats say they have never collected private information on Canadians without their permission, or asked to access their Facebook pages to
Whistleblower Christopher Wylie was interviewed on CNN on March 19, 2018. Screenshot photograph

“The Liberals have introduced new firearms regulations. What do you make of the changes proposed?”

  • Cameron Ahmad Liberal strategist “Increased gun crime has caused too much violence and taken too many lives in our cities and communities. To address
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 26, 2018

“The Liberals have introduced new firearms regulations. What do you make of the changes proposed?”

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 26, 2018
  • Cameron Ahmad Liberal strategist “Increased gun crime has caused too much violence and taken too many lives in our cities and communities. To address

“The Liberals have introduced new firearms regulations. What do you make of the changes proposed?”

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 26, 2018
  • Cameron Ahmad Liberal strategist “Increased gun crime has caused too much violence and taken too many lives in our cities and communities. To address

PMO’s Maka exits to become director to Social Development Minister Duclos

  • Prime Minister Justin Trudeau recently bade farewell to one of his political aides, Mike Maka, who left his job as senior planning manager in the
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 26, 2018
Families, Children, and Social Development Minister Jean-Yves Duclos has hired Mike Maka as his new director of operations and planning. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

PMO’s Maka exits to become director to Social Development Minister Duclos

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 26, 2018
  • Prime Minister Justin Trudeau recently bade farewell to one of his political aides, Mike Maka, who left his job as senior planning manager in the

PMO’s Maka exits to become director to Social Development Minister Duclos

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 26, 2018
  • Prime Minister Justin Trudeau recently bade farewell to one of his political aides, Mike Maka, who left his job as senior planning manager in the
Families, Children, and Social Development Minister Jean-Yves Duclos has hired Mike Maka as his new director of operations and planning. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

As Bill C-33 gathers dust, opposition MPs want to know why ‘critical’ election law changes haven’t moved since first reading

  • The Liberals’ promised changes to Canada’s elections laws have been gathering dust since November 2016 when Bill C-33 was first introduced, but with the next
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 26, 2018
What's the hold up? NDP MP Nathan Cullen, left, Green Party Leader Elizabeth May, and Conservative MP John Nater all say they don't understand why the Liberal government hasn't moved on Bill C-33, which includes changes that Ms. May and Mr. Cullen say are 'critical' to get passed before the next election. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and file photograph

As Bill C-33 gathers dust, opposition MPs want to know why ‘critical’ election law changes haven’t moved since first reading

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 26, 2018
  • The Liberals’ promised changes to Canada’s elections laws have been gathering dust since November 2016 when Bill C-33 was first introduced, but with the next

As Bill C-33 gathers dust, opposition MPs want to know why ‘critical’ election law changes haven’t moved since first reading

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 26, 2018
  • The Liberals’ promised changes to Canada’s elections laws have been gathering dust since November 2016 when Bill C-33 was first introduced, but with the next
What's the hold up? NDP MP Nathan Cullen, left, Green Party Leader Elizabeth May, and Conservative MP John Nater all say they don't understand why the Liberal government hasn't moved on Bill C-33, which includes changes that Ms. May and Mr. Cullen say are 'critical' to get passed before the next election. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and file photograph

Conservative leader Scheer hires new stakeholder relations aide

  • Conservative Party leader Andrew Scheer recently bolstered his official opposition staff by one, having hired Stephanie Keron as a special assistant and stakeholder relations
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 21, 2018
Conservative leader Andrew Scheer, pictured centre speaking to CTV Power Play host Don Martin, left, on budget day in the House foyer Feb. 27, has a new special assistant and stakeholder relations adviser. Finance Minister Bill Morneau, right, has said goodbye to senior special assistant Nicholas Brown. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Conservative leader Scheer hires new stakeholder relations aide

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 21, 2018
  • Conservative Party leader Andrew Scheer recently bolstered his official opposition staff by one, having hired Stephanie Keron as a special assistant and stakeholder relations

Conservative leader Scheer hires new stakeholder relations aide

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 21, 2018
  • Conservative Party leader Andrew Scheer recently bolstered his official opposition staff by one, having hired Stephanie Keron as a special assistant and stakeholder relations
Conservative leader Andrew Scheer, pictured centre speaking to CTV Power Play host Don Martin, left, on budget day in the House foyer Feb. 27, has a new special assistant and stakeholder relations adviser. Finance Minister Bill Morneau, right, has said goodbye to senior special assistant Nicholas Brown. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

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