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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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“The Liberal government passed on a formal national security review of a Chinese investor’s takeover of a Canadian high-tech firm. What do you think of this decision?”

  • Kate Purchase Liberal strategist “Our government never has and never will compromise on national security. All transactions under the Investment Canada Act are subject
Opinion | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 19, 2017

“The Liberal government passed on a formal national security review of a Chinese investor’s takeover of a Canadian high-tech firm. What do you think of this decision?”

Opinion | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 19, 2017
  • Kate Purchase Liberal strategist “Our government never has and never will compromise on national security. All transactions under the Investment Canada Act are subject

“The Liberal government passed on a formal national security review of a Chinese investor’s takeover of a Canadian high-tech firm. What do you think of this decision?”

Opinion | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 19, 2017
  • Kate Purchase Liberal strategist “Our government never has and never will compromise on national security. All transactions under the Investment Canada Act are subject

New political staffers in Winnipeg, Toronto ministers’ regional offices

  • Two more staffers have been hired to work in two of the 16 ministers’ regional offices across the country, which serve all of cabinet
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 14, 2017
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's Liberal government has been busy hiring more political staff, with two new aides recently joining different ministers' regional offices. There are 16 MROs in all across the country. The Hill Times Photograph by Jake Wright

New political staffers in Winnipeg, Toronto ministers’ regional offices

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 14, 2017
  • Two more staffers have been hired to work in two of the 16 ministers’ regional offices across the country, which serve all of cabinet

New political staffers in Winnipeg, Toronto ministers’ regional offices

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 14, 2017
  • Two more staffers have been hired to work in two of the 16 ministers’ regional offices across the country, which serve all of cabinet
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's Liberal government has been busy hiring more political staff, with two new aides recently joining different ministers' regional offices. There are 16 MROs in all across the country. The Hill Times Photograph by Jake Wright

House security labour protest continues, union head says officers united

  • The labour standoff between the unionized House of Commons security officers and their Parliamentary Protective Service employer continues, with guards now donning jeans and
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 12, 2017
PPS officers pictured in the rotunda in Centre Block on June 8, 2017, wearing jeans and neon green hats and stickers. The Hill Times Photograph by Laura Ryckewaert

House security labour protest continues, union head says officers united

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 12, 2017
  • The labour standoff between the unionized House of Commons security officers and their Parliamentary Protective Service employer continues, with guards now donning jeans and

House security labour protest continues, union head says officers united

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 12, 2017
  • The labour standoff between the unionized House of Commons security officers and their Parliamentary Protective Service employer continues, with guards now donning jeans and
PPS officers pictured in the rotunda in Centre Block on June 8, 2017, wearing jeans and neon green hats and stickers. The Hill Times Photograph by Laura Ryckewaert

“U.S. President Donald Trump announced the U.S. is ‘getting out’ of the UN Paris accord on climate change. What does this mean for Canada?”

  • Kate Purchase Liberal strategist “While our government is deeply disappointed by the U.S. decision, Canada is proud to stand united with all the parties
Opinion | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 12, 2017

“U.S. President Donald Trump announced the U.S. is ‘getting out’ of the UN Paris accord on climate change. What does this mean for Canada?”

Opinion | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 12, 2017
  • Kate Purchase Liberal strategist “While our government is deeply disappointed by the U.S. decision, Canada is proud to stand united with all the parties

“U.S. President Donald Trump announced the U.S. is ‘getting out’ of the UN Paris accord on climate change. What does this mean for Canada?”

Opinion | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 12, 2017
  • Kate Purchase Liberal strategist “While our government is deeply disappointed by the U.S. decision, Canada is proud to stand united with all the parties

PMO deputy comms director Duchesneau acting as chief to Minister Chagger

  • Olivier Duchesneau, deputy director of communications in the Prime Minister’s Office, has stepped away from the top office and is currently acting as interim
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 12, 2017
Government House Leader and Small Business and Tourism Minister Bardish Chagger, pictured, now has PMO deputy communications director Olivier Duchesneau acting as her interim chief of staff at small business. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

PMO deputy comms director Duchesneau acting as chief to Minister Chagger

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 12, 2017
  • Olivier Duchesneau, deputy director of communications in the Prime Minister’s Office, has stepped away from the top office and is currently acting as interim

PMO deputy comms director Duchesneau acting as chief to Minister Chagger

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 12, 2017
  • Olivier Duchesneau, deputy director of communications in the Prime Minister’s Office, has stepped away from the top office and is currently acting as interim
Government House Leader and Small Business and Tourism Minister Bardish Chagger, pictured, now has PMO deputy communications director Olivier Duchesneau acting as her interim chief of staff at small business. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Trudeau could shuffle cabinet this summer, prorogue Parliament in fall, say insiders

  • PARLIAMENT HILL—With the summer break coming almost halfway through the Liberal government’s four-year mandate, speculation of a summer cabinet shuffle is swirling, along with
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT, RACHEL AIELLO | June 12, 2017
Government House Leader and Small Business and Tourism Minister Bardish Chagger, far left, says the government is focused on advancing its agenda. It's rumoured Mary Ng, centre, could be shuffled into cabinet soon. Health Minister Jane Philpott is seen as among cabinet's strongest performers. The Hill Times photographs by Jake Wright and courtesy of Facebook

Trudeau could shuffle cabinet this summer, prorogue Parliament in fall, say insiders

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT, RACHEL AIELLO | June 12, 2017
  • PARLIAMENT HILL—With the summer break coming almost halfway through the Liberal government’s four-year mandate, speculation of a summer cabinet shuffle is swirling, along with

Trudeau could shuffle cabinet this summer, prorogue Parliament in fall, say insiders

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT, RACHEL AIELLO | June 12, 2017
  • PARLIAMENT HILL—With the summer break coming almost halfway through the Liberal government’s four-year mandate, speculation of a summer cabinet shuffle is swirling, along with
Government House Leader and Small Business and Tourism Minister Bardish Chagger, far left, says the government is focused on advancing its agenda. It's rumoured Mary Ng, centre, could be shuffled into cabinet soon. Health Minister Jane Philpott is seen as among cabinet's strongest performers. The Hill Times photographs by Jake Wright and courtesy of Facebook

Ministers Gould, Sohi name new executive, regional assistants

  • Democratic Institutions Minister Karina Gould recently hired two new assistants to work in her ministerial office. Margaret “Meg” Jaques has been tapped to serve
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 7, 2017
Democratic Institutions Minister Karina Gould, left, has a new executive assistant, and Infrastructure Minister Amarjeet Sohi, right, has also added to his staff team. The Hill Times photographs by Jake Wright and Sam Garcia

Ministers Gould, Sohi name new executive, regional assistants

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 7, 2017
  • Democratic Institutions Minister Karina Gould recently hired two new assistants to work in her ministerial office. Margaret “Meg” Jaques has been tapped to serve

Ministers Gould, Sohi name new executive, regional assistants

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 7, 2017
  • Democratic Institutions Minister Karina Gould recently hired two new assistants to work in her ministerial office. Margaret “Meg” Jaques has been tapped to serve
Democratic Institutions Minister Karina Gould, left, has a new executive assistant, and Infrastructure Minister Amarjeet Sohi, right, has also added to his staff team. The Hill Times photographs by Jake Wright and Sam Garcia

Scheer campaign aides taking senior roles in Conservative OLO, though most of old team remains

  • With Andrew Scheer now leader of the official opposition Conservative Party, a big question mark is hovering over staffing in the OLO and the Conservative
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 5, 2017
New Conservative Party leader Andrew Scheer, pictured after his victory at the Conservative leadership event in Toronto on May 27. The Hill Times Photograph by Jake Wright

Scheer campaign aides taking senior roles in Conservative OLO, though most of old team remains

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 5, 2017
  • With Andrew Scheer now leader of the official opposition Conservative Party, a big question mark is hovering over staffing in the OLO and the Conservative

Scheer campaign aides taking senior roles in Conservative OLO, though most of old team remains

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 5, 2017
  • With Andrew Scheer now leader of the official opposition Conservative Party, a big question mark is hovering over staffing in the OLO and the Conservative
New Conservative Party leader Andrew Scheer, pictured after his victory at the Conservative leadership event in Toronto on May 27. The Hill Times Photograph by Jake Wright

Top Grit staffer Bosch leaving Parliament Hill to join public affairs firm

  • PARLIAMENT HILL—Longtime Liberal Hill staffer and senior researcher Kevin Bosch is leaving his job to join Hill + Knowlton Strategies in Ottawa as the public affairs
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 5, 2017
Kevin Bosch, left, pictured with former Harper communications director Kory Teneycke at the Conservative leadership event in Toronto May 26-27. The Hill Times Photograph by Jake Wright

Top Grit staffer Bosch leaving Parliament Hill to join public affairs firm

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 5, 2017
  • PARLIAMENT HILL—Longtime Liberal Hill staffer and senior researcher Kevin Bosch is leaving his job to join Hill + Knowlton Strategies in Ottawa as the public affairs

Top Grit staffer Bosch leaving Parliament Hill to join public affairs firm

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 5, 2017
  • PARLIAMENT HILL—Longtime Liberal Hill staffer and senior researcher Kevin Bosch is leaving his job to join Hill + Knowlton Strategies in Ottawa as the public affairs
Kevin Bosch, left, pictured with former Harper communications director Kory Teneycke at the Conservative leadership event in Toronto May 26-27. The Hill Times Photograph by Jake Wright

“The Liberals have proposed new methane emission regulations. Are they a good move for Canada? Why or why not?”

  • Kate Purchase Liberal strategist “The Government of Canada continues to provide national leadership to fight climate change, build a clean growth economy, and protect
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 5, 2017

“The Liberals have proposed new methane emission regulations. Are they a good move for Canada? Why or why not?”

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 5, 2017
  • Kate Purchase Liberal strategist “The Government of Canada continues to provide national leadership to fight climate change, build a clean growth economy, and protect

“The Liberals have proposed new methane emission regulations. Are they a good move for Canada? Why or why not?”

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 5, 2017
  • Kate Purchase Liberal strategist “The Government of Canada continues to provide national leadership to fight climate change, build a clean growth economy, and protect

‘Surprise’ support for social conservatives Trost, Lemieux helped secure Scheer’s leadership win

  • Despite flying under the radar in the packed Conservative leadership race, Conservative MP Brad Trost and former MP Pierre Lemieux—both social conservatives—placed fourth and
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 5, 2017
Conservative MP Brad Trost, left, and former MP Pierre Lemieux's showing in the recent Conservative race were among the surprises of the night on May 27, and helped push new Conservative Party leader Andrew Scheer over the finish line. The Hill Times photographs by Jake Wright

‘Surprise’ support for social conservatives Trost, Lemieux helped secure Scheer’s leadership win

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 5, 2017
  • Despite flying under the radar in the packed Conservative leadership race, Conservative MP Brad Trost and former MP Pierre Lemieux—both social conservatives—placed fourth and

‘Surprise’ support for social conservatives Trost, Lemieux helped secure Scheer’s leadership win

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 5, 2017
  • Despite flying under the radar in the packed Conservative leadership race, Conservative MP Brad Trost and former MP Pierre Lemieux—both social conservatives—placed fourth and
Conservative MP Brad Trost, left, and former MP Pierre Lemieux's showing in the recent Conservative race were among the surprises of the night on May 27, and helped push new Conservative Party leader Andrew Scheer over the finish line. The Hill Times photographs by Jake Wright

Ministers Chagger and Hajdu hire new regional desk advisers

  • Staffer Jade-Émilie Daigneault recently made the switch from Canadian Heritage Minister Mélanie Joly’s office over to Bardish Chagger’s ministerial team at Small Business and
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 31, 2017
Small Business and Tourism Minister Bardish Chagger, left, and Employment, Workforce Development, and Labour Minister Patty Hajdu have new staffers. The Hill Times photographs by Jake Wright

Ministers Chagger and Hajdu hire new regional desk advisers

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 31, 2017
  • Staffer Jade-Émilie Daigneault recently made the switch from Canadian Heritage Minister Mélanie Joly’s office over to Bardish Chagger’s ministerial team at Small Business and

Ministers Chagger and Hajdu hire new regional desk advisers

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 31, 2017
  • Staffer Jade-Émilie Daigneault recently made the switch from Canadian Heritage Minister Mélanie Joly’s office over to Bardish Chagger’s ministerial team at Small Business and
Small Business and Tourism Minister Bardish Chagger, left, and Employment, Workforce Development, and Labour Minister Patty Hajdu have new staffers. The Hill Times photographs by Jake Wright

New press secretary hired for Public Services minister, Carr hires new chief

  • There’s a new press secretary tackling media queries in the office of the minister for Public Services and Procurement, following the recent departure of
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 29, 2017
Natural Resources Minister Jim Carr, left, is filling in for Public Services and Procurement Minister Judy Foote during her personal leave. He recently hired a new chief of staff. The Hill Times photographs by Jake Wright and Sam Garcia

New press secretary hired for Public Services minister, Carr hires new chief

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 29, 2017
  • There’s a new press secretary tackling media queries in the office of the minister for Public Services and Procurement, following the recent departure of

New press secretary hired for Public Services minister, Carr hires new chief

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 29, 2017
  • There’s a new press secretary tackling media queries in the office of the minister for Public Services and Procurement, following the recent departure of
Natural Resources Minister Jim Carr, left, is filling in for Public Services and Procurement Minister Judy Foote during her personal leave. He recently hired a new chief of staff. The Hill Times photographs by Jake Wright and Sam Garcia

“The countdown for a 90-day notice to renegotiate NAFTA has begun. How should Canada approach these talks?”

  • Kate Purchase Liberal strategist  “NAFTA has helped create good, middle-class jobs and grow our economies, both in Canada and throughout North America. Our integrated
Opinion | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 29, 2017

“The countdown for a 90-day notice to renegotiate NAFTA has begun. How should Canada approach these talks?”

Opinion | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 29, 2017
  • Kate Purchase Liberal strategist  “NAFTA has helped create good, middle-class jobs and grow our economies, both in Canada and throughout North America. Our integrated

“The countdown for a 90-day notice to renegotiate NAFTA has begun. How should Canada approach these talks?”

Opinion | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 29, 2017
  • Kate Purchase Liberal strategist  “NAFTA has helped create good, middle-class jobs and grow our economies, both in Canada and throughout North America. Our integrated

Social conservatives propel Andrew Scheer to Conservative leadership

  • The new Conservative Party leader owes his leadership election win, in large part, to the social conservative vote, and now it’s Andrew Scheer’s turn
News | BY ABBAS RANA, LAURA RYCKEWAERT, CHELSEA NASH | May 28, 2017
Andrew Scheer beat perceived frontrunner Maxime Bernier to win the leadership of the Conservative Party of Canada. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Social conservatives propel Andrew Scheer to Conservative leadership

News | BY ABBAS RANA, LAURA RYCKEWAERT, CHELSEA NASH | May 28, 2017
  • The new Conservative Party leader owes his leadership election win, in large part, to the social conservative vote, and now it’s Andrew Scheer’s turn

Social conservatives propel Andrew Scheer to Conservative leadership

News | BY ABBAS RANA, LAURA RYCKEWAERT, CHELSEA NASH | May 28, 2017
  • The new Conservative Party leader owes his leadership election win, in large part, to the social conservative vote, and now it’s Andrew Scheer’s turn
Andrew Scheer beat perceived frontrunner Maxime Bernier to win the leadership of the Conservative Party of Canada. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

As ballots are counted, some Conservatives criticize complicated ranked-ballot voting system, party to review leadership election rules in post-mortem

  • TORONTO CONGRESS CENTRE—The Conservative Party needs to reconsider its complicated leadership election rules for future leadership conventions, say some Conservatives, including returning to delegated
News | BY ABBAS RANA, LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 27, 2017
Who will win: Conservative leadership candidates Chris Alexander, Maxime Bernier, Andrew Scheer, Erin O'Toole, Lisa Raitt, Andrew Saxton, Michael Chong, Brad Trost, and Deepak Obhrai, pictured in this file photo. Missing from the photo are Steve Blaney, Pierre Lemieux, Kellie Leitch, and Rick Peterson. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

As ballots are counted, some Conservatives criticize complicated ranked-ballot voting system, party to review leadership election rules in post-mortem

News | BY ABBAS RANA, LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 27, 2017
  • TORONTO CONGRESS CENTRE—The Conservative Party needs to reconsider its complicated leadership election rules for future leadership conventions, say some Conservatives, including returning to delegated

As ballots are counted, some Conservatives criticize complicated ranked-ballot voting system, party to review leadership election rules in post-mortem

News | BY ABBAS RANA, LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 27, 2017
  • TORONTO CONGRESS CENTRE—The Conservative Party needs to reconsider its complicated leadership election rules for future leadership conventions, say some Conservatives, including returning to delegated
Who will win: Conservative leadership candidates Chris Alexander, Maxime Bernier, Andrew Scheer, Erin O'Toole, Lisa Raitt, Andrew Saxton, Michael Chong, Brad Trost, and Deepak Obhrai, pictured in this file photo. Missing from the photo are Steve Blaney, Pierre Lemieux, Kellie Leitch, and Rick Peterson. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Conservative leadership convention projects ‘united’ front, but some attendees admit to nervousness, uncertainty in the ranks

  • TORONTO CONGRESS CENTRE—Members of the Conservative Party attending the leadership convention in Toronto say they are feeling “upbeat,” “excited,” and “nervous” as the outcome
News | BY ABBAS RANA, LAURA RYCKEWAERT, CHELSEA NASH | May 27, 2017
Conservative MP Maxime Bernier is considered by many to be the frontrunner in the Conservative Party leadership race, which will come to an end on Saturday evening in Toronto. This is the first leadership contest since former prime minister Stephen Harper took the helm in 2004. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Conservative leadership convention projects ‘united’ front, but some attendees admit to nervousness, uncertainty in the ranks

News | BY ABBAS RANA, LAURA RYCKEWAERT, CHELSEA NASH | May 27, 2017
  • TORONTO CONGRESS CENTRE—Members of the Conservative Party attending the leadership convention in Toronto say they are feeling “upbeat,” “excited,” and “nervous” as the outcome

Conservative leadership convention projects ‘united’ front, but some attendees admit to nervousness, uncertainty in the ranks

News | BY ABBAS RANA, LAURA RYCKEWAERT, CHELSEA NASH | May 27, 2017
  • TORONTO CONGRESS CENTRE—Members of the Conservative Party attending the leadership convention in Toronto say they are feeling “upbeat,” “excited,” and “nervous” as the outcome
Conservative MP Maxime Bernier is considered by many to be the frontrunner in the Conservative Party leadership race, which will come to an end on Saturday evening in Toronto. This is the first leadership contest since former prime minister Stephen Harper took the helm in 2004. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

After 33 years, Parliament’s VIP-visit orchestrator to retire: ‘I don’t think I’ve missed one’

  • Every year, Parliament plays host to many an international visitor—from heads of state to foreign parliamentarians and other special guests—and behind every visit, address to
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 24, 2017
Elizabeth Rody pictured with the Aga Khan in Centre Block's Rotunda, with the Hall of Honour decked out with a red carpet and flags seen behind. Photograph courtesy of Elizabeth Rody

After 33 years, Parliament’s VIP-visit orchestrator to retire: ‘I don’t think I’ve missed one’

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 24, 2017
  • Every year, Parliament plays host to many an international visitor—from heads of state to foreign parliamentarians and other special guests—and behind every visit, address to

After 33 years, Parliament’s VIP-visit orchestrator to retire: ‘I don’t think I’ve missed one’

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 24, 2017
  • Every year, Parliament plays host to many an international visitor—from heads of state to foreign parliamentarians and other special guests—and behind every visit, address to
Elizabeth Rody pictured with the Aga Khan in Centre Block's Rotunda, with the Hall of Honour decked out with a red carpet and flags seen behind. Photograph courtesy of Elizabeth Rody

First out of the gate: a look at Peter Julian’s NDP leadership campaign

  • NDP MP Peter Julian, the first to officially enter the NDP’s ongoing leadership race, is so far supported in his campaign by a pool of
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 24, 2017
NDP MP Peter Julian is emphasizing his ties to Quebec and his environment policy during his bid for party leadership. The new leader will be decided roughly five months from now, in October. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

First out of the gate: a look at Peter Julian’s NDP leadership campaign

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 24, 2017
  • NDP MP Peter Julian, the first to officially enter the NDP’s ongoing leadership race, is so far supported in his campaign by a pool of

First out of the gate: a look at Peter Julian’s NDP leadership campaign

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 24, 2017
  • NDP MP Peter Julian, the first to officially enter the NDP’s ongoing leadership race, is so far supported in his campaign by a pool of
NDP MP Peter Julian is emphasizing his ties to Quebec and his environment policy during his bid for party leadership. The new leader will be decided roughly five months from now, in October. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

“The Liberal government is seeking to create a new Canada Infrastructure Bank. Is this a good move? Why or why not?”

  • Kate Purchase Liberal strategist “Last election, Canadians elected us on a platform to invest in a historic infrastructure plan. This plan will transform the
Opinion | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 22, 2017

“The Liberal government is seeking to create a new Canada Infrastructure Bank. Is this a good move? Why or why not?”

Opinion | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 22, 2017
  • Kate Purchase Liberal strategist “Last election, Canadians elected us on a platform to invest in a historic infrastructure plan. This plan will transform the

“The Liberal government is seeking to create a new Canada Infrastructure Bank. Is this a good move? Why or why not?”

Opinion | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 22, 2017
  • Kate Purchase Liberal strategist “Last election, Canadians elected us on a platform to invest in a historic infrastructure plan. This plan will transform the

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