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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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Two exit Prime Minister’s Office, with one landing in the Liberal research bureau

  • PARLIAMENT HILL—Two staffers recently left the Prime Minister’s Office, including Nadia Khaiati, executive assistant to the director of public appointments. Ms. Khaiati had been working
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 22, 2017
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured in this file photo. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Two exit Prime Minister’s Office, with one landing in the Liberal research bureau

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 22, 2017
  • PARLIAMENT HILL—Two staffers recently left the Prime Minister’s Office, including Nadia Khaiati, executive assistant to the director of public appointments. Ms. Khaiati had been working

Two exit Prime Minister’s Office, with one landing in the Liberal research bureau

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 22, 2017
  • PARLIAMENT HILL—Two staffers recently left the Prime Minister’s Office, including Nadia Khaiati, executive assistant to the director of public appointments. Ms. Khaiati had been working
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured in this file photo. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

‘Appropriation prize’ controversy a learning opportunity, say journalists, writers

  • PARLIAMENT HILL—From op-eds to Twitter threads, the issue of cultural appropriation in writing—of indigenous cultural in particular—has recently taken a spotlight among Canadian writers.
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 22, 2017
Parliamentary Press Gallery members scrum Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale in the House of Commons foyer. As with Canadian media at large, the press gallery on the Hill lacks cultural and ethnic diversity. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

‘Appropriation prize’ controversy a learning opportunity, say journalists, writers

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 22, 2017
  • PARLIAMENT HILL—From op-eds to Twitter threads, the issue of cultural appropriation in writing—of indigenous cultural in particular—has recently taken a spotlight among Canadian writers.

‘Appropriation prize’ controversy a learning opportunity, say journalists, writers

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 22, 2017
  • PARLIAMENT HILL—From op-eds to Twitter threads, the issue of cultural appropriation in writing—of indigenous cultural in particular—has recently taken a spotlight among Canadian writers.
Parliamentary Press Gallery members scrum Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale in the House of Commons foyer. As with Canadian media at large, the press gallery on the Hill lacks cultural and ethnic diversity. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

More regional political staff hired in Winnipeg, Montreal, Charlottetown

  • Four more political staffers have been hired to work in various ministers’ regional offices across Canada as part of recent efforts to beef up
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 17, 2017
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured earlier this year. The Liberals have been staffing up ministers' regional offices across the country, including with four recent hires. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

More regional political staff hired in Winnipeg, Montreal, Charlottetown

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 17, 2017
  • Four more political staffers have been hired to work in various ministers’ regional offices across Canada as part of recent efforts to beef up

More regional political staff hired in Winnipeg, Montreal, Charlottetown

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 17, 2017
  • Four more political staffers have been hired to work in various ministers’ regional offices across Canada as part of recent efforts to beef up
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured earlier this year. The Liberals have been staffing up ministers' regional offices across the country, including with four recent hires. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Roughly $53,000 spent for cabinet chiefs to attend January retreat, expense disclosures show

  • It cost more than $53,000 for the various cabinet chiefs of staff to attend the Liberal government’s most recent retreat in Calgary in late
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 15, 2017
Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland, Employment Minister Patty Hajdu, Status of Women Minister Maryam Monsef, Trade Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne, Democratic Institutions Minister Karina Gould, and Immigration Minister Ahmed Hussen pictured at a ceremony at Rideau Hall for the Jan. 10 cabinet shuffle. It cost roughly $150,000 for ministers, chiefs of staff and PMO staff to attend the subsequent cabinet retreat in Calgary in late January. The Hill Times Photograph by Jake Wright

Roughly $53,000 spent for cabinet chiefs to attend January retreat, expense disclosures show

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 15, 2017
  • It cost more than $53,000 for the various cabinet chiefs of staff to attend the Liberal government’s most recent retreat in Calgary in late

Roughly $53,000 spent for cabinet chiefs to attend January retreat, expense disclosures show

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 15, 2017
  • It cost more than $53,000 for the various cabinet chiefs of staff to attend the Liberal government’s most recent retreat in Calgary in late
Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland, Employment Minister Patty Hajdu, Status of Women Minister Maryam Monsef, Trade Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne, Democratic Institutions Minister Karina Gould, and Immigration Minister Ahmed Hussen pictured at a ceremony at Rideau Hall for the Jan. 10 cabinet shuffle. It cost roughly $150,000 for ministers, chiefs of staff and PMO staff to attend the subsequent cabinet retreat in Calgary in late January. The Hill Times Photograph by Jake Wright

House security officers wear baseball caps, stickers as employer refuses to negotiate new contract

  • PARLIAMENT HILL—House of Commons security officers have been wearing baseballs caps and stickers calling for “respect” since May 1 amid an escalating labour standoff between
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 15, 2017
House of Commons security officers pictured outside the House of Commons Chamber, wearing baseball cpas and stickers, on May 10. The Hill Times photograph by Laura Ryckewaert

House security officers wear baseball caps, stickers as employer refuses to negotiate new contract

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 15, 2017
  • PARLIAMENT HILL—House of Commons security officers have been wearing baseballs caps and stickers calling for “respect” since May 1 amid an escalating labour standoff between

House security officers wear baseball caps, stickers as employer refuses to negotiate new contract

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 15, 2017
  • PARLIAMENT HILL—House of Commons security officers have been wearing baseballs caps and stickers calling for “respect” since May 1 amid an escalating labour standoff between
House of Commons security officers pictured outside the House of Commons Chamber, wearing baseball cpas and stickers, on May 10. The Hill Times photograph by Laura Ryckewaert

MPs support opening House Board of Internal Economy, but question whether it belongs in budget bill

  • PARLIAMENT HILL—MPs are lauding a move to open up Commons Board of Internal Economy meetings, but with this major change coming as a small
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 15, 2017
Conservative Whip Gord Brown, left, and Fisheries and Oceans Minister Dominic LeBlanc are currently spokespeople for the Commons Board of Internal Economy, which meets entirely in camera. The Liberal government is seeking to open up meetings to the public, but have proposed the changes as part of its massive budget implementation package. The Hill Times photographs by Jake Wright

MPs support opening House Board of Internal Economy, but question whether it belongs in budget bill

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 15, 2017
  • PARLIAMENT HILL—MPs are lauding a move to open up Commons Board of Internal Economy meetings, but with this major change coming as a small

MPs support opening House Board of Internal Economy, but question whether it belongs in budget bill

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 15, 2017
  • PARLIAMENT HILL—MPs are lauding a move to open up Commons Board of Internal Economy meetings, but with this major change coming as a small
Conservative Whip Gord Brown, left, and Fisheries and Oceans Minister Dominic LeBlanc are currently spokespeople for the Commons Board of Internal Economy, which meets entirely in camera. The Liberal government is seeking to open up meetings to the public, but have proposed the changes as part of its massive budget implementation package. The Hill Times photographs by Jake Wright

“A federal defence policy review is expected to be made public soon. What do you want to see in it?”

  • Kate Purchase Liberal strategist “Canada’s brave women and men in uniform make tremendous sacrifices, and deserve the best possible care and support. That is
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 15, 2017

“A federal defence policy review is expected to be made public soon. What do you want to see in it?”

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 15, 2017
  • Kate Purchase Liberal strategist “Canada’s brave women and men in uniform make tremendous sacrifices, and deserve the best possible care and support. That is

“A federal defence policy review is expected to be made public soon. What do you want to see in it?”

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 15, 2017
  • Kate Purchase Liberal strategist “Canada’s brave women and men in uniform make tremendous sacrifices, and deserve the best possible care and support. That is

Foreign aid minister scoops up Chagger’s press secretary

  • International Development and La Francophonie Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau has expanded her ministerial communications team, hiring Marie-Emmanuelle Cadieux to serve as her new press secretary.
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 10, 2017
International Development Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau has hired a new press secretary, with her former one, Bernard Boutin, now her senior communications adviser. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Foreign aid minister scoops up Chagger’s press secretary

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 10, 2017
  • International Development and La Francophonie Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau has expanded her ministerial communications team, hiring Marie-Emmanuelle Cadieux to serve as her new press secretary.

Foreign aid minister scoops up Chagger’s press secretary

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 10, 2017
  • International Development and La Francophonie Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau has expanded her ministerial communications team, hiring Marie-Emmanuelle Cadieux to serve as her new press secretary.
International Development Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau has hired a new press secretary, with her former one, Bernard Boutin, now her senior communications adviser. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

“The House of Commons has resumed sitting. What’s the most important issue for it to tackle before the next break?”

  • Kate Purchase Liberal strategist “Innovation and technological advances are changing how Canadians work, and our Government is focused on strengthening the middle class, as
Opinion | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 8, 2017

“The House of Commons has resumed sitting. What’s the most important issue for it to tackle before the next break?”

Opinion | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 8, 2017
  • Kate Purchase Liberal strategist “Innovation and technological advances are changing how Canadians work, and our Government is focused on strengthening the middle class, as

“The House of Commons has resumed sitting. What’s the most important issue for it to tackle before the next break?”

Opinion | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 8, 2017
  • Kate Purchase Liberal strategist “Innovation and technological advances are changing how Canadians work, and our Government is focused on strengthening the middle class, as

Hilary Leftick named new PMO appointments director, Natacha Engel made her deputy

  • Hilary Leftick has officially been named the new director of public appointments in the Prime Minister’s Office, along with a number of other staff changes in
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 8, 2017
Two staff have been promoted and two recently hired to work in Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's office. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Hilary Leftick named new PMO appointments director, Natacha Engel made her deputy

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 8, 2017
  • Hilary Leftick has officially been named the new director of public appointments in the Prime Minister’s Office, along with a number of other staff changes in

Hilary Leftick named new PMO appointments director, Natacha Engel made her deputy

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 8, 2017
  • Hilary Leftick has officially been named the new director of public appointments in the Prime Minister’s Office, along with a number of other staff changes in
Two staff have been promoted and two recently hired to work in Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's office. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Goodale voted Best Cabinet Minister in QP, Scrums in The Hill Times’ 25th annual Politically Savvy Survey

  • PARLIAMENT HILL—Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale has impressed politicos this past year, claiming a number of top spots on The Hill Times’ 25th Annual Politically Savvy Survey, including
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 8, 2017
From top to bottom, left to right: Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale, NDP leader Thomas Mulcair, NDP MP Nathan Cullen, Conservative interim leader Rona Ambrose, Green Party Leader Elizabeth May, Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux, Health Minister Jane Philpott, and Finance Minister Bill Morneau. The Hill Times photographs by Jake Wright and Sam Garcia

Goodale voted Best Cabinet Minister in QP, Scrums in The Hill Times’ 25th annual Politically Savvy Survey

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 8, 2017
  • PARLIAMENT HILL—Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale has impressed politicos this past year, claiming a number of top spots on The Hill Times’ 25th Annual Politically Savvy Survey, including

Goodale voted Best Cabinet Minister in QP, Scrums in The Hill Times’ 25th annual Politically Savvy Survey

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 8, 2017
  • PARLIAMENT HILL—Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale has impressed politicos this past year, claiming a number of top spots on The Hill Times’ 25th Annual Politically Savvy Survey, including
From top to bottom, left to right: Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale, NDP leader Thomas Mulcair, NDP MP Nathan Cullen, Conservative interim leader Rona Ambrose, Green Party Leader Elizabeth May, Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux, Health Minister Jane Philpott, and Finance Minister Bill Morneau. The Hill Times photographs by Jake Wright and Sam Garcia

Liberals’ low fundraising numbers should ‘set off alarm bells,’ say some political players

  • The Conservative Party’s commanding lead in fundraising in the first quarter of this year should set off alarm bells in the Liberal Party, say some
News | BY ABBAS RANA, CHRISTOPHER GULY, LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 8, 2017
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau pictured at a national caucus meeting. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Liberals’ low fundraising numbers should ‘set off alarm bells,’ say some political players

News | BY ABBAS RANA, CHRISTOPHER GULY, LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 8, 2017
  • The Conservative Party’s commanding lead in fundraising in the first quarter of this year should set off alarm bells in the Liberal Party, say some

Liberals’ low fundraising numbers should ‘set off alarm bells,’ say some political players

News | BY ABBAS RANA, CHRISTOPHER GULY, LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 8, 2017
  • The Conservative Party’s commanding lead in fundraising in the first quarter of this year should set off alarm bells in the Liberal Party, say some
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau pictured at a national caucus meeting. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Health minister hires new parliamentary affairs director

  • Health Minister Jane Philpott recently filled a vacancy among her senior staff ranks, hiring Jordan Miller to serve as her new director of parliamentary
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 3, 2017
National Revenue Minister Diane Lebouthillier, left, has hired a new aide, and Health Minister Jane Philpott, right, has a new director of parliamentary affairs, Jordan Miller. The Hill Times photographs by Jake Wright

Health minister hires new parliamentary affairs director

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 3, 2017
  • Health Minister Jane Philpott recently filled a vacancy among her senior staff ranks, hiring Jordan Miller to serve as her new director of parliamentary

Health minister hires new parliamentary affairs director

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 3, 2017
  • Health Minister Jane Philpott recently filled a vacancy among her senior staff ranks, hiring Jordan Miller to serve as her new director of parliamentary
National Revenue Minister Diane Lebouthillier, left, has hired a new aide, and Health Minister Jane Philpott, right, has a new director of parliamentary affairs, Jordan Miller. The Hill Times photographs by Jake Wright

PMO’s Canada-U.S. war room dealing with unprecedented unpredictability of U.S. administration

  • The PMO’s three-member Canada-U.S. relations team has been wisely playing its cards “very close to the chest” in charting a coordinated whole-of-government approach to
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 1, 2017
In recent weeks, U.S. President Donal Trump has made a number of moves that have spelled bad news for Canada. But Environics' Greg MacEachern said the Canada-U.S. relations team is working to expect the unexpected, and the government's been quick to react. Photograph courtesy of Gage Skidmore

PMO’s Canada-U.S. war room dealing with unprecedented unpredictability of U.S. administration

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 1, 2017
  • The PMO’s three-member Canada-U.S. relations team has been wisely playing its cards “very close to the chest” in charting a coordinated whole-of-government approach to

PMO’s Canada-U.S. war room dealing with unprecedented unpredictability of U.S. administration

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 1, 2017
  • The PMO’s three-member Canada-U.S. relations team has been wisely playing its cards “very close to the chest” in charting a coordinated whole-of-government approach to
In recent weeks, U.S. President Donal Trump has made a number of moves that have spelled bad news for Canada. But Environics' Greg MacEachern said the Canada-U.S. relations team is working to expect the unexpected, and the government's been quick to react. Photograph courtesy of Gage Skidmore

New parliamentary secretary assistants hired for Agriculture, Treasury Board

  • PARLIAMENT HILL—Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Lawrence MacAulay hired a new assistant in his parliamentary secretary, Liberal MP Jean-Claude Poissant, at the beginning of April. Michel-Antoine Renaud
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 1, 2017
Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay, left, and Treasury Board President Scott Brison have both recently had new assistants join their ministerial offices. The Hill Times photographs by Jake Wright

New parliamentary secretary assistants hired for Agriculture, Treasury Board

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 1, 2017
  • PARLIAMENT HILL—Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Lawrence MacAulay hired a new assistant in his parliamentary secretary, Liberal MP Jean-Claude Poissant, at the beginning of April. Michel-Antoine Renaud

New parliamentary secretary assistants hired for Agriculture, Treasury Board

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 1, 2017
  • PARLIAMENT HILL—Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Lawrence MacAulay hired a new assistant in his parliamentary secretary, Liberal MP Jean-Claude Poissant, at the beginning of April. Michel-Antoine Renaud
Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay, left, and Treasury Board President Scott Brison have both recently had new assistants join their ministerial offices. The Hill Times photographs by Jake Wright

“U.S. President Donald Trump has recently levelled criticisms at Canada’s dairy industry. What do you make of it?”

  • Kate Purchase Liberal strategist “Our government strongly supports Canada’s supply management system, dairy farmers, and the entire Canadian dairy industry. “The facts simply don’t
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 1, 2017

“U.S. President Donald Trump has recently levelled criticisms at Canada’s dairy industry. What do you make of it?”

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 1, 2017
  • Kate Purchase Liberal strategist “Our government strongly supports Canada’s supply management system, dairy farmers, and the entire Canadian dairy industry. “The facts simply don’t

“U.S. President Donald Trump has recently levelled criticisms at Canada’s dairy industry. What do you make of it?”

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 1, 2017
  • Kate Purchase Liberal strategist “Our government strongly supports Canada’s supply management system, dairy farmers, and the entire Canadian dairy industry. “The facts simply don’t

Pool at 24 Sussex cost more than $27,000 so far over last two years

  • Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his family may call Rideau Cottage home, but various facilities at the official residence at 24 Sussex Dr. continue
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 1, 2017
The pool house at 24 Sussex Dr., pictured back in 2006. Recent documents obtained through access to information indicate it's cost more than $27,000 in maintenance, repairs and other work so far over the last two fiscal years. Photograph courtesy of the National Capital Commission

Pool at 24 Sussex cost more than $27,000 so far over last two years

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 1, 2017
  • Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his family may call Rideau Cottage home, but various facilities at the official residence at 24 Sussex Dr. continue

Pool at 24 Sussex cost more than $27,000 so far over last two years

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 1, 2017
  • Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his family may call Rideau Cottage home, but various facilities at the official residence at 24 Sussex Dr. continue
The pool house at 24 Sussex Dr., pictured back in 2006. Recent documents obtained through access to information indicate it's cost more than $27,000 in maintenance, repairs and other work so far over the last two fiscal years. Photograph courtesy of the National Capital Commission

Ex-Hill staffers running Lemieux’s leadership campaign

  • With a grassroots-driven Conservative leadership campaign, former MP Pierre Lemieux is working to make sure social conservatives “know they have a voice moving forward”
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 26, 2017
Former Conservative MP Pierre Lemieux, pictured during the 2017 Manning Centre Conference, is focusing on attracting social conservatives to vote for him to become the next Conservative Party leader. The Hill Times Photograph by Jake Wright

Ex-Hill staffers running Lemieux’s leadership campaign

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 26, 2017
  • With a grassroots-driven Conservative leadership campaign, former MP Pierre Lemieux is working to make sure social conservatives “know they have a voice moving forward”

Ex-Hill staffers running Lemieux’s leadership campaign

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 26, 2017
  • With a grassroots-driven Conservative leadership campaign, former MP Pierre Lemieux is working to make sure social conservatives “know they have a voice moving forward”
Former Conservative MP Pierre Lemieux, pictured during the 2017 Manning Centre Conference, is focusing on attracting social conservatives to vote for him to become the next Conservative Party leader. The Hill Times Photograph by Jake Wright

“The Liberal government has introduced a 308-page budget implementation bill. What from it stands out to you most?”

  • Kate Purchase Liberal strategist “Last week, our government introduced the Budget Implementation Act—the next step in our ambitious plan to invest in the middle
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 24, 2017

“The Liberal government has introduced a 308-page budget implementation bill. What from it stands out to you most?”

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 24, 2017
  • Kate Purchase Liberal strategist “Last week, our government introduced the Budget Implementation Act—the next step in our ambitious plan to invest in the middle

“The Liberal government has introduced a 308-page budget implementation bill. What from it stands out to you most?”

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 24, 2017
  • Kate Purchase Liberal strategist “Last week, our government introduced the Budget Implementation Act—the next step in our ambitious plan to invest in the middle

PMO hires a new executive assistant, another switches assignment

  • The Prime Minister’s Office recently hired Nour Kechacha as an executive assistant to both PMO senior adviser Mathieu Bouchard and to director of administration
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 24, 2017
Jeremy Broadhurst, Zita Astravas, and Katie Telford, chief of staff to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured in this file photo. Melissa Rumble, not pictured, is now executive assistant to Ms. Katie Telford and principal secretary Gerald Butts, also not pictured. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

PMO hires a new executive assistant, another switches assignment

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 24, 2017
  • The Prime Minister’s Office recently hired Nour Kechacha as an executive assistant to both PMO senior adviser Mathieu Bouchard and to director of administration

PMO hires a new executive assistant, another switches assignment

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 24, 2017
  • The Prime Minister’s Office recently hired Nour Kechacha as an executive assistant to both PMO senior adviser Mathieu Bouchard and to director of administration
Jeremy Broadhurst, Zita Astravas, and Katie Telford, chief of staff to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured in this file photo. Melissa Rumble, not pictured, is now executive assistant to Ms. Katie Telford and principal secretary Gerald Butts, also not pictured. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

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