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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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West Block’s interim House Chamber takes shape as Hill construction continues

  • PARLIAMENT HILL—The interim House of Commons Chamber being built in the West Block’s courtyard is taking shape with concrete being poured to form the
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 24, 2017
The completed steel framing for the interim House of Commons Chamber, including the viewing galleries, is pictured in the West Block's courtyard on March 31. Concrete is currently being poured and installation of the glass-domed roof is ongoing, with protection put up (as shown) to allow work on the interim Chamber to continue at the same time. Photograph courtesy of Public Services and Procurement Canada

West Block’s interim House Chamber takes shape as Hill construction continues

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 24, 2017
  • PARLIAMENT HILL—The interim House of Commons Chamber being built in the West Block’s courtyard is taking shape with concrete being poured to form the

West Block’s interim House Chamber takes shape as Hill construction continues

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 24, 2017
  • PARLIAMENT HILL—The interim House of Commons Chamber being built in the West Block’s courtyard is taking shape with concrete being poured to form the
The completed steel framing for the interim House of Commons Chamber, including the viewing galleries, is pictured in the West Block's courtyard on March 31. Concrete is currently being poured and installation of the glass-domed roof is ongoing, with protection put up (as shown) to allow work on the interim Chamber to continue at the same time. Photograph courtesy of Public Services and Procurement Canada

Marijuana legalization presents both potential political risks and gains for Liberals, say insiders

  • There will be both “a lot of risk” and “a lot of reward” at stake for the Liberals in their plan to legalize recreational
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT, RACHEL AIELLO | April 24, 2017
Health Minister Jane Philpott, Liberal MP and parliamentary secretary Bill Blair, Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale, Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould are the lead political players on the legalization of marijuana. The Hill Times photographs by Jake Wright

Marijuana legalization presents both potential political risks and gains for Liberals, say insiders

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT, RACHEL AIELLO | April 24, 2017
  • There will be both “a lot of risk” and “a lot of reward” at stake for the Liberals in their plan to legalize recreational

Marijuana legalization presents both potential political risks and gains for Liberals, say insiders

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT, RACHEL AIELLO | April 24, 2017
  • There will be both “a lot of risk” and “a lot of reward” at stake for the Liberals in their plan to legalize recreational
Health Minister Jane Philpott, Liberal MP and parliamentary secretary Bill Blair, Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale, Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould are the lead political players on the legalization of marijuana. The Hill Times photographs by Jake Wright

Raitt campaign reaching out to members in leadership race final stretch

  • One of only two women in the race to become the next leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, Conservative MP Lisa Raitt is focused
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 19, 2017
Conservative MP and leadership contender Lisa Raitt, pictured giving her two cents to attendees at the Manning Centre Conference in Ottawa in February. The Hill Times Photograph by Jake Wright

Raitt campaign reaching out to members in leadership race final stretch

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 19, 2017
  • One of only two women in the race to become the next leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, Conservative MP Lisa Raitt is focused

Raitt campaign reaching out to members in leadership race final stretch

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 19, 2017
  • One of only two women in the race to become the next leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, Conservative MP Lisa Raitt is focused
Conservative MP and leadership contender Lisa Raitt, pictured giving her two cents to attendees at the Manning Centre Conference in Ottawa in February. The Hill Times Photograph by Jake Wright

MPs from all sides divided on idea of electronic voting in House

  • Introducing electronic voting to the House is one of a number of ideas for reform put forward by the Liberal government, but MPs are
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 17, 2017
Conservative MPs Scott Reid, Jamie Schmale, and Todd Doherty, pictured earlier this month preparing to resume the filibuster over a push from the Liberal government to reform the Standing Orders at the Procedure and House Affairs Committee. The filibuster had yet to conclude by the end of last week. The opposition MPs have filibustered for 80 hours total. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

MPs from all sides divided on idea of electronic voting in House

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 17, 2017
  • Introducing electronic voting to the House is one of a number of ideas for reform put forward by the Liberal government, but MPs are

MPs from all sides divided on idea of electronic voting in House

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 17, 2017
  • Introducing electronic voting to the House is one of a number of ideas for reform put forward by the Liberal government, but MPs are
Conservative MPs Scott Reid, Jamie Schmale, and Todd Doherty, pictured earlier this month preparing to resume the filibuster over a push from the Liberal government to reform the Standing Orders at the Procedure and House Affairs Committee. The filibuster had yet to conclude by the end of last week. The opposition MPs have filibustered for 80 hours total. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

This just in: Liberals hiring political staffers for ministers’ regional offices

  • The Liberal government has hired a number of political staffers to work in regional ministers’ offices across the country in recent months, including five new
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 17, 2017
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured holding the 2017 federal budget document with Finance Minister Bill Morneau on budget day on the Hill, March 22. The government allocated an additional $3-million in annual funding to hire new political staff for ministers' regional offices in the last budget. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

This just in: Liberals hiring political staffers for ministers’ regional offices

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 17, 2017
  • The Liberal government has hired a number of political staffers to work in regional ministers’ offices across the country in recent months, including five new

This just in: Liberals hiring political staffers for ministers’ regional offices

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 17, 2017
  • The Liberal government has hired a number of political staffers to work in regional ministers’ offices across the country in recent months, including five new
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured holding the 2017 federal budget document with Finance Minister Bill Morneau on budget day on the Hill, March 22. The government allocated an additional $3-million in annual funding to hire new political staff for ministers' regional offices in the last budget. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

“The government has indicated support for a ‘limited, focused’ attack by the U.S. on a Syrian airbase. What do you think of Canada’s response?”

  • Kate Purchase Liberal strategist “Last week’s chemical attack was an appalling war crime and the perpetrators must be held to account. Canada strongly condemns
Opinion | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 17, 2017

“The government has indicated support for a ‘limited, focused’ attack by the U.S. on a Syrian airbase. What do you think of Canada’s response?”

Opinion | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 17, 2017
  • Kate Purchase Liberal strategist “Last week’s chemical attack was an appalling war crime and the perpetrators must be held to account. Canada strongly condemns

“The government has indicated support for a ‘limited, focused’ attack by the U.S. on a Syrian airbase. What do you think of Canada’s response?”

Opinion | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 17, 2017
  • Kate Purchase Liberal strategist “Last week’s chemical attack was an appalling war crime and the perpetrators must be held to account. Canada strongly condemns

PMO shakeup sees Catenaro promoted to press secretary

  • There have been some tweaks to the staffing roster in the Prime Minister’s Office, including two new advance staff to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau,
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 12, 2017
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau pictured with female staffers in the Prime Minister's Office last month on international women's day. Included in the picture are PMO staffers: Samantha Khalil, back row far right; Emmaline English, back row second from right; Kate VanGerven, back row third from right; and Eleanore Catenaro, below and between Ms. Khalil and Ms. English. PMO photograph courtesy of Adam Scotti

PMO shakeup sees Catenaro promoted to press secretary

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 12, 2017
  • There have been some tweaks to the staffing roster in the Prime Minister’s Office, including two new advance staff to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau,

PMO shakeup sees Catenaro promoted to press secretary

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 12, 2017
  • There have been some tweaks to the staffing roster in the Prime Minister’s Office, including two new advance staff to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau,
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau pictured with female staffers in the Prime Minister's Office last month on international women's day. Included in the picture are PMO staffers: Samantha Khalil, back row far right; Emmaline English, back row second from right; Kate VanGerven, back row third from right; and Eleanore Catenaro, below and between Ms. Khalil and Ms. English. PMO photograph courtesy of Adam Scotti

“What do you think of the ideas put forward in the government House leader’s discussion paper on reforms to the Standing Orders?”

  • Kate Purchase Liberal strategist “In the last election, we promised to bring real change to Parliament, and Canadians elected us with a mandate to
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 10, 2017

“What do you think of the ideas put forward in the government House leader’s discussion paper on reforms to the Standing Orders?”

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 10, 2017
  • Kate Purchase Liberal strategist “In the last election, we promised to bring real change to Parliament, and Canadians elected us with a mandate to

“What do you think of the ideas put forward in the government House leader’s discussion paper on reforms to the Standing Orders?”

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 10, 2017
  • Kate Purchase Liberal strategist “In the last election, we promised to bring real change to Parliament, and Canadians elected us with a mandate to

‘It’s still very much a man’s world,’ female Hill staffers still face double standards, sexism, harassment

  • PARLIAMENT HILL—Progress continues, but female staffers on Parliament Hill continue to face double standards, sexism, and harassment, both in their daily jobs and during
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 10, 2017
Evening receptions and events can be a problematic arena for female Hill staffers. But awareness and calling out of inappropriate behaviour has improved, as will Hill life overall if there are more conversations and more women at the table, say current and former female Hill staffers. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

‘It’s still very much a man’s world,’ female Hill staffers still face double standards, sexism, harassment

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 10, 2017
  • PARLIAMENT HILL—Progress continues, but female staffers on Parliament Hill continue to face double standards, sexism, and harassment, both in their daily jobs and during

‘It’s still very much a man’s world,’ female Hill staffers still face double standards, sexism, harassment

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 10, 2017
  • PARLIAMENT HILL—Progress continues, but female staffers on Parliament Hill continue to face double standards, sexism, and harassment, both in their daily jobs and during
Evening receptions and events can be a problematic arena for female Hill staffers. But awareness and calling out of inappropriate behaviour has improved, as will Hill life overall if there are more conversations and more women at the table, say current and former female Hill staffers. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

House Affairs Committee work piling up as fillibuster continues over Standing Order reform push

  • Locked in a filibuster since last month over the Liberal government’s push to study possible changes to the House Standing Orders, “work is piling
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 10, 2017
NDP MP David Christopherson consults with an opposition staffer ahead of resuming the filibuster at the House Affairs Committee on April 5. He alone spoke eight hours in all that day, and for another four hours on April 6. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

House Affairs Committee work piling up as fillibuster continues over Standing Order reform push

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 10, 2017
  • Locked in a filibuster since last month over the Liberal government’s push to study possible changes to the House Standing Orders, “work is piling

House Affairs Committee work piling up as fillibuster continues over Standing Order reform push

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 10, 2017
  • Locked in a filibuster since last month over the Liberal government’s push to study possible changes to the House Standing Orders, “work is piling
NDP MP David Christopherson consults with an opposition staffer ahead of resuming the filibuster at the House Affairs Committee on April 5. He alone spoke eight hours in all that day, and for another four hours on April 6. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Central NDP staff changes include new videographer

  • The NDP has undergone a healthy handful of changes to its central staffing roster on the Hill in the last few months, including the
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 5, 2017

Central NDP staff changes include new videographer

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 5, 2017
  • The NDP has undergone a healthy handful of changes to its central staffing roster on the Hill in the last few months, including the

Central NDP staff changes include new videographer

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 5, 2017
  • The NDP has undergone a healthy handful of changes to its central staffing roster on the Hill in the last few months, including the

PMO hires new writer, amid other ministerial staff changes

  • The Prime Minister’s Office recently hired another writer, Clare Donohue-Meyer, who joined the PMO three weeks ago. James McMillan is another writer in the PMO’s communications unit, while
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 3, 2017
There's a new writer in Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's office, and National Revenue Minister Diane Lebouthillier, Employment Minister Patty Hajdu and Public Services Minister Judy Foote have all hired new assistants. The Hill Times photographs by Jake Wright & Sam Garcia

PMO hires new writer, amid other ministerial staff changes

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 3, 2017
  • The Prime Minister’s Office recently hired another writer, Clare Donohue-Meyer, who joined the PMO three weeks ago. James McMillan is another writer in the PMO’s communications unit, while

PMO hires new writer, amid other ministerial staff changes

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 3, 2017
  • The Prime Minister’s Office recently hired another writer, Clare Donohue-Meyer, who joined the PMO three weeks ago. James McMillan is another writer in the PMO’s communications unit, while
There's a new writer in Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's office, and National Revenue Minister Diane Lebouthillier, Employment Minister Patty Hajdu and Public Services Minister Judy Foote have all hired new assistants. The Hill Times photographs by Jake Wright & Sam Garcia

Liberals’ sweeping reform ideas seen as not all bad, but many say they swing power to PMO

  • Opposition MPs say a few of the ideas put forward in the Liberal government’s discussion paper on reforming the House’s Standing Orders are good,
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 3, 2017
The Procedure and House Affairs Committee, pictured on a break amid a filibuster late in the evening on March 22. Opposition MPs are calling for an unrushed discussion of possible Standing Order changes at the committee, with all-party agreement required. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Liberals’ sweeping reform ideas seen as not all bad, but many say they swing power to PMO

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 3, 2017
  • Opposition MPs say a few of the ideas put forward in the Liberal government’s discussion paper on reforming the House’s Standing Orders are good,

Liberals’ sweeping reform ideas seen as not all bad, but many say they swing power to PMO

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 3, 2017
  • Opposition MPs say a few of the ideas put forward in the Liberal government’s discussion paper on reforming the House’s Standing Orders are good,
The Procedure and House Affairs Committee, pictured on a break amid a filibuster late in the evening on March 22. Opposition MPs are calling for an unrushed discussion of possible Standing Order changes at the committee, with all-party agreement required. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

“U.S. President Donald Trump has officially given presidential approval for the Keystone XL pipeline. What do you think of this development?”

  • Kate Purchase Liberal strategist “Energy resources are essential to growing our economy and creating well-paying jobs for the middle class, and those working hard
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 3, 2017

“U.S. President Donald Trump has officially given presidential approval for the Keystone XL pipeline. What do you think of this development?”

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 3, 2017
  • Kate Purchase Liberal strategist “Energy resources are essential to growing our economy and creating well-paying jobs for the middle class, and those working hard

“U.S. President Donald Trump has officially given presidential approval for the Keystone XL pipeline. What do you think of this development?”

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 3, 2017
  • Kate Purchase Liberal strategist “Energy resources are essential to growing our economy and creating well-paying jobs for the middle class, and those working hard

Supporters of national portrait gallery at 100 Wellington St. ramp up advocacy

  • The federal government will announce a new public use for the old U.S. Embassy building at 100 Wellington St. later this year, and as
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 3, 2017
The heritage building at 100 Wellington St. has been unused and empty for almost two decades, but a new public use for the space is set to be announced later this year. Many are advocating for it to become a national portrait gallery. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Supporters of national portrait gallery at 100 Wellington St. ramp up advocacy

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 3, 2017
  • The federal government will announce a new public use for the old U.S. Embassy building at 100 Wellington St. later this year, and as

Supporters of national portrait gallery at 100 Wellington St. ramp up advocacy

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 3, 2017
  • The federal government will announce a new public use for the old U.S. Embassy building at 100 Wellington St. later this year, and as
The heritage building at 100 Wellington St. has been unused and empty for almost two decades, but a new public use for the space is set to be announced later this year. Many are advocating for it to become a national portrait gallery. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Innovation Minister Bains hires new press secretary

  • Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Minister Navdeep Bains has a new press secretary on his ministerial staff team, after his old one, Philip Proulx,
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 29, 2017
Innovation Minister Navdeep Bains is pictured speaking with members of the press last year with his former press secretary Philip Proulx behind him on the left. With Mr. Proulx now working in the PMO, Mr. Bains recently hired a new press secretary. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Innovation Minister Bains hires new press secretary

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 29, 2017
  • Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Minister Navdeep Bains has a new press secretary on his ministerial staff team, after his old one, Philip Proulx,

Innovation Minister Bains hires new press secretary

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 29, 2017
  • Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Minister Navdeep Bains has a new press secretary on his ministerial staff team, after his old one, Philip Proulx,
Innovation Minister Navdeep Bains is pictured speaking with members of the press last year with his former press secretary Philip Proulx behind him on the left. With Mr. Proulx now working in the PMO, Mr. Bains recently hired a new press secretary. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

‘This is a big deal for us,’ talks continue over plans for Hill media security screening

  • Talks are ongoing between the Parliamentary Press Gallery and House of Commons officials and concerns remain over a proposed security-screening process for new reporters.
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 27, 2017
Parliamentary Press Gallery president Tonda MacCharles, a reporter with The Toronto Star, says she was motivated to take on the job in light of the House of Commons' plans to introduce a security-screening process for new reporters on the Hill, which has raised concerns among gallery members. The Hill Times photographs by Jake Wright

‘This is a big deal for us,’ talks continue over plans for Hill media security screening

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 27, 2017
  • Talks are ongoing between the Parliamentary Press Gallery and House of Commons officials and concerns remain over a proposed security-screening process for new reporters.

‘This is a big deal for us,’ talks continue over plans for Hill media security screening

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 27, 2017
  • Talks are ongoing between the Parliamentary Press Gallery and House of Commons officials and concerns remain over a proposed security-screening process for new reporters.
Parliamentary Press Gallery president Tonda MacCharles, a reporter with The Toronto Star, says she was motivated to take on the job in light of the House of Commons' plans to introduce a security-screening process for new reporters on the Hill, which has raised concerns among gallery members. The Hill Times photographs by Jake Wright

Cudmore takes on policy director role in Defence Minister’s Sajjan’s office

  • National Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan recently promoted a number of staff in his ministerial office, including bumping senior policy adviser James Cudmore up to
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 27, 2017
National Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan, pictured speaking to media on the Hill, has made changes to the roles of a few political staff in his ministerial office. The Hill Times Photograph by Jake Wright

Cudmore takes on policy director role in Defence Minister’s Sajjan’s office

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 27, 2017
  • National Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan recently promoted a number of staff in his ministerial office, including bumping senior policy adviser James Cudmore up to

Cudmore takes on policy director role in Defence Minister’s Sajjan’s office

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 27, 2017
  • National Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan recently promoted a number of staff in his ministerial office, including bumping senior policy adviser James Cudmore up to
National Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan, pictured speaking to media on the Hill, has made changes to the roles of a few political staff in his ministerial office. The Hill Times Photograph by Jake Wright

Most Hill reporters don’t see merit of bringing White House-style press briefings to Canada

  • PARLIAMENT HILL—White House press secretary Sean Spicer’s daily press briefings may capture global attention, including Saturday Night Live’s, but many parliamentary press gallery reporters
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 27, 2017
While the daily press briefings with White House press secretary Sean Spicer have captivated plenty of Canadians, many press gallery members question the merit of bringing a similar exercise to Canada with the prime minister's communications director, currently Kate Purchase, or other PMO communications staff. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia & The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Most Hill reporters don’t see merit of bringing White House-style press briefings to Canada

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 27, 2017
  • PARLIAMENT HILL—White House press secretary Sean Spicer’s daily press briefings may capture global attention, including Saturday Night Live’s, but many parliamentary press gallery reporters

Most Hill reporters don’t see merit of bringing White House-style press briefings to Canada

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 27, 2017
  • PARLIAMENT HILL—White House press secretary Sean Spicer’s daily press briefings may capture global attention, including Saturday Night Live’s, but many parliamentary press gallery reporters
While the daily press briefings with White House press secretary Sean Spicer have captivated plenty of Canadians, many press gallery members question the merit of bringing a similar exercise to Canada with the prime minister's communications director, currently Kate Purchase, or other PMO communications staff. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia & The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

“The 2017 federal budget is out. What are your main takeaways?”

  • Kate Purchase Liberal strategist “Budget 2017 is the next step in the Government’s long-term plan to create jobs and strengthen the middle class. With
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 27, 2017

“The 2017 federal budget is out. What are your main takeaways?”

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 27, 2017
  • Kate Purchase Liberal strategist “Budget 2017 is the next step in the Government’s long-term plan to create jobs and strengthen the middle class. With

“The 2017 federal budget is out. What are your main takeaways?”

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 27, 2017
  • Kate Purchase Liberal strategist “Budget 2017 is the next step in the Government’s long-term plan to create jobs and strengthen the middle class. With

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