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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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Justice Minister Wilson-Raybould hires Quebec adviser

  • Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould recently added another adviser to her ministerial staff team. Alex Steinhouse started on the job on Nov. 7. Mr. Steinhouse is
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 23, 2016
Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould, pictured, saw Montreal lawyer Alex Steinhouse start in her office on Nov. 7 as Quebec adviser. The Hill Times photograph by Rachel Aiello

Justice Minister Wilson-Raybould hires Quebec adviser

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 23, 2016
  • Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould recently added another adviser to her ministerial staff team. Alex Steinhouse started on the job on Nov. 7. Mr. Steinhouse is

Justice Minister Wilson-Raybould hires Quebec adviser

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 23, 2016
  • Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould recently added another adviser to her ministerial staff team. Alex Steinhouse started on the job on Nov. 7. Mr. Steinhouse is
Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould, pictured, saw Montreal lawyer Alex Steinhouse start in her office on Nov. 7 as Quebec adviser. The Hill Times photograph by Rachel Aiello

Monsef hires Liberal stalwart Jamieson as chief of staff

  • Democratic Institutions Minister Maryam Monsef has finally hired an official new chief of staff in her ministerial office, Liberal Party stalwart Rob “Hamish” Jamieson, who started
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 21, 2016
Democratic Institutions Minister Maryam Monsef, left, has hired Rob Jamieson as her chief of staff, while her former acting chief and director of policy and parliamentary affairs, Ali Salam, is now chief of staff to Immigration Minister John McCallum, right. The Hill Times photographs by Jake Wright

Monsef hires Liberal stalwart Jamieson as chief of staff

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 21, 2016
  • Democratic Institutions Minister Maryam Monsef has finally hired an official new chief of staff in her ministerial office, Liberal Party stalwart Rob “Hamish” Jamieson, who started

Monsef hires Liberal stalwart Jamieson as chief of staff

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 21, 2016
  • Democratic Institutions Minister Maryam Monsef has finally hired an official new chief of staff in her ministerial office, Liberal Party stalwart Rob “Hamish” Jamieson, who started
Democratic Institutions Minister Maryam Monsef, left, has hired Rob Jamieson as her chief of staff, while her former acting chief and director of policy and parliamentary affairs, Ali Salam, is now chief of staff to Immigration Minister John McCallum, right. The Hill Times photographs by Jake Wright

Tighter political fundraising rules could push activities ‘underground,’ says Canada’s outgoing chief electoral officer

  • Canada’s outgoing chief electoral officer says tightening up rules around so-called “cash-for-access” events or other kinds of fundraising might prompt political operatives to conduct their
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT, CHELSEA NASH | November 21, 2016
Canada's Chief Electoral Officer Marc Mayrand, pictured in this file photo on the Hill, told The Hill Times, 'The more constraints are starting to be seen as unreasonable, the more people will be inclined to go underground, and that’s the concern I would have. That’s what I mean by striking the right balance.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Tighter political fundraising rules could push activities ‘underground,’ says Canada’s outgoing chief electoral officer

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT, CHELSEA NASH | November 21, 2016
  • Canada’s outgoing chief electoral officer says tightening up rules around so-called “cash-for-access” events or other kinds of fundraising might prompt political operatives to conduct their

Tighter political fundraising rules could push activities ‘underground,’ says Canada’s outgoing chief electoral officer

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT, CHELSEA NASH | November 21, 2016
  • Canada’s outgoing chief electoral officer says tightening up rules around so-called “cash-for-access” events or other kinds of fundraising might prompt political operatives to conduct their
Canada's Chief Electoral Officer Marc Mayrand, pictured in this file photo on the Hill, told The Hill Times, 'The more constraints are starting to be seen as unreasonable, the more people will be inclined to go underground, and that’s the concern I would have. That’s what I mean by striking the right balance.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

“The Liberal government recently passed the one-year mark. How would you grade its performance to date and why?”

  • Kate Purchase Liberal strategist  “Over the last year, the government has worked hard to fulfill its commitment to strengthen the middle class and grow the
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 21, 2016

“The Liberal government recently passed the one-year mark. How would you grade its performance to date and why?”

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 21, 2016
  • Kate Purchase Liberal strategist  “Over the last year, the government has worked hard to fulfill its commitment to strengthen the middle class and grow the

“The Liberal government recently passed the one-year mark. How would you grade its performance to date and why?”

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 21, 2016
  • Kate Purchase Liberal strategist  “Over the last year, the government has worked hard to fulfill its commitment to strengthen the middle class and grow the

Conservative stalwart Joseph Ben-Ami is campaign manager to Brad Trost

  • Conservative MP Brad Trost is looking to support from social and cultural Conservative members in his hopes to be elected the next leader of
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 16, 2016
Conservative MP and leadership candidate Brad Trost at the Manning Centre debate in Ottawa in February 2017. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Conservative stalwart Joseph Ben-Ami is campaign manager to Brad Trost

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 16, 2016
  • Conservative MP Brad Trost is looking to support from social and cultural Conservative members in his hopes to be elected the next leader of

Conservative stalwart Joseph Ben-Ami is campaign manager to Brad Trost

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 16, 2016
  • Conservative MP Brad Trost is looking to support from social and cultural Conservative members in his hopes to be elected the next leader of
Conservative MP and leadership candidate Brad Trost at the Manning Centre debate in Ottawa in February 2017. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

“The Federal Court has found CSIS broke the law in retaining metadata collected over a decade. What should be done in response?”

  • Kate Purchase Liberal strategist  “The Government of Canada welcomes the Federal Court’s findings related to CSIS’s retention of metadata. We will not appeal the
Opinion | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 14, 2016

“The Federal Court has found CSIS broke the law in retaining metadata collected over a decade. What should be done in response?”

Opinion | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 14, 2016
  • Kate Purchase Liberal strategist  “The Government of Canada welcomes the Federal Court’s findings related to CSIS’s retention of metadata. We will not appeal the

“The Federal Court has found CSIS broke the law in retaining metadata collected over a decade. What should be done in response?”

Opinion | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 14, 2016
  • Kate Purchase Liberal strategist  “The Government of Canada welcomes the Federal Court’s findings related to CSIS’s retention of metadata. We will not appeal the

Belliveau takes charge of comms for Fisheries Minister LeBlanc

  • Fisheries, Oceans and Canadian Coast Guard Minister Dominic LeBlanc recently hired a familiar face back to his ministerial staff fold, after his former aide when
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 14, 2016
Fisheries and Oceans Minister Dominic LeBlanc speaks to media. He has a new communications director and senior assistant in his ministerial office. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Belliveau takes charge of comms for Fisheries Minister LeBlanc

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 14, 2016
  • Fisheries, Oceans and Canadian Coast Guard Minister Dominic LeBlanc recently hired a familiar face back to his ministerial staff fold, after his former aide when

Belliveau takes charge of comms for Fisheries Minister LeBlanc

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 14, 2016
  • Fisheries, Oceans and Canadian Coast Guard Minister Dominic LeBlanc recently hired a familiar face back to his ministerial staff fold, after his former aide when
Fisheries and Oceans Minister Dominic LeBlanc speaks to media. He has a new communications director and senior assistant in his ministerial office. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Feds’ proposals on PBO, chief statistician roles ‘positive,’ but more details needed, say experts

  • The Liberal government’s proposed changes to make the parliamentary budget officer and chief statistician more independent are important, “positive” steps, say experts, but the
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 14, 2016
Former parliamentary budget officer, Kevin Page, and former chief statistician, Wayne Smith, weigh in on the Liberal government's proposals to make the PBO and Statistics Canada more independent, as explained to date. The Hill Times photographs by Jake Wright

Feds’ proposals on PBO, chief statistician roles ‘positive,’ but more details needed, say experts

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 14, 2016
  • The Liberal government’s proposed changes to make the parliamentary budget officer and chief statistician more independent are important, “positive” steps, say experts, but the

Feds’ proposals on PBO, chief statistician roles ‘positive,’ but more details needed, say experts

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 14, 2016
  • The Liberal government’s proposed changes to make the parliamentary budget officer and chief statistician more independent are important, “positive” steps, say experts, but the
Former parliamentary budget officer, Kevin Page, and former chief statistician, Wayne Smith, weigh in on the Liberal government's proposals to make the PBO and Statistics Canada more independent, as explained to date. The Hill Times photographs by Jake Wright

Trump wins U.S. presidency, political Ottawa shocked, he’s a ‘wild card, an unknown’

  • OTTAWA—After a long, divisive, and ugly election campaign, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump was elected the next president of the United States in the early
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT, RACHEL AIELLO, CHELSEA NASH | November 9, 2016
Donald Trump, pictured at 3 a.m. EST, was elected the 45th president of the United States on Nov. 8 and in what The New York Times called a 'stunning repudiation of the establishment.' Photograph screen capture of CNN

Trump wins U.S. presidency, political Ottawa shocked, he’s a ‘wild card, an unknown’

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT, RACHEL AIELLO, CHELSEA NASH | November 9, 2016
  • OTTAWA—After a long, divisive, and ugly election campaign, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump was elected the next president of the United States in the early

Trump wins U.S. presidency, political Ottawa shocked, he’s a ‘wild card, an unknown’

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT, RACHEL AIELLO, CHELSEA NASH | November 9, 2016
  • OTTAWA—After a long, divisive, and ugly election campaign, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump was elected the next president of the United States in the early
Donald Trump, pictured at 3 a.m. EST, was elected the 45th president of the United States on Nov. 8 and in what The New York Times called a 'stunning repudiation of the establishment.' Photograph screen capture of CNN

Minister Mihychuk scoops up Minister Monsef’s press secretary

  • Jean-Bruno Villeneuve started his new job as press secretary to Employment, Workforce Development and Labour Minister MaryAnn Mihychuk earlier this week on Nov. 7,
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 9, 2016
Democratic Institutions Minister Maryam Monsef (left) and Employment Minister MaryAnn Mihychuk exchanged staff in recent weeks, leading a raft of changes in ministerial and official opposition offices. The Hill Times photographs by Jake Wright

Minister Mihychuk scoops up Minister Monsef’s press secretary

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 9, 2016
  • Jean-Bruno Villeneuve started his new job as press secretary to Employment, Workforce Development and Labour Minister MaryAnn Mihychuk earlier this week on Nov. 7,

Minister Mihychuk scoops up Minister Monsef’s press secretary

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 9, 2016
  • Jean-Bruno Villeneuve started his new job as press secretary to Employment, Workforce Development and Labour Minister MaryAnn Mihychuk earlier this week on Nov. 7,
Democratic Institutions Minister Maryam Monsef (left) and Employment Minister MaryAnn Mihychuk exchanged staff in recent weeks, leading a raft of changes in ministerial and official opposition offices. The Hill Times photographs by Jake Wright

‘The biggest challenge is the CBC,’ as other media cuts continue, questions raised over impact of Mother Corp

  • As Hill news outlets continue to make cuts and struggle to find the right formula to succeed in the digital world, questions are being raised
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 7, 2016
From the left, iPolitics publisher James Baxter, Vice News' Justin Ling, CBC Hill bureau chief Rob Russo, Macleans Hill bureau chief John Geddes. Photographs courtesy of James Baxter and LinkedIn, and The Hill Times Photograph by Jake Wright

‘The biggest challenge is the CBC,’ as other media cuts continue, questions raised over impact of Mother Corp

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 7, 2016
  • As Hill news outlets continue to make cuts and struggle to find the right formula to succeed in the digital world, questions are being raised

‘The biggest challenge is the CBC,’ as other media cuts continue, questions raised over impact of Mother Corp

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 7, 2016
  • As Hill news outlets continue to make cuts and struggle to find the right formula to succeed in the digital world, questions are being raised
From the left, iPolitics publisher James Baxter, Vice News' Justin Ling, CBC Hill bureau chief Rob Russo, Macleans Hill bureau chief John Geddes. Photographs courtesy of James Baxter and LinkedIn, and The Hill Times Photograph by Jake Wright

Renovating the Government Conference Centre, in pictures

  • Ottawa’s old train station, known as the Government Conference Centre, located at 2 Rideau St., has been under construction since 2014 and is being renovated
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 7, 2016
A recent picture of the Government Conference Centre concourse with construction underway to build an interim Senate Chamber, left, combined with an artist’s rendering of the future plan, right. The ceiling of the new Chamber space, which will be used beginning in 2018 after Centre Block is emptied for construction will include a lay light—somewhat mirroring the glass ceiling that will top the interim House of Commons Chamber being built in the West Block building courtyard also as temporary space while the Centre Block is under construction and renovation. Photograph courtesy of PSPC Photograph courtesy of PSPC

Renovating the Government Conference Centre, in pictures

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 7, 2016
  • Ottawa’s old train station, known as the Government Conference Centre, located at 2 Rideau St., has been under construction since 2014 and is being renovated

Renovating the Government Conference Centre, in pictures

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 7, 2016
  • Ottawa’s old train station, known as the Government Conference Centre, located at 2 Rideau St., has been under construction since 2014 and is being renovated
A recent picture of the Government Conference Centre concourse with construction underway to build an interim Senate Chamber, left, combined with an artist’s rendering of the future plan, right. The ceiling of the new Chamber space, which will be used beginning in 2018 after Centre Block is emptied for construction will include a lay light—somewhat mirroring the glass ceiling that will top the interim House of Commons Chamber being built in the West Block building courtyard also as temporary space while the Centre Block is under construction and renovation. Photograph courtesy of PSPC Photograph courtesy of PSPC

“Canada voted against a recent UN resolution to create a legally binding instrument to prohibit nuclear weapons. It passed, but what do you think of this decision?”

  • Kate Purchase Liberal strategist “The Government of Canada shares the objective of a world free from nuclear weapons. To get there, we need real,
Opinion | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 7, 2016

“Canada voted against a recent UN resolution to create a legally binding instrument to prohibit nuclear weapons. It passed, but what do you think of this decision?”

Opinion | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 7, 2016
  • Kate Purchase Liberal strategist “The Government of Canada shares the objective of a world free from nuclear weapons. To get there, we need real,

“Canada voted against a recent UN resolution to create a legally binding instrument to prohibit nuclear weapons. It passed, but what do you think of this decision?”

Opinion | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 7, 2016
  • Kate Purchase Liberal strategist “The Government of Canada shares the objective of a world free from nuclear weapons. To get there, we need real,

Feds spent $296.4-billion last year, left more than $12-billion unspent, election cited as possible reason

  • Federal government expenses totalled $296.4-billion in 2015-16, according to the recently published 2016 public accounts, with Finance Canada topping the government ministries at $90.2-billion.
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 7, 2016
Treasury Board President Scott Brison pictured in this file photo with Transport Minister Marc Garneau. The Treasury Board tabled the 2015-16 public accounts, which detail all federal finances, late last month. The Hill Times Photograph by Jake Wright

Feds spent $296.4-billion last year, left more than $12-billion unspent, election cited as possible reason

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 7, 2016
  • Federal government expenses totalled $296.4-billion in 2015-16, according to the recently published 2016 public accounts, with Finance Canada topping the government ministries at $90.2-billion.

Feds spent $296.4-billion last year, left more than $12-billion unspent, election cited as possible reason

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 7, 2016
  • Federal government expenses totalled $296.4-billion in 2015-16, according to the recently published 2016 public accounts, with Finance Canada topping the government ministries at $90.2-billion.
Treasury Board President Scott Brison pictured in this file photo with Transport Minister Marc Garneau. The Treasury Board tabled the 2015-16 public accounts, which detail all federal finances, late last month. The Hill Times Photograph by Jake Wright

‘We’re in full leadership swing,’ Scheer campaign getting hand from MP supporters, says Marshall

  • When Conservative MP Andrew Scheer threw his hat into the increasingly packed Conservative leadership race on Sept. 28, he was flanked by 17 Conservative
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 7, 2016
Conservative leadership candidate and MP for Regina-Qu'Appelle, Sask., Andrew Scheer, pictured earlier this year in Centre Block. The Hill Times Photograph by Jake Wright

‘We’re in full leadership swing,’ Scheer campaign getting hand from MP supporters, says Marshall

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 7, 2016
  • When Conservative MP Andrew Scheer threw his hat into the increasingly packed Conservative leadership race on Sept. 28, he was flanked by 17 Conservative

‘We’re in full leadership swing,’ Scheer campaign getting hand from MP supporters, says Marshall

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 7, 2016
  • When Conservative MP Andrew Scheer threw his hat into the increasingly packed Conservative leadership race on Sept. 28, he was flanked by 17 Conservative
Conservative leadership candidate and MP for Regina-Qu'Appelle, Sask., Andrew Scheer, pictured earlier this year in Centre Block. The Hill Times Photograph by Jake Wright

Social Development Minister Duclos hires assistant

  • Families, Children, and Social Development Minister Jean-Yves Duclos recently hired Jessie Pierre to serve as a new special assistant for operations in his ministerial
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 2, 2016
Social Development Minister Jean-Yves Duclos recently hired a new special assistant for operations in his ministerial office. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Social Development Minister Duclos hires assistant

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 2, 2016
  • Families, Children, and Social Development Minister Jean-Yves Duclos recently hired Jessie Pierre to serve as a new special assistant for operations in his ministerial

Social Development Minister Duclos hires assistant

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 2, 2016
  • Families, Children, and Social Development Minister Jean-Yves Duclos recently hired Jessie Pierre to serve as a new special assistant for operations in his ministerial
Social Development Minister Jean-Yves Duclos recently hired a new special assistant for operations in his ministerial office. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Making a home away from home: MPs room together to cut costs, gain company

  • Becoming an MP means living part-time in Ottawa, often hundreds of kilometres away from family, which can be a lonely experience.  A number of
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 31, 2016
Longtime roommates and Conservative MPs Kevin Sorenson, left, and David Anderson, pictured in Mr. Sorenson's Hill office in the Justice Building. The Hill Times photograph by Laura Ryckewaert

Making a home away from home: MPs room together to cut costs, gain company

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 31, 2016
  • Becoming an MP means living part-time in Ottawa, often hundreds of kilometres away from family, which can be a lonely experience.  A number of

Making a home away from home: MPs room together to cut costs, gain company

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 31, 2016
  • Becoming an MP means living part-time in Ottawa, often hundreds of kilometres away from family, which can be a lonely experience.  A number of
Longtime roommates and Conservative MPs Kevin Sorenson, left, and David Anderson, pictured in Mr. Sorenson's Hill office in the Justice Building. The Hill Times photograph by Laura Ryckewaert

Innovation Minister Bains sees changes to staffing roster

  • Innovation, Science and Economic Development Minister Navdeep Bains has seen some changes to his ministerial staffing roster in recent weeks, including the departure of exempt
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 31, 2016
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Minister Navdeep Bains speaks to media earlier this year, with press secretary Philip Proulx, left, listening in. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Innovation Minister Bains sees changes to staffing roster

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 31, 2016
  • Innovation, Science and Economic Development Minister Navdeep Bains has seen some changes to his ministerial staffing roster in recent weeks, including the departure of exempt

Innovation Minister Bains sees changes to staffing roster

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 31, 2016
  • Innovation, Science and Economic Development Minister Navdeep Bains has seen some changes to his ministerial staffing roster in recent weeks, including the departure of exempt
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Minister Navdeep Bains speaks to media earlier this year, with press secretary Philip Proulx, left, listening in. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Should federal election laws be amended to disallow cash-for-access events with government ministers?

  • Braeden Caley, Liberal strategist “All Members of Parliament and all parties fundraise, and we all abide by the exact same rules. Federal politics is
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 31, 2016

Should federal election laws be amended to disallow cash-for-access events with government ministers?

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 31, 2016
  • Braeden Caley, Liberal strategist “All Members of Parliament and all parties fundraise, and we all abide by the exact same rules. Federal politics is

Should federal election laws be amended to disallow cash-for-access events with government ministers?

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 31, 2016
  • Braeden Caley, Liberal strategist “All Members of Parliament and all parties fundraise, and we all abide by the exact same rules. Federal politics is

Staff changes for Ministers McCallum, Brison, and Mihychuk

  • Immigration Minister John McCallum‘s ministerial staffing roster is in transition, with the recent departure of senior adviser for strategic communications Felix Corriveau, among other
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 26, 2016
Immigration Minister John McCallum has in recent weeks lost his senior adviser for strategic communications Felix Corriveau and chief of staff Mathieu Bélanger. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Staff changes for Ministers McCallum, Brison, and Mihychuk

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 26, 2016
  • Immigration Minister John McCallum‘s ministerial staffing roster is in transition, with the recent departure of senior adviser for strategic communications Felix Corriveau, among other

Staff changes for Ministers McCallum, Brison, and Mihychuk

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 26, 2016
  • Immigration Minister John McCallum‘s ministerial staffing roster is in transition, with the recent departure of senior adviser for strategic communications Felix Corriveau, among other
Immigration Minister John McCallum has in recent weeks lost his senior adviser for strategic communications Felix Corriveau and chief of staff Mathieu Bélanger. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

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