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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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O’Leary joins Democratic Institutions Minister Monsef’s team as D. Comms

  • John O’Leary has landed a new role with the Liberal government after his recent exit from Employment, Workforce Development and Labour Minister MaryAnn Mihychuk’s
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 24, 2016
Democratic Institutions Minister Maryam Monsef, right, has hired John O'Leary, who previously was working for Employment Minister MaryAnn Mihychuk. The Hill Times Photograph by Jake Wright

O’Leary joins Democratic Institutions Minister Monsef’s team as D. Comms

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 24, 2016
  • John O’Leary has landed a new role with the Liberal government after his recent exit from Employment, Workforce Development and Labour Minister MaryAnn Mihychuk’s

O’Leary joins Democratic Institutions Minister Monsef’s team as D. Comms

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 24, 2016
  • John O’Leary has landed a new role with the Liberal government after his recent exit from Employment, Workforce Development and Labour Minister MaryAnn Mihychuk’s
Democratic Institutions Minister Maryam Monsef, right, has hired John O'Leary, who previously was working for Employment Minister MaryAnn Mihychuk. The Hill Times Photograph by Jake Wright

“The government recently dispatched its special envoy on the Canada-EU trade agreement to Europe to push the deal. Should it be saved?”

  • Kate Purchase Liberal strategist “The Government of Canada is committed to reinvigorating our relationships with our top trading partners, including the European Union. We
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 24, 2016

“The government recently dispatched its special envoy on the Canada-EU trade agreement to Europe to push the deal. Should it be saved?”

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 24, 2016
  • Kate Purchase Liberal strategist “The Government of Canada is committed to reinvigorating our relationships with our top trading partners, including the European Union. We

“The government recently dispatched its special envoy on the Canada-EU trade agreement to Europe to push the deal. Should it be saved?”

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 24, 2016
  • Kate Purchase Liberal strategist “The Government of Canada is committed to reinvigorating our relationships with our top trading partners, including the European Union. We

Electoral Reform Committee report almost in works, but PM comments cast shadow

  • The Electoral Reform Committee will soon begin drafting its recommendations after months of work costing more than $670,000, with a “colossal” level of input
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 24, 2016
Democratic Institutions Minister Maryam Monsef, right, and Isabelle Mondou, an assistant secretary at the Privy Council Office, participate in a July 6 session of the Electoral Reform Committee. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Electoral Reform Committee report almost in works, but PM comments cast shadow

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 24, 2016
  • The Electoral Reform Committee will soon begin drafting its recommendations after months of work costing more than $670,000, with a “colossal” level of input

Electoral Reform Committee report almost in works, but PM comments cast shadow

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 24, 2016
  • The Electoral Reform Committee will soon begin drafting its recommendations after months of work costing more than $670,000, with a “colossal” level of input
Democratic Institutions Minister Maryam Monsef, right, and Isabelle Mondou, an assistant secretary at the Privy Council Office, participate in a July 6 session of the Electoral Reform Committee. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Wilson-Raybould hires policy adviser who represented Ontario’s first person granted doctor-assisted death

  • Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould welcomed Emma Carver to work in her office as a new policy adviser on Sept. 26. Ms. Carver spent roughly
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 19, 2016
Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould, pictured, has hired a new policy adviser who was most recently working as a lawyer with a Toronto law firm that argued eight of 12 applications for physician-assisted death brought in the Toronto region. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Wilson-Raybould hires policy adviser who represented Ontario’s first person granted doctor-assisted death

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 19, 2016
  • Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould welcomed Emma Carver to work in her office as a new policy adviser on Sept. 26. Ms. Carver spent roughly

Wilson-Raybould hires policy adviser who represented Ontario’s first person granted doctor-assisted death

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 19, 2016
  • Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould welcomed Emma Carver to work in her office as a new policy adviser on Sept. 26. Ms. Carver spent roughly
Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould, pictured, has hired a new policy adviser who was most recently working as a lawyer with a Toronto law firm that argued eight of 12 applications for physician-assisted death brought in the Toronto region. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

“Prime Minister Justin Trudeau recently introduced a national carbon price plan. What do you think of it?”

  • Kate Purchase Liberal strategist  “The Government of Canada is committed to creating a cleaner, more innovative economy that reduces emissions and protects our environment,
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 17, 2016

“Prime Minister Justin Trudeau recently introduced a national carbon price plan. What do you think of it?”

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 17, 2016
  • Kate Purchase Liberal strategist  “The Government of Canada is committed to creating a cleaner, more innovative economy that reduces emissions and protects our environment,

“Prime Minister Justin Trudeau recently introduced a national carbon price plan. What do you think of it?”

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 17, 2016
  • Kate Purchase Liberal strategist  “The Government of Canada is committed to creating a cleaner, more innovative economy that reduces emissions and protects our environment,

‘What you’re seeing is people starting to mobilize,’ Angus, Ashton, Julian, Singh, among those expected to run in still-vacant NDP leadership race

  • PARLIAMENT HILL—It’s been three months and no one has yet entered the race to become the next federal NDP leader, but prospective candidates are
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 17, 2016
Among those believed to be considering a run at the top NDP leadership race are, from the top left, NDP MPs Charlie Angus, Peter Julian, Niki Ashton, and Ontario NDP deputy leader Jagmeet Singh, and above left, NDP MP Guy Caron. Already confirmed out of the race are former NDP MP Megan Leslie, and current NDP MPs Alexandre Boulerice and Nathan Cullen. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, Jake Wright, Chelsea Nash, and from Wikimedia Commons

‘What you’re seeing is people starting to mobilize,’ Angus, Ashton, Julian, Singh, among those expected to run in still-vacant NDP leadership race

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 17, 2016
  • PARLIAMENT HILL—It’s been three months and no one has yet entered the race to become the next federal NDP leader, but prospective candidates are

‘What you’re seeing is people starting to mobilize,’ Angus, Ashton, Julian, Singh, among those expected to run in still-vacant NDP leadership race

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 17, 2016
  • PARLIAMENT HILL—It’s been three months and no one has yet entered the race to become the next federal NDP leader, but prospective candidates are
Among those believed to be considering a run at the top NDP leadership race are, from the top left, NDP MPs Charlie Angus, Peter Julian, Niki Ashton, and Ontario NDP deputy leader Jagmeet Singh, and above left, NDP MP Guy Caron. Already confirmed out of the race are former NDP MP Megan Leslie, and current NDP MPs Alexandre Boulerice and Nathan Cullen. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, Jake Wright, Chelsea Nash, and from Wikimedia Commons

PMO hires new digital aide, Monsef expands team

  • PARLIAMENT HILL—Former summer intern Johanna Robinson marked her first day as a full-time staffer in Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s office on Oct. 11. Ms.
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 17, 2016
The Langevin Block, home to the Prime Minister's Office. Former intern Johanna Robinson started her new job in the office last week. The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade

PMO hires new digital aide, Monsef expands team

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 17, 2016
  • PARLIAMENT HILL—Former summer intern Johanna Robinson marked her first day as a full-time staffer in Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s office on Oct. 11. Ms.

PMO hires new digital aide, Monsef expands team

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 17, 2016
  • PARLIAMENT HILL—Former summer intern Johanna Robinson marked her first day as a full-time staffer in Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s office on Oct. 11. Ms.
The Langevin Block, home to the Prime Minister's Office. Former intern Johanna Robinson started her new job in the office last week. The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade

New adviser for Minister Wilson-Raybould, Fortin bidding farewell to NDP

  • Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould, who’s faced questions of late over the new judicial appointments process with MPs voting unanimously to support continued regional representation
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 5, 2016
Katie Black (left) is now the judicial affairs adviser to the justice minister, while Karine Fortin is leaving as NDP deputy national director as of Oct. 7. Photographs courtesy of Caza Saikaley LLP and Twitter.

New adviser for Minister Wilson-Raybould, Fortin bidding farewell to NDP

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 5, 2016
  • Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould, who’s faced questions of late over the new judicial appointments process with MPs voting unanimously to support continued regional representation

New adviser for Minister Wilson-Raybould, Fortin bidding farewell to NDP

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 5, 2016
  • Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould, who’s faced questions of late over the new judicial appointments process with MPs voting unanimously to support continued regional representation
Katie Black (left) is now the judicial affairs adviser to the justice minister, while Karine Fortin is leaving as NDP deputy national director as of Oct. 7. Photographs courtesy of Caza Saikaley LLP and Twitter.

Committee drops probe into assisted-dying-law leak, Conservative MP ‘disappointed’

  • Liberal MPs on the Procedure and House Affairs Committee voted last week to end its study of a possible breach of privilege as a result
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 3, 2016
The Procedure and House Affairs Committee, pictured here on Sept. 29 just before the meeting got underway, has concluded its study on a question of privilege over a media leak on Bill C-14. The Hill Times Photograph by Laura Ryckewaert

Committee drops probe into assisted-dying-law leak, Conservative MP ‘disappointed’

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 3, 2016
  • Liberal MPs on the Procedure and House Affairs Committee voted last week to end its study of a possible breach of privilege as a result

Committee drops probe into assisted-dying-law leak, Conservative MP ‘disappointed’

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 3, 2016
  • Liberal MPs on the Procedure and House Affairs Committee voted last week to end its study of a possible breach of privilege as a result
The Procedure and House Affairs Committee, pictured here on Sept. 29 just before the meeting got underway, has concluded its study on a question of privilege over a media leak on Bill C-14. The Hill Times Photograph by Laura Ryckewaert

New chief of staff joins Chagger from PMO, as Government House Leader’s Office staffers move to Fisheries Office

  • PARLIAMENT HILL—Staff changes are underway in the Government House Leader’s Office, after Bardish Chagger took over the role from Fisheries, Oceans and Canadian Coast
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 3, 2016
Liberal Government House Leader Bardish Chagger, left, has a new chief of staff, Rheal Lewis, transitioning into her office, with Vince MacNeil transitioning out to soon join Fisheries and Oceans Minister Dominic LeBlanc's office. The Hill Times photographs by Jake Wright

New chief of staff joins Chagger from PMO, as Government House Leader’s Office staffers move to Fisheries Office

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 3, 2016
  • PARLIAMENT HILL—Staff changes are underway in the Government House Leader’s Office, after Bardish Chagger took over the role from Fisheries, Oceans and Canadian Coast

New chief of staff joins Chagger from PMO, as Government House Leader’s Office staffers move to Fisheries Office

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 3, 2016
  • PARLIAMENT HILL—Staff changes are underway in the Government House Leader’s Office, after Bardish Chagger took over the role from Fisheries, Oceans and Canadian Coast
Liberal Government House Leader Bardish Chagger, left, has a new chief of staff, Rheal Lewis, transitioning into her office, with Vince MacNeil transitioning out to soon join Fisheries and Oceans Minister Dominic LeBlanc's office. The Hill Times photographs by Jake Wright

House covered $440,000 in MPs’ moving expenses for entire last year, tax watchdog says amount ‘reasonable’

  • The House of Commons spent almost $440,000 on MPs’ moving expenses last year—with minimal costs covered compared to senior exempt political staffers—and even one
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 3, 2016
Former NDP MP Peter Stoffer pictured in his old Hill office in the Confederation Building on Parliament Hill as he prepared to pack it last fall after losing his seat in the election. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

House covered $440,000 in MPs’ moving expenses for entire last year, tax watchdog says amount ‘reasonable’

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 3, 2016
  • The House of Commons spent almost $440,000 on MPs’ moving expenses last year—with minimal costs covered compared to senior exempt political staffers—and even one

House covered $440,000 in MPs’ moving expenses for entire last year, tax watchdog says amount ‘reasonable’

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 3, 2016
  • The House of Commons spent almost $440,000 on MPs’ moving expenses last year—with minimal costs covered compared to senior exempt political staffers—and even one
Former NDP MP Peter Stoffer pictured in his old Hill office in the Confederation Building on Parliament Hill as he prepared to pack it last fall after losing his seat in the election. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

“Expenses are a hot topic on the Hill again. What do you think? Do the rules need to be changed?”

  • Kate Purchase Liberal strategist “Since the 1970s, the Government of Canada has had a policy to reimburse certain costs of senior officials and their
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 3, 2016

“Expenses are a hot topic on the Hill again. What do you think? Do the rules need to be changed?”

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 3, 2016
  • Kate Purchase Liberal strategist “Since the 1970s, the Government of Canada has had a policy to reimburse certain costs of senior officials and their

“Expenses are a hot topic on the Hill again. What do you think? Do the rules need to be changed?”

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 3, 2016
  • Kate Purchase Liberal strategist “Since the 1970s, the Government of Canada has had a policy to reimburse certain costs of senior officials and their

On the Hill, lots of services for MPs to make public life a little easier

  • PARLIAMENT HILL—When the House is sitting, MPs work long hours away from their families, spend even longer hours travelling to and from their ridings,
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 3, 2016
A peek at one of the private dining spaces in the Parliamentary Restaurant on the sixth floor of Centre Block, where only those in the Hill family, including MPs, Senators, staff, media, and their guests, are allowed in. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

On the Hill, lots of services for MPs to make public life a little easier

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 3, 2016
  • PARLIAMENT HILL—When the House is sitting, MPs work long hours away from their families, spend even longer hours travelling to and from their ridings,

On the Hill, lots of services for MPs to make public life a little easier

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 3, 2016
  • PARLIAMENT HILL—When the House is sitting, MPs work long hours away from their families, spend even longer hours travelling to and from their ridings,
A peek at one of the private dining spaces in the Parliamentary Restaurant on the sixth floor of Centre Block, where only those in the Hill family, including MPs, Senators, staff, media, and their guests, are allowed in. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Minister Mihychuk promotes new director, Lebouthillier shuffles staff

  • After replacing her director of communications ahead of the fall session, Labour Minister MaryAnn Mihychuk recently also bid farewell to her director of operations,
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 28, 2016
Labour Minister MaryAnn Mihychuk, centre, has promoted Leah Van Houten to director of operations in her ministerial office. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Minister Mihychuk promotes new director, Lebouthillier shuffles staff

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 28, 2016
  • After replacing her director of communications ahead of the fall session, Labour Minister MaryAnn Mihychuk recently also bid farewell to her director of operations,

Minister Mihychuk promotes new director, Lebouthillier shuffles staff

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 28, 2016
  • After replacing her director of communications ahead of the fall session, Labour Minister MaryAnn Mihychuk recently also bid farewell to her director of operations,
Labour Minister MaryAnn Mihychuk, centre, has promoted Leah Van Houten to director of operations in her ministerial office. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Should the federal government approve the Kinder Morgan pipeline? What about the Energy East and Northern Gateway pipelines? Why or why not?

  • 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
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 26, 2016

Should the federal government approve the Kinder Morgan pipeline? What about the Energy East and Northern Gateway pipelines? Why or why not?

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 26, 2016
  • 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

Should the federal government approve the Kinder Morgan pipeline? What about the Energy East and Northern Gateway pipelines? Why or why not?

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 26, 2016
  • 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

‘I’m a free agent,’ Bélanger leaves Hill after almost two decades as NDP staff restructure

  • PARLIAMENT HILL—Senior NDP staffer Karl Bélanger was busy packing up his Hill office and almost two decades of political memories last week, after publicly
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 26, 2016
NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair, former chief of staff to Jack Layton Anne McGrath, and Karl Bélanger pictured at Ms. McGrath's going away party last year. Ms. McGrath is now deputy chief of staff to NDP Alberta Premier Rachel Notley but says Mr. Bélanger will be missed on the Hill. The Hill Times Photograph by Jake Wright

‘I’m a free agent,’ Bélanger leaves Hill after almost two decades as NDP staff restructure

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 26, 2016
  • PARLIAMENT HILL—Senior NDP staffer Karl Bélanger was busy packing up his Hill office and almost two decades of political memories last week, after publicly

‘I’m a free agent,’ Bélanger leaves Hill after almost two decades as NDP staff restructure

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 26, 2016
  • PARLIAMENT HILL—Senior NDP staffer Karl Bélanger was busy packing up his Hill office and almost two decades of political memories last week, after publicly
NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair, former chief of staff to Jack Layton Anne McGrath, and Karl Bélanger pictured at Ms. McGrath's going away party last year. Ms. McGrath is now deputy chief of staff to NDP Alberta Premier Rachel Notley but says Mr. Bélanger will be missed on the Hill. The Hill Times Photograph by Jake Wright

After 40 years, ‘it’s time’ to step away from full-time journalism: CBC’s Milewski

  • PARLIAMENT HILL—From ducking rebel gunfire in El Salvador to explaining the functioning of some newfangled thing called a computer mouse, senior CBC national correspondent
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 26, 2016
Soon-to-retire senior CBC national correspondent Terry Milewski is stepping away from full-time journalism after more than 40 years in the business. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

After 40 years, ‘it’s time’ to step away from full-time journalism: CBC’s Milewski

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 26, 2016
  • PARLIAMENT HILL—From ducking rebel gunfire in El Salvador to explaining the functioning of some newfangled thing called a computer mouse, senior CBC national correspondent

After 40 years, ‘it’s time’ to step away from full-time journalism: CBC’s Milewski

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 26, 2016
  • PARLIAMENT HILL—From ducking rebel gunfire in El Salvador to explaining the functioning of some newfangled thing called a computer mouse, senior CBC national correspondent
Soon-to-retire senior CBC national correspondent Terry Milewski is stepping away from full-time journalism after more than 40 years in the business. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Minister Monsef down D. Comms as new sitting starts

  • Democratic Institutions Minister Maryam Monsef recently bid farewell to her director of communications, meaning remaining communications staff will have to fill in in the interim,
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 21, 2016
Democratic Institutions Minister Maryam Monsef, pictured earlier this year, has been busy touring the country on electoral reform, though as of last week she was without a communications director. Photograph courtesy of Jean-Marc Carisse

Minister Monsef down D. Comms as new sitting starts

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 21, 2016
  • Democratic Institutions Minister Maryam Monsef recently bid farewell to her director of communications, meaning remaining communications staff will have to fill in in the interim,

Minister Monsef down D. Comms as new sitting starts

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 21, 2016
  • Democratic Institutions Minister Maryam Monsef recently bid farewell to her director of communications, meaning remaining communications staff will have to fill in in the interim,
Democratic Institutions Minister Maryam Monsef, pictured earlier this year, has been busy touring the country on electoral reform, though as of last week she was without a communications director. Photograph courtesy of Jean-Marc Carisse

‘So far so good’ for 73-person PMO nearly a year in: observers

  • As the top office of any government, how a Prime Minister’s Office and the people working in it function is key, with the less
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 19, 2016
PMO deputy chief of staff and deputy principal secretary Jeremy Broadhurst, issues management director Zita Astravas, and chief of staff Katie Telford. Despite 'some missteps,' the PMO team has done 'better than expected,' says former Liberal strategist Warren Kinsella. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

‘So far so good’ for 73-person PMO nearly a year in: observers

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 19, 2016
  • As the top office of any government, how a Prime Minister’s Office and the people working in it function is key, with the less

‘So far so good’ for 73-person PMO nearly a year in: observers

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 19, 2016
  • As the top office of any government, how a Prime Minister’s Office and the people working in it function is key, with the less
PMO deputy chief of staff and deputy principal secretary Jeremy Broadhurst, issues management director Zita Astravas, and chief of staff Katie Telford. Despite 'some missteps,' the PMO team has done 'better than expected,' says former Liberal strategist Warren Kinsella. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

The new fall session has begun. What are your party caucus’ top three priorities in the House of Commons?

  • Kate Purchase, Liberal strategist “The Government of Canada’s top priority is to build an economy that works for the middle class, and those working hard to
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 19, 2016

The new fall session has begun. What are your party caucus’ top three priorities in the House of Commons?

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 19, 2016
  • Kate Purchase, Liberal strategist “The Government of Canada’s top priority is to build an economy that works for the middle class, and those working hard to

The new fall session has begun. What are your party caucus’ top three priorities in the House of Commons?

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 19, 2016
  • Kate Purchase, Liberal strategist “The Government of Canada’s top priority is to build an economy that works for the middle class, and those working hard to

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