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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.

Senate Conservative ranks could continue to grow, says caucus leader Housakos

  • Conservative Senate Leader Leo Housakos pointed to the recent change in prime minister and a desire to join a party-affiliated national caucus as reasons
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 25, 2025
The Senate Conservative caucus, now led by Quebec Senator Leo Housakos, recently added three new Senators to its ranks—its first new members since 2013. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Senate Conservative ranks could continue to grow, says caucus leader Housakos

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 25, 2025
  • Conservative Senate Leader Leo Housakos pointed to the recent change in prime minister and a desire to join a party-affiliated national caucus as reasons

Senate Conservative ranks could continue to grow, says caucus leader Housakos

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 25, 2025
  • Conservative Senate Leader Leo Housakos pointed to the recent change in prime minister and a desire to join a party-affiliated national caucus as reasons
The Senate Conservative caucus, now led by Quebec Senator Leo Housakos, recently added three new Senators to its ranks—its first new members since 2013. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Ministers LeBlanc, Hodgson, Thompson make key staffing hires

  • For one, Samir Kassam is deputy chief of staff and director of policy to Natural Resources and Energy Minister Tim Hodgson.
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 23, 2025
Canada-U.S. Trade and One Canadian Economy Minister Dominic LeBlanc, left, Energy and Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson, and Fisheries Minister Joanne Thompson have further fleshed out their respective ministerial teams. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Ministers LeBlanc, Hodgson, Thompson make key staffing hires

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 23, 2025
  • For one, Samir Kassam is deputy chief of staff and director of policy to Natural Resources and Energy Minister Tim Hodgson.

Ministers LeBlanc, Hodgson, Thompson make key staffing hires

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 23, 2025
  • For one, Samir Kassam is deputy chief of staff and director of policy to Natural Resources and Energy Minister Tim Hodgson.
Canada-U.S. Trade and One Canadian Economy Minister Dominic LeBlanc, left, Energy and Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson, and Fisheries Minister Joanne Thompson have further fleshed out their respective ministerial teams. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Two more ministers, two secs of state lock in chief of staff picks 

  • Hursh Jaswal is once again a chief of staff, this time to Secretary of State for International Development Randeep Sarai.
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 18, 2025
International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu, left, Treasury Board President Shafqat Ali, Secretary of State for International Development Randeep Sarai, and Secretary of State for Defence Procurement Stephen Fuhr have all named their chiefs of staff. The Hill Times photographs by Sam Garcia and Andrew Meade

Two more ministers, two secs of state lock in chief of staff picks 

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 18, 2025
  • Hursh Jaswal is once again a chief of staff, this time to Secretary of State for International Development Randeep Sarai.

Two more ministers, two secs of state lock in chief of staff picks 

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 18, 2025
  • Hursh Jaswal is once again a chief of staff, this time to Secretary of State for International Development Randeep Sarai.
International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu, left, Treasury Board President Shafqat Ali, Secretary of State for International Development Randeep Sarai, and Secretary of State for Defence Procurement Stephen Fuhr have all named their chiefs of staff. The Hill Times photographs by Sam Garcia and Andrew Meade

BOIE pushes discussion of NDP resources to future meeting as Bloc mulls ‘significant’ rule changes

  • Plus, the board approved a full carryforward for the House's budget this year, with an extra $4.9-million to be sought through the next supplementary
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 18, 2025
Government House Leader Steven MacKinnon, left, and Conservative House Leader Andrew Scheer have both signalled openness to NDP interim leader Don Davies' request for additional resources. Bloc Whip Yves Perron, right, says his caucus is exploring potential related permanent rule changes. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

BOIE pushes discussion of NDP resources to future meeting as Bloc mulls ‘significant’ rule changes

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 18, 2025
  • Plus, the board approved a full carryforward for the House's budget this year, with an extra $4.9-million to be sought through the next supplementary

BOIE pushes discussion of NDP resources to future meeting as Bloc mulls ‘significant’ rule changes

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 18, 2025
  • Plus, the board approved a full carryforward for the House's budget this year, with an extra $4.9-million to be sought through the next supplementary
Government House Leader Steven MacKinnon, left, and Conservative House Leader Andrew Scheer have both signalled openness to NDP interim leader Don Davies' request for additional resources. Bloc Whip Yves Perron, right, says his caucus is exploring potential related permanent rule changes. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

New Agriculture Minister MacDonald settles his senior staff team

  • Plus, Northern and Arctic Affairs Minister Rebecca Chartrand has hired Kyle Allen to oversee communications.
Agriculture Minister Heath MacDonald has made some key headway in setting up his cabinet office. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

New Agriculture Minister MacDonald settles his senior staff team

  • Plus, Northern and Arctic Affairs Minister Rebecca Chartrand has hired Kyle Allen to oversee communications.

New Agriculture Minister MacDonald settles his senior staff team

  • Plus, Northern and Arctic Affairs Minister Rebecca Chartrand has hired Kyle Allen to oversee communications.
Agriculture Minister Heath MacDonald has made some key headway in setting up his cabinet office. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Sport Secretary van Koeverden settles his chief of staff

  • First-time chief of staff Lauren Hadaller has been tapped to lead van Koeverden's team.
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 11, 2025
Now Secretary of State for Sport Adam van Koeverden speaks with reporters in the House of Commons foyer in the West Block on Nov. 20, 2024. He was sworn in to cabinet this past May. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Sport Secretary van Koeverden settles his chief of staff

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 11, 2025
  • First-time chief of staff Lauren Hadaller has been tapped to lead van Koeverden's team.

Sport Secretary van Koeverden settles his chief of staff

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 11, 2025
  • First-time chief of staff Lauren Hadaller has been tapped to lead van Koeverden's team.
Now Secretary of State for Sport Adam van Koeverden speaks with reporters in the House of Commons foyer in the West Block on Nov. 20, 2024. He was sworn in to cabinet this past May. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

More cabinet chiefs of staff confirmed, as other staff hires begin rolling in

  • Steven Guilbeault has scooped up a former PMO spokesperson to run his Quebec lieutenant office, and has made progress staffing up his culture and
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 11, 2025
Public Works Minister Joël Lightbound, left, AI and Digital Innovation Minister Evan Solomon, Transport and Internal Trade Minister Chrystia Freeland, and Quebec Lieutenant Steven Guilbeault have all now confirmed their chiefs of staff. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

More cabinet chiefs of staff confirmed, as other staff hires begin rolling in

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 11, 2025
  • Steven Guilbeault has scooped up a former PMO spokesperson to run his Quebec lieutenant office, and has made progress staffing up his culture and

More cabinet chiefs of staff confirmed, as other staff hires begin rolling in

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 11, 2025
  • Steven Guilbeault has scooped up a former PMO spokesperson to run his Quebec lieutenant office, and has made progress staffing up his culture and
Public Works Minister Joël Lightbound, left, AI and Digital Innovation Minister Evan Solomon, Transport and Internal Trade Minister Chrystia Freeland, and Quebec Lieutenant Steven Guilbeault have all now confirmed their chiefs of staff. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Senator Dasko pitches elections law reforms to address enduring issue of candidate diversity

  • Experts offered mixed reviews of Bill S-213, describing it as a ‘baby step’ forward, or as a watered-down attempt to address an already well-known
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 9, 2025
Ontario ISG Senator Donna Dasko tabled Bill S-213 with proposed reforms to the Canada Elections Act on May 28. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Senator Dasko pitches elections law reforms to address enduring issue of candidate diversity

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 9, 2025
  • Experts offered mixed reviews of Bill S-213, describing it as a ‘baby step’ forward, or as a watered-down attempt to address an already well-known

Senator Dasko pitches elections law reforms to address enduring issue of candidate diversity

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 9, 2025
  • Experts offered mixed reviews of Bill S-213, describing it as a ‘baby step’ forward, or as a watered-down attempt to address an already well-known
Ontario ISG Senator Donna Dasko tabled Bill S-213 with proposed reforms to the Canada Elections Act on May 28. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘A big get’: PM Carney’s chief of staff pick Blanchard lauded across partisan lines

  • Marc-André Blanchard will take over as chief of staff to the prime minister in July.
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 9, 2025
Marc-André Blanchard at a May 2017 press briefing during his time as Canada's permanent representative to the United Nations. Photograph courtesy of the UN/Manuel Elias

‘A big get’: PM Carney’s chief of staff pick Blanchard lauded across partisan lines

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 9, 2025
  • Marc-André Blanchard will take over as chief of staff to the prime minister in July.

‘A big get’: PM Carney’s chief of staff pick Blanchard lauded across partisan lines

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 9, 2025
  • Marc-André Blanchard will take over as chief of staff to the prime minister in July.
Marc-André Blanchard at a May 2017 press briefing during his time as Canada's permanent representative to the United Nations. Photograph courtesy of the UN/Manuel Elias

House Leader MacKinnon looks to hit the legislative ground running

  • ‘We’re not trying to overload the agenda, but we do have a lot to get done in a short period of time,’ says MacKinnon
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 4, 2025
'It's early, but we'll try and set a good tone here,' says Government House Leader Steven MacKinnon of the start of the 45th Parliament. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

House Leader MacKinnon looks to hit the legislative ground running

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 4, 2025
  • ‘We’re not trying to overload the agenda, but we do have a lot to get done in a short period of time,’ says MacKinnon

House Leader MacKinnon looks to hit the legislative ground running

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 4, 2025
  • ‘We’re not trying to overload the agenda, but we do have a lot to get done in a short period of time,’ says MacKinnon
'It's early, but we'll try and set a good tone here,' says Government House Leader Steven MacKinnon of the start of the 45th Parliament. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Five more cabinet chiefs of staff confirmed

  • The latest list includes Cory Pike, who has been tapped as chief of staff to Defence Minister David McGuinty. The latest five bring the
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 3, 2025
Defence Minister David McGuinty, left, and Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin have joined the growing list of cabinet ministers who have settled their chiefs of staff. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Five more cabinet chiefs of staff confirmed

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 3, 2025
  • The latest list includes Cory Pike, who has been tapped as chief of staff to Defence Minister David McGuinty. The latest five bring the

Five more cabinet chiefs of staff confirmed

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 3, 2025
  • The latest list includes Cory Pike, who has been tapped as chief of staff to Defence Minister David McGuinty. The latest five bring the
Defence Minister David McGuinty, left, and Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin have joined the growing list of cabinet ministers who have settled their chiefs of staff. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Four rookies among seven new confirmed cabinet chiefs of staff

  • Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree and Veterans Affairs Minister Jill McKnight are among those who have elevated first-time chiefs of staff.
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 2, 2025
Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree, left, Industry Minister Mélanie Joly, Secretary of State for Rural Development Buckley Belanger, and Women and Gender Equality Minister Rechie Valdez have joined the ranks of ministers with confirmed chiefs of staff. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Sam Garcia

Four rookies among seven new confirmed cabinet chiefs of staff

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 2, 2025
  • Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree and Veterans Affairs Minister Jill McKnight are among those who have elevated first-time chiefs of staff.

Four rookies among seven new confirmed cabinet chiefs of staff

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 2, 2025
  • Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree and Veterans Affairs Minister Jill McKnight are among those who have elevated first-time chiefs of staff.
Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree, left, Industry Minister Mélanie Joly, Secretary of State for Rural Development Buckley Belanger, and Women and Gender Equality Minister Rechie Valdez have joined the ranks of ministers with confirmed chiefs of staff. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Sam Garcia

Meet the first 12 chiefs of staff confirmed for the Carney cabinet

  • The list includes some first-time chiefs of staff, along with plenty of familiar faces.
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 29, 2025
Canadian Identity and Culture Minister Steven Guilbeault, left, Health Minister Marjorie Michel, Fisheries Minister Joanne Thompson, and Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Heath MacDonald are among the ministers who have named chiefs of staff. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Stuart Benson

Meet the first 12 chiefs of staff confirmed for the Carney cabinet

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 29, 2025
  • The list includes some first-time chiefs of staff, along with plenty of familiar faces.

Meet the first 12 chiefs of staff confirmed for the Carney cabinet

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 29, 2025
  • The list includes some first-time chiefs of staff, along with plenty of familiar faces.
Canadian Identity and Culture Minister Steven Guilbeault, left, Health Minister Marjorie Michel, Fisheries Minister Joanne Thompson, and Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Heath MacDonald are among the ministers who have named chiefs of staff. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Stuart Benson

Feds set out $486.9-billion in spending in 2025-26 main estimates

  • The total budgetary ask represents an 8.4 per cent jump over last year's spending document, and includes $73.4-billion in special warrants issued while Parliament
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 28, 2025
The 2025-26 main estimates were tabled in the House of Commons by new Treasury Board President Shafqat Ali on May 27. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Feds set out $486.9-billion in spending in 2025-26 main estimates

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 28, 2025
  • The total budgetary ask represents an 8.4 per cent jump over last year's spending document, and includes $73.4-billion in special warrants issued while Parliament

Feds set out $486.9-billion in spending in 2025-26 main estimates

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 28, 2025
  • The total budgetary ask represents an 8.4 per cent jump over last year's spending document, and includes $73.4-billion in special warrants issued while Parliament
The 2025-26 main estimates were tabled in the House of Commons by new Treasury Board President Shafqat Ali on May 27. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Big dig under Centre Block has begun as project spending reaches $1.2-billion

  • Scaffolding is starting to go up along Centre Block’s iconic southern façade, and once erected, will be covered by a trompe-l’oeil tarp.
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 28, 2025
A person walks past the Queen’s Gate on April 23, 2025.
A person walks past the Queen’s Gate on April 23, 2025.
A pedestrian walks past the main gates to Parliament Hill. Known as the Queen's Gate, the wrought iron gates were removed for restoration in March 2024. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Big dig under Centre Block has begun as project spending reaches $1.2-billion

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 28, 2025
  • Scaffolding is starting to go up along Centre Block’s iconic southern façade, and once erected, will be covered by a trompe-l’oeil tarp.

Big dig under Centre Block has begun as project spending reaches $1.2-billion

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 28, 2025
  • Scaffolding is starting to go up along Centre Block’s iconic southern façade, and once erected, will be covered by a trompe-l’oeil tarp.
A person walks past the Queen’s Gate on April 23, 2025.
A pedestrian walks past the main gates to Parliament Hill. Known as the Queen's Gate, the wrought iron gates were removed for restoration in March 2024. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

A number of Trudeau-era cabinet staff bidding Hill farewell

  • Elections mean changeover among the Hill’s staffing ranks, and aides across the partisan divide have been saying their goodbyes.
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 26, 2025
The Prime Minister's Office at 80 Wellington St., left, with the West Block building—the current seat of the House of Commons—pictured right. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

A number of Trudeau-era cabinet staff bidding Hill farewell

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 26, 2025
  • Elections mean changeover among the Hill’s staffing ranks, and aides across the partisan divide have been saying their goodbyes.

A number of Trudeau-era cabinet staff bidding Hill farewell

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 26, 2025
  • Elections mean changeover among the Hill’s staffing ranks, and aides across the partisan divide have been saying their goodbyes.
The Prime Minister's Office at 80 Wellington St., left, with the West Block building—the current seat of the House of Commons—pictured right. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

A look at Treasury Board rules as Carney and cabinet start to staff up

  • With 28 ministers and 10 secretaries of state, hundreds of staffing hires will take place in the coming days and weeks.
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 22, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney walks down Sparks Street after of his first post-election press conference in the Wellington Building on May 2. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

A look at Treasury Board rules as Carney and cabinet start to staff up

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 22, 2025
  • With 28 ministers and 10 secretaries of state, hundreds of staffing hires will take place in the coming days and weeks.

A look at Treasury Board rules as Carney and cabinet start to staff up

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 22, 2025
  • With 28 ministers and 10 secretaries of state, hundreds of staffing hires will take place in the coming days and weeks.
Prime Minister Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney walks down Sparks Street after of his first post-election press conference in the Wellington Building on May 2. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘It makes a lot of things easier’: ex-staffers turned MPs say Hill experience proving a boon

  • More than 100 first-time MPs were elected on April 28, and are now readying for Parliament’s fastest post-election return since 1988.
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 21, 2025
Liberals Marianne Dandurand, left, Fares Al Soud, and Conservative Grant Jackson are all former staff who've been elected to sit in the House of Commons. Photographs courtesy of Facebook

‘It makes a lot of things easier’: ex-staffers turned MPs say Hill experience proving a boon

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 21, 2025
  • More than 100 first-time MPs were elected on April 28, and are now readying for Parliament’s fastest post-election return since 1988.

‘It makes a lot of things easier’: ex-staffers turned MPs say Hill experience proving a boon

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 21, 2025
  • More than 100 first-time MPs were elected on April 28, and are now readying for Parliament’s fastest post-election return since 1988.
Liberals Marianne Dandurand, left, Fares Al Soud, and Conservative Grant Jackson are all former staff who've been elected to sit in the House of Commons. Photographs courtesy of Facebook

Many MPs could start new Parliament without Hill offices

  • Hill office assignments are handled by respective party whips, and start with the party with the most seats in the House. New Liberal Whip
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 16, 2025
The House of Commons will be back in business in the West Block starting with the election of the Speaker on May 26. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Many MPs could start new Parliament without Hill offices

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 16, 2025
  • Hill office assignments are handled by respective party whips, and start with the party with the most seats in the House. New Liberal Whip

Many MPs could start new Parliament without Hill offices

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 16, 2025
  • Hill office assignments are handled by respective party whips, and start with the party with the most seats in the House. New Liberal Whip
The House of Commons will be back in business in the West Block starting with the election of the Speaker on May 26. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘I hope I can say I have fought the good fight’: Tory stalwart Don Plett retires

  • ‘We have to make sure that we do not wait for the other person to put out the olive branch,’ says the outgoing Conservative
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 14, 2025
Retiring Conservative senator Don Plett sat down with The Hill Times in his third-floor office in the Senate of Canada Building on May 7. He officially retires on May 14. The Hill Times photographs by Sam Garcia

‘I hope I can say I have fought the good fight’: Tory stalwart Don Plett retires

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 14, 2025
  • ‘We have to make sure that we do not wait for the other person to put out the olive branch,’ says the outgoing Conservative

‘I hope I can say I have fought the good fight’: Tory stalwart Don Plett retires

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 14, 2025
  • ‘We have to make sure that we do not wait for the other person to put out the olive branch,’ says the outgoing Conservative
Retiring Conservative senator Don Plett sat down with The Hill Times in his third-floor office in the Senate of Canada Building on May 7. He officially retires on May 14. The Hill Times photographs by Sam Garcia

Carney PMO transition continues, staff await word

  • Plus, Liberal Tatiana Auguste’s win in Terrebonne, Que., brings the count of former staffers turned first-time MPs to at least eight.
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 13, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney held his first post-election press conference in the National Press Theatre in Ottawa on May 2. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Carney PMO transition continues, staff await word

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 13, 2025
  • Plus, Liberal Tatiana Auguste’s win in Terrebonne, Que., brings the count of former staffers turned first-time MPs to at least eight.

Carney PMO transition continues, staff await word

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 13, 2025
  • Plus, Liberal Tatiana Auguste’s win in Terrebonne, Que., brings the count of former staffers turned first-time MPs to at least eight.
Prime Minister Mark Carney held his first post-election press conference in the National Press Theatre in Ottawa on May 2. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

At least seven ex-staffers will soon be taking seats as first-time MPs

  • Among those who celebrated victories on April 28 are former senior PMO staffers John Zerucelli and Marjorie Michel.
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 7, 2025
Newly elected Liberal MPs Chi Nguyen, left; Leslie Church, centre; and Marianne Dandurand sit down for a House of Commons orientation session in the Wellington Building on May 5. All three are former Liberal staffers. The Hill Times photograph Sam Garcia

At least seven ex-staffers will soon be taking seats as first-time MPs

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 7, 2025
  • Among those who celebrated victories on April 28 are former senior PMO staffers John Zerucelli and Marjorie Michel.

At least seven ex-staffers will soon be taking seats as first-time MPs

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 7, 2025
  • Among those who celebrated victories on April 28 are former senior PMO staffers John Zerucelli and Marjorie Michel.
Newly elected Liberal MPs Chi Nguyen, left; Leslie Church, centre; and Marianne Dandurand sit down for a House of Commons orientation session in the Wellington Building on May 5. All three are former Liberal staffers. The Hill Times photograph Sam Garcia

Read it on Reddit? Project looks to help Canadians navigate online political conversations

  • Early assessments of the popular subreddit r/Canada found a few 'power users' dominated the discourse, meaning 'a very small group of people have a
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 23, 2025
The Samara Centre is keeping an eye on online political discussions this election, both to help Canadians navigate potential risks, and to highlight the positives. Photograph courtesy of Unsplash, illustration by Joey Sabourin, and screenshots courtesy of Reddit, YouTube, and Bluesky

Read it on Reddit? Project looks to help Canadians navigate online political conversations

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 23, 2025
  • Early assessments of the popular subreddit r/Canada found a few 'power users' dominated the discourse, meaning 'a very small group of people have a

Read it on Reddit? Project looks to help Canadians navigate online political conversations

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 23, 2025
  • Early assessments of the popular subreddit r/Canada found a few 'power users' dominated the discourse, meaning 'a very small group of people have a
The Samara Centre is keeping an eye on online political discussions this election, both to help Canadians navigate potential risks, and to highlight the positives. Photograph courtesy of Unsplash, illustration by Joey Sabourin, and screenshots courtesy of Reddit, YouTube, and Bluesky

Day 25: Leaders debate en français

  • Plus, the Bank of Canada bets on Canada’s economic future.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA, LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 16, 2025
The federal party leaders will square off in a French-language debate in Montreal tonight. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Day 25: Leaders debate en français

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA, LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 16, 2025
  • Plus, the Bank of Canada bets on Canada’s economic future.

Day 25: Leaders debate en français

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA, LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 16, 2025
  • Plus, the Bank of Canada bets on Canada’s economic future.
The federal party leaders will square off in a French-language debate in Montreal tonight. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

NDP has a familiar team fighting to keep its presence in the House

  • ‘For the NDP, the battle of this campaign is going to be fought in their incumbent ridings,’ and target ridings, says strategist Jordan Leichnitz.
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 15, 2025
Jagmeet Singh
Jagmeet Singh
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh is backed by a team of experienced, and familiar, party organizers this election. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

NDP has a familiar team fighting to keep its presence in the House

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 15, 2025
  • ‘For the NDP, the battle of this campaign is going to be fought in their incumbent ridings,’ and target ridings, says strategist Jordan Leichnitz.

NDP has a familiar team fighting to keep its presence in the House

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 15, 2025
  • ‘For the NDP, the battle of this campaign is going to be fought in their incumbent ridings,’ and target ridings, says strategist Jordan Leichnitz.
Jagmeet Singh
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh is backed by a team of experienced, and familiar, party organizers this election. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Day 19: Carney hits Brampton, Poilievre targets Kitchener area

  • Plus, the Conservatives propose a ‘three strikes’ law, despite well-documented failures.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA, LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 10, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney visits the campaign office in his home riding of Nepean on March 29, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Mark Carney visits the campaign office in his home riding of Nepean on March 29, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Mark Carney will campaign in Brampton, Ont., today. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre stopped in the city yesterday. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Day 19: Carney hits Brampton, Poilievre targets Kitchener area

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA, LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 10, 2025
  • Plus, the Conservatives propose a ‘three strikes’ law, despite well-documented failures.

Day 19: Carney hits Brampton, Poilievre targets Kitchener area

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA, LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 10, 2025
  • Plus, the Conservatives propose a ‘three strikes’ law, despite well-documented failures.
Prime Minister Mark Carney visits the campaign office in his home riding of Nepean on March 29, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Mark Carney will campaign in Brampton, Ont., today. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre stopped in the city yesterday. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Day 18: Conservatives get Trumpy in the capital

  • Plus, Poilievre campaigns in Brampton, Carney and Singh in Saskatchewan.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, LAURA RYCKEWAERT, RIDDHI KACHHELA | April 9, 2025
The Canada Strong and Free Network conference begins in Ottawa today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Day 18: Conservatives get Trumpy in the capital

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, LAURA RYCKEWAERT, RIDDHI KACHHELA | April 9, 2025
  • Plus, Poilievre campaigns in Brampton, Carney and Singh in Saskatchewan.

Day 18: Conservatives get Trumpy in the capital

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, LAURA RYCKEWAERT, RIDDHI KACHHELA | April 9, 2025
  • Plus, Poilievre campaigns in Brampton, Carney and Singh in Saskatchewan.
The Canada Strong and Free Network conference begins in Ottawa today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
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Minister Lebouthillier hires directors, Fitz-Morris now D. Comms to Chagger

  • National Revenue Minister Diane Lebouthillier is building up her ministerial team and has hired a director of parliamentary affairs and a director of policy.
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 7, 2016

Minister Lebouthillier hires directors, Fitz-Morris now D. Comms to Chagger

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 7, 2016
  • National Revenue Minister Diane Lebouthillier is building up her ministerial team and has hired a director of parliamentary affairs and a director of policy.

Minister Lebouthillier hires directors, Fitz-Morris now D. Comms to Chagger

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 7, 2016
  • National Revenue Minister Diane Lebouthillier is building up her ministerial team and has hired a director of parliamentary affairs and a director of policy.

“What approach should the new government take to defence procurement? Should the F-35s still be considered?”

  • Kate Purchase Liberal strategist “Last fall, we promised Canadians that our military will no longer be shortchanged and that we will not lapse military
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 29, 2016

“What approach should the new government take to defence procurement? Should the F-35s still be considered?”

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 29, 2016
  • Kate Purchase Liberal strategist “Last fall, we promised Canadians that our military will no longer be shortchanged and that we will not lapse military

“What approach should the new government take to defence procurement? Should the F-35s still be considered?”

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 29, 2016
  • Kate Purchase Liberal strategist “Last fall, we promised Canadians that our military will no longer be shortchanged and that we will not lapse military

Cabinet staffing continues, further chief of staff changes

  • Further chief of staff changes have taken place in ministerial offices of late, with Democratic Institutions Minister Maryam Monsef and Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 29, 2016

Cabinet staffing continues, further chief of staff changes

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 29, 2016
  • Further chief of staff changes have taken place in ministerial offices of late, with Democratic Institutions Minister Maryam Monsef and Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould

Cabinet staffing continues, further chief of staff changes

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 29, 2016
  • Further chief of staff changes have taken place in ministerial offices of late, with Democratic Institutions Minister Maryam Monsef and Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould

Feds to spend $250.1-billion this year, up 3.5 per cent: spending estimates

  • The Liberal government is seeking Parliament’s approval for $250.1-billion in spending in its 2016-17 main estimates for the coming fiscal year, up 3.5 per cent from
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 29, 2016
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Kevin Page
Former parliamentary budget officer Kevin Page said it's putting 'the cart before the horse' to have the House vote on spending authority for government departments before the budget is released. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Feds to spend $250.1-billion this year, up 3.5 per cent: spending estimates

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 29, 2016
  • The Liberal government is seeking Parliament’s approval for $250.1-billion in spending in its 2016-17 main estimates for the coming fiscal year, up 3.5 per cent from

Feds to spend $250.1-billion this year, up 3.5 per cent: spending estimates

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 29, 2016
  • The Liberal government is seeking Parliament’s approval for $250.1-billion in spending in its 2016-17 main estimates for the coming fiscal year, up 3.5 per cent from
Kevin Page
Former parliamentary budget officer Kevin Page said it's putting 'the cart before the horse' to have the House vote on spending authority for government departments before the budget is released. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

‘Storm clouds coming’ for Postmedia, feds should ‘stop perpetuation of revenue model that does not serve journalism’

  • The House Heritage Committee’s study on Canadian media should include whether Postmedia Network’s debt-laden U.S. hedge fund-backed conglomerate is hurting the journalism industry with
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 29, 2016
Postmedia president and CEO Paul Godfrey. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

‘Storm clouds coming’ for Postmedia, feds should ‘stop perpetuation of revenue model that does not serve journalism’

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 29, 2016
  • The House Heritage Committee’s study on Canadian media should include whether Postmedia Network’s debt-laden U.S. hedge fund-backed conglomerate is hurting the journalism industry with

‘Storm clouds coming’ for Postmedia, feds should ‘stop perpetuation of revenue model that does not serve journalism’

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 29, 2016
  • The House Heritage Committee’s study on Canadian media should include whether Postmedia Network’s debt-laden U.S. hedge fund-backed conglomerate is hurting the journalism industry with
Postmedia president and CEO Paul Godfrey. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Fisheries Minister Tootoo hires chief of staff, Heritage Minister Joly hires Carr as director

  • Former Liberal party national director George Young has been recruited to serve as chief of staff to Fisheries and Oceans Minister Hunter Tootoo, Hill
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 22, 2016
Clockwise from top left: Ben Carr has been hired by Canadian Heritage Minister Mélanie Joly; former Harper press secretary Catherine Loubier has a new job with Citoyen Optimum; David Clements is communications director to Health Minister Jane Philpott; George Young is chief of staff to the Fisheries and Oceans Minister; Jennifer Austin is director of communications to the Democratic Institutions Minister; Jesse Kancir is a policy adviser to Ms. Philpott; and Peter Cleary is her director of parliamentary affairs. Photographs courtesy of LinkedIn

Fisheries Minister Tootoo hires chief of staff, Heritage Minister Joly hires Carr as director

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 22, 2016
  • Former Liberal party national director George Young has been recruited to serve as chief of staff to Fisheries and Oceans Minister Hunter Tootoo, Hill

Fisheries Minister Tootoo hires chief of staff, Heritage Minister Joly hires Carr as director

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 22, 2016
  • Former Liberal party national director George Young has been recruited to serve as chief of staff to Fisheries and Oceans Minister Hunter Tootoo, Hill
Clockwise from top left: Ben Carr has been hired by Canadian Heritage Minister Mélanie Joly; former Harper press secretary Catherine Loubier has a new job with Citoyen Optimum; David Clements is communications director to Health Minister Jane Philpott; George Young is chief of staff to the Fisheries and Oceans Minister; Jennifer Austin is director of communications to the Democratic Institutions Minister; Jesse Kancir is a policy adviser to Ms. Philpott; and Peter Cleary is her director of parliamentary affairs. Photographs courtesy of LinkedIn

‘It’s a very small building, but it’s very rich,’ new Hill space opens with Sir John A. Macdonald Building addition

  • There’s some new square footage available on the Hill with the new addition to the historic Sir John A. Macdonald Building, which includes a multi-purpose room and
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 22, 2016
The new addition to the John A. Macdonald Building at 144 Wellington St. has been lauded by Canada’s architectural community with four awards, including the National Trust for Canada 2015 Cornerstone Award for Heritage Rehabilitation/Adaptive Use and the City of Ottawa 2015 Urban Design Award for Excellence of Urban Infill—Low Rise. Photograph courtesy of Double Space Photography

‘It’s a very small building, but it’s very rich,’ new Hill space opens with Sir John A. Macdonald Building addition

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 22, 2016
  • There’s some new square footage available on the Hill with the new addition to the historic Sir John A. Macdonald Building, which includes a multi-purpose room and

‘It’s a very small building, but it’s very rich,’ new Hill space opens with Sir John A. Macdonald Building addition

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 22, 2016
  • There’s some new square footage available on the Hill with the new addition to the historic Sir John A. Macdonald Building, which includes a multi-purpose room and
The new addition to the John A. Macdonald Building at 144 Wellington St. has been lauded by Canada’s architectural community with four awards, including the National Trust for Canada 2015 Cornerstone Award for Heritage Rehabilitation/Adaptive Use and the City of Ottawa 2015 Urban Design Award for Excellence of Urban Infill—Low Rise. Photograph courtesy of Double Space Photography

“What do you think of whipped votes in the House of Commons? Do they happen too often? When are they okay?”

  • Kate Purchase Liberal strategist “We made a strong commitment to Canadians that we would bring a new tone—and a new style—of government to Ottawa.
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 22, 2016

“What do you think of whipped votes in the House of Commons? Do they happen too often? When are they okay?”

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 22, 2016
  • Kate Purchase Liberal strategist “We made a strong commitment to Canadians that we would bring a new tone—and a new style—of government to Ottawa.

“What do you think of whipped votes in the House of Commons? Do they happen too often? When are they okay?”

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 22, 2016
  • Kate Purchase Liberal strategist “We made a strong commitment to Canadians that we would bring a new tone—and a new style—of government to Ottawa.

Liberals’ $2.4-million research bureau headed by Thalmann, Bosch

  • Now in government, the Liberals’ $2.4-million research bureau is now “fully functioning” with almost 30 staffers. Whether a party is in government or opposition,
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 22, 2016
Brett Thalmann and Kevin Bosch.

Liberals’ $2.4-million research bureau headed by Thalmann, Bosch

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 22, 2016
  • Now in government, the Liberals’ $2.4-million research bureau is now “fully functioning” with almost 30 staffers. Whether a party is in government or opposition,

Liberals’ $2.4-million research bureau headed by Thalmann, Bosch

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 22, 2016
  • Now in government, the Liberals’ $2.4-million research bureau is now “fully functioning” with almost 30 staffers. Whether a party is in government or opposition,
Brett Thalmann and Kevin Bosch.

Slate of veteran Hill reporters depart, take on new roles

  • Many Hill reporters are changing jobs or leaving the Parliamentary Press Gallery—many seizing the timing of a new government and some leaving as a result
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 15, 2016
Many veteran Hill reporters have announced they’re changing jobs or leaving the Parliamentary Press Gallery in recent weeks, and it remains to be seen what the absence of their experience and institutional knowledge will have on coverage of federal politics. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Slate of veteran Hill reporters depart, take on new roles

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 15, 2016
  • Many Hill reporters are changing jobs or leaving the Parliamentary Press Gallery—many seizing the timing of a new government and some leaving as a result

Slate of veteran Hill reporters depart, take on new roles

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 15, 2016
  • Many Hill reporters are changing jobs or leaving the Parliamentary Press Gallery—many seizing the timing of a new government and some leaving as a result
Many veteran Hill reporters have announced they’re changing jobs or leaving the Parliamentary Press Gallery in recent weeks, and it remains to be seen what the absence of their experience and institutional knowledge will have on coverage of federal politics. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Next generation: Annie Donolo, Dan Boudria join Trudeau Cabinet ministers’ offices

  • Finance Minister Bill Morneau has hired Annie Donolo, a former Queen’s Park staffer and daughter of veteran Liberal staffer and strategist Peter Donolo, to
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 15, 2016

Next generation: Annie Donolo, Dan Boudria join Trudeau Cabinet ministers’ offices

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 15, 2016
  • Finance Minister Bill Morneau has hired Annie Donolo, a former Queen’s Park staffer and daughter of veteran Liberal staffer and strategist Peter Donolo, to

Next generation: Annie Donolo, Dan Boudria join Trudeau Cabinet ministers’ offices

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 15, 2016
  • Finance Minister Bill Morneau has hired Annie Donolo, a former Queen’s Park staffer and daughter of veteran Liberal staffer and strategist Peter Donolo, to

‘Number of break weeks is obscene,’ MPs should re-evaluate use of time, says expert

  • Provincial holidays have affected the House’s patchy sitting schedule this year and, as MPs consider killing Friday sittings, one leading expert says there should be fewer
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 15, 2016

‘Number of break weeks is obscene,’ MPs should re-evaluate use of time, says expert

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 15, 2016
  • Provincial holidays have affected the House’s patchy sitting schedule this year and, as MPs consider killing Friday sittings, one leading expert says there should be fewer

‘Number of break weeks is obscene,’ MPs should re-evaluate use of time, says expert

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 15, 2016
  • Provincial holidays have affected the House’s patchy sitting schedule this year and, as MPs consider killing Friday sittings, one leading expert says there should be fewer

“Foreign Affairs Minister Stéphane Dion recently announced Canada is considering restoring diplomatic contact with Iran and lifted some sanctions. Was this the right move? Why or why not?”

  • Kate Purchase Liberal strategist “We are committed to re-engaging with Iran in a cautious, step-by-step manner. This does not mean that we agree with
Opinion | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 15, 2016

“Foreign Affairs Minister Stéphane Dion recently announced Canada is considering restoring diplomatic contact with Iran and lifted some sanctions. Was this the right move? Why or why not?”

Opinion | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 15, 2016
  • Kate Purchase Liberal strategist “We are committed to re-engaging with Iran in a cautious, step-by-step manner. This does not mean that we agree with

“Foreign Affairs Minister Stéphane Dion recently announced Canada is considering restoring diplomatic contact with Iran and lifted some sanctions. Was this the right move? Why or why not?”

Opinion | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 15, 2016
  • Kate Purchase Liberal strategist “We are committed to re-engaging with Iran in a cautious, step-by-step manner. This does not mean that we agree with

Ministers Hehr and Carr bulk up offices, hire policy directors

  • Natural Resources Minister Jim Carr has hired a policy director for his ministerial office, straight from the department of Natural Resources, while Veterans Affairs Minister
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 8, 2016

Ministers Hehr and Carr bulk up offices, hire policy directors

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 8, 2016
  • Natural Resources Minister Jim Carr has hired a policy director for his ministerial office, straight from the department of Natural Resources, while Veterans Affairs Minister

Ministers Hehr and Carr bulk up offices, hire policy directors

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 8, 2016
  • Natural Resources Minister Jim Carr has hired a policy director for his ministerial office, straight from the department of Natural Resources, while Veterans Affairs Minister

“What do you think about heckling in the House? Should there be some, just not the nasty sort?”

  • Kate Purchase Liberal strategist “When we were elected last fall, we made a commitment to Canadians to bring a new tone and style of
Opinion | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 8, 2016

“What do you think about heckling in the House? Should there be some, just not the nasty sort?”

Opinion | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 8, 2016
  • Kate Purchase Liberal strategist “When we were elected last fall, we made a commitment to Canadians to bring a new tone and style of

“What do you think about heckling in the House? Should there be some, just not the nasty sort?”

Opinion | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 8, 2016
  • Kate Purchase Liberal strategist “When we were elected last fall, we made a commitment to Canadians to bring a new tone and style of

Wellington Building to open in September, to include new Library of Parliament branch

  • It’s been taunting us for nearly six years. But the House will finally get possession of the $425.2-million newly-renovated Wellington Building at the beginning
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 8, 2016

Wellington Building to open in September, to include new Library of Parliament branch

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 8, 2016
  • It’s been taunting us for nearly six years. But the House will finally get possession of the $425.2-million newly-renovated Wellington Building at the beginning

Wellington Building to open in September, to include new Library of Parliament branch

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 8, 2016
  • It’s been taunting us for nearly six years. But the House will finally get possession of the $425.2-million newly-renovated Wellington Building at the beginning

Liberal MP Eyolfson brings his emergency-room experience to the House

  • With more than two decades of experience working on the trauma front lines as an emergency-room physician in Winnipeg, rookie Liberal MP Doug Eyolfson says he’s
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 8, 2016

Liberal MP Eyolfson brings his emergency-room experience to the House

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 8, 2016
  • With more than two decades of experience working on the trauma front lines as an emergency-room physician in Winnipeg, rookie Liberal MP Doug Eyolfson says he’s

Liberal MP Eyolfson brings his emergency-room experience to the House

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 8, 2016
  • With more than two decades of experience working on the trauma front lines as an emergency-room physician in Winnipeg, rookie Liberal MP Doug Eyolfson says he’s

Readers will determine success of Postmedia newsroom merger, says outgoing Citizen editor

  • The latest round of cuts by Postmedia News will mean a single newsroom will produce both major dailies in Ottawa, as is the case
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 1, 2016

Readers will determine success of Postmedia newsroom merger, says outgoing Citizen editor

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 1, 2016
  • The latest round of cuts by Postmedia News will mean a single newsroom will produce both major dailies in Ottawa, as is the case

Readers will determine success of Postmedia newsroom merger, says outgoing Citizen editor

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 1, 2016
  • The latest round of cuts by Postmedia News will mean a single newsroom will produce both major dailies in Ottawa, as is the case

Sajjan hires former Vancouver police partner

  • National Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan has hired his former partner at the Vancouver Police Department, recruiting officer Kevin Torvik, to work as a policy
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 1, 2016

Sajjan hires former Vancouver police partner

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 1, 2016
  • National Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan has hired his former partner at the Vancouver Police Department, recruiting officer Kevin Torvik, to work as a policy

Sajjan hires former Vancouver police partner

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 1, 2016
  • National Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan has hired his former partner at the Vancouver Police Department, recruiting officer Kevin Torvik, to work as a policy

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