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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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Four in race to become next NDP president after disastrous election, ‘I think it’s important we get the right people in this time’

  • EDMONTON—More than 1,700 NDP members are gathered in Edmonton this weekend to debate policy and have a say over Tom Mulcair’s leadership Sunday, but the elections of
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 10, 2016
Marit Stiles, pictured at the microphone, is one of four candidates running to be the NDP party president. She's running against former NDP MPs Elaine Michaud and Djaouida Sellah and NDP Socialist caucus chair Barry Weisleder. The Hill Times Photograph by Laura Ryckewaert

Four in race to become next NDP president after disastrous election, ‘I think it’s important we get the right people in this time’

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 10, 2016
  • EDMONTON—More than 1,700 NDP members are gathered in Edmonton this weekend to debate policy and have a say over Tom Mulcair’s leadership Sunday, but the elections of

Four in race to become next NDP president after disastrous election, ‘I think it’s important we get the right people in this time’

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 10, 2016
  • EDMONTON—More than 1,700 NDP members are gathered in Edmonton this weekend to debate policy and have a say over Tom Mulcair’s leadership Sunday, but the elections of
Marit Stiles, pictured at the microphone, is one of four candidates running to be the NDP party president. She's running against former NDP MPs Elaine Michaud and Djaouida Sellah and NDP Socialist caucus chair Barry Weisleder. The Hill Times Photograph by Laura Ryckewaert

NDP grassroots still frustrated, angry by last election, want more say in next campaign, there’s ‘invigorated interest in how the party engages the membership’

  • EDMONTON—NDP delegates at the party’s policy convention in Edmonton this weekend say they want more say over party and policy decisions in the next election
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 10, 2016
Delegates lined up at a 'pro' mic for debate in the main hall on April 9 at the NDP's 2016 policy convention in Edmonton The Hill Times Photograph by Laura Ryckewaert

NDP grassroots still frustrated, angry by last election, want more say in next campaign, there’s ‘invigorated interest in how the party engages the membership’

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 10, 2016
  • EDMONTON—NDP delegates at the party’s policy convention in Edmonton this weekend say they want more say over party and policy decisions in the next election

NDP grassroots still frustrated, angry by last election, want more say in next campaign, there’s ‘invigorated interest in how the party engages the membership’

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 10, 2016
  • EDMONTON—NDP delegates at the party’s policy convention in Edmonton this weekend say they want more say over party and policy decisions in the next election
Delegates lined up at a 'pro' mic for debate in the main hall on April 9 at the NDP's 2016 policy convention in Edmonton The Hill Times Photograph by Laura Ryckewaert

NDP’s election campaign execution in focus in Edmonton, many delegates still undecided on Mulcair’s leadership

  • EDMONTON—Campaign planning and execution are in focus for many delegates at the NDP’s policy convention in Edmonton this weekend and with more than 1,700 Dippers from
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 9, 2016
More than 1,700 NDP members from across the country are in Edmonton to debate the party's future. On the agenda is policy debate, as well as the election of the party executive and a leadership review vote. NDP Leader Tom Mulcair, pictured in this file photo, will find out on Sunday how strong his leadership support is. The Hill Times Photograph by Jake Wright

NDP’s election campaign execution in focus in Edmonton, many delegates still undecided on Mulcair’s leadership

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 9, 2016
  • EDMONTON—Campaign planning and execution are in focus for many delegates at the NDP’s policy convention in Edmonton this weekend and with more than 1,700 Dippers from

NDP’s election campaign execution in focus in Edmonton, many delegates still undecided on Mulcair’s leadership

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 9, 2016
  • EDMONTON—Campaign planning and execution are in focus for many delegates at the NDP’s policy convention in Edmonton this weekend and with more than 1,700 Dippers from
More than 1,700 NDP members from across the country are in Edmonton to debate the party's future. On the agenda is policy debate, as well as the election of the party executive and a leadership review vote. NDP Leader Tom Mulcair, pictured in this file photo, will find out on Sunday how strong his leadership support is. The Hill Times Photograph by Jake Wright

“What were the biggest surprises or most interesting spending items included in the 2016 budget for you?”

  • Kate Purchase Liberal strategist “It should be no surprise that 2016 budget did exactly what we promised it would. “We promised to invest in
Opinion | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 4, 2016

“What were the biggest surprises or most interesting spending items included in the 2016 budget for you?”

Opinion | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 4, 2016
  • Kate Purchase Liberal strategist “It should be no surprise that 2016 budget did exactly what we promised it would. “We promised to invest in

“What were the biggest surprises or most interesting spending items included in the 2016 budget for you?”

Opinion | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 4, 2016
  • Kate Purchase Liberal strategist “It should be no surprise that 2016 budget did exactly what we promised it would. “We promised to invest in

Veterans Minister Hehr hires retired Lt.-Col. Cyr as D. Comms

  • Veterans Affairs Minister Kent Hehr has hired Norbert Cyr, a retired lieutenant-colonel with the Canadian Armed Forces and a former public servant and spokesperson
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 4, 2016
Veterans Affairs Minister Kent Hehr has hired Norbert Cyr, a retired lieutenant-colonel with the Canadian Armed Forces and a former public servant and spokesperson to then chief of defence staff Walter Natynczyk, as his director of communications and issues management. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Veterans Minister Hehr hires retired Lt.-Col. Cyr as D. Comms

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 4, 2016
  • Veterans Affairs Minister Kent Hehr has hired Norbert Cyr, a retired lieutenant-colonel with the Canadian Armed Forces and a former public servant and spokesperson

Veterans Minister Hehr hires retired Lt.-Col. Cyr as D. Comms

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 4, 2016
  • Veterans Affairs Minister Kent Hehr has hired Norbert Cyr, a retired lieutenant-colonel with the Canadian Armed Forces and a former public servant and spokesperson
Veterans Affairs Minister Kent Hehr has hired Norbert Cyr, a retired lieutenant-colonel with the Canadian Armed Forces and a former public servant and spokesperson to then chief of defence staff Walter Natynczyk, as his director of communications and issues management. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

NDP convention ‘one for the ages,’ many eager for vote on Mulcair’s leadership

  • More than 1,500 NDP members will attend the party’s policy convention in Edmonton this week to help shape the NDP’s future. Many are eager to see
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 4, 2016
NDP members will vote on NDP Leader Tom Mulcair's leadership and analyst Ian Capstick said this week's convention could be 'nearly' as dramatic as the party's 1971 'Waffle convention.' The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

NDP convention ‘one for the ages,’ many eager for vote on Mulcair’s leadership

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 4, 2016
  • More than 1,500 NDP members will attend the party’s policy convention in Edmonton this week to help shape the NDP’s future. Many are eager to see

NDP convention ‘one for the ages,’ many eager for vote on Mulcair’s leadership

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 4, 2016
  • More than 1,500 NDP members will attend the party’s policy convention in Edmonton this week to help shape the NDP’s future. Many are eager to see
NDP members will vote on NDP Leader Tom Mulcair's leadership and analyst Ian Capstick said this week's convention could be 'nearly' as dramatic as the party's 1971 'Waffle convention.' The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

MPs worried by Trump’s rise, credit popularity to growing unrest in U.S.

  • Canadian politicians are watching the ongoing U.S. electoral race closely and say the level of support that has emerged for Republican front-runner Donald Trump is
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 28, 2016
Conservative MP Dave Van Kesteren says while most politicians in Canada try not to offend anyone, the popularity of Donald Trump, shown, seems to increase every time he does something offensive. The Hill Times Photograph by Chelsea Nash

MPs worried by Trump’s rise, credit popularity to growing unrest in U.S.

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 28, 2016
  • Canadian politicians are watching the ongoing U.S. electoral race closely and say the level of support that has emerged for Republican front-runner Donald Trump is

MPs worried by Trump’s rise, credit popularity to growing unrest in U.S.

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 28, 2016
  • Canadian politicians are watching the ongoing U.S. electoral race closely and say the level of support that has emerged for Republican front-runner Donald Trump is
Conservative MP Dave Van Kesteren says while most politicians in Canada try not to offend anyone, the popularity of Donald Trump, shown, seems to increase every time he does something offensive. The Hill Times Photograph by Chelsea Nash

Foreign Affairs Minister Dion hires senior policy team

  • Foreign Affairs Minister Stéphane Dion now has a senior policy team in place. He recently recruited Christopher Berzins as director of policy and Jocelyn Coulon
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 28, 2016

Foreign Affairs Minister Dion hires senior policy team

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 28, 2016
  • Foreign Affairs Minister Stéphane Dion now has a senior policy team in place. He recently recruited Christopher Berzins as director of policy and Jocelyn Coulon

Foreign Affairs Minister Dion hires senior policy team

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 28, 2016
  • Foreign Affairs Minister Stéphane Dion now has a senior policy team in place. He recently recruited Christopher Berzins as director of policy and Jocelyn Coulon

“What campaign commitment do you think is most important for the Liberal government to act on next? Why?” by Laura Ryckewaert

  • Kate Purchase Liberal strategist “Last fall, we promised to cut taxes for middle-class Canadians by asking the wealthiest to pay a little more. During
Opinion | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 28, 2016

“What campaign commitment do you think is most important for the Liberal government to act on next? Why?” by Laura Ryckewaert

Opinion | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 28, 2016
  • Kate Purchase Liberal strategist “Last fall, we promised to cut taxes for middle-class Canadians by asking the wealthiest to pay a little more. During

“What campaign commitment do you think is most important for the Liberal government to act on next? Why?” by Laura Ryckewaert

Opinion | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 28, 2016
  • Kate Purchase Liberal strategist “Last fall, we promised to cut taxes for middle-class Canadians by asking the wealthiest to pay a little more. During

“Should the Liberal government reassess the current national shipbuilding strategy?” by Laura Ryckewaert

  • Kate Purchase Liberal strategist “Last fall, we promised Canadians that we would rebuild and modernize the Royal Canadian Navy and the Coast Guard. 

We
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 21, 2016

“Should the Liberal government reassess the current national shipbuilding strategy?” by Laura Ryckewaert

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 21, 2016
  • Kate Purchase Liberal strategist “Last fall, we promised Canadians that we would rebuild and modernize the Royal Canadian Navy and the Coast Guard. 

We

“Should the Liberal government reassess the current national shipbuilding strategy?” by Laura Ryckewaert

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 21, 2016
  • Kate Purchase Liberal strategist “Last fall, we promised Canadians that we would rebuild and modernize the Royal Canadian Navy and the Coast Guard. 

We

Sports Minister Qualtrough hires director of parliamentary affairs, issues, policy

  • Sports and Persons with Disabilities Minister Carla Qualtrough recently hired Jude Welch as director of parliamentary affairs and issues management. Mr. Welch, until recently, was manager of
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 14, 2016

Sports Minister Qualtrough hires director of parliamentary affairs, issues, policy

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 14, 2016
  • Sports and Persons with Disabilities Minister Carla Qualtrough recently hired Jude Welch as director of parliamentary affairs and issues management. Mr. Welch, until recently, was manager of

Sports Minister Qualtrough hires director of parliamentary affairs, issues, policy

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 14, 2016
  • Sports and Persons with Disabilities Minister Carla Qualtrough recently hired Jude Welch as director of parliamentary affairs and issues management. Mr. Welch, until recently, was manager of

“What if Donald Trump is the next U.S. president? What would that mean for Canada?”

  • Kate Purchase Liberal strategist “The relationship between Canada and the United States is our most important bilateral relationship. We have the longest, most peaceful,
Opinion | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 14, 2016

“What if Donald Trump is the next U.S. president? What would that mean for Canada?”

Opinion | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 14, 2016
  • Kate Purchase Liberal strategist “The relationship between Canada and the United States is our most important bilateral relationship. We have the longest, most peaceful,

“What if Donald Trump is the next U.S. president? What would that mean for Canada?”

Opinion | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 14, 2016
  • Kate Purchase Liberal strategist “The relationship between Canada and the United States is our most important bilateral relationship. We have the longest, most peaceful,

Complaints remain over Cabinet outs, but Hill reporters cite improvement

  • A few months after a compromise was reached between the Parliamentary Press Gallery and the Prime Minister’s Office over how to organize Cabinet “ins”
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 14, 2016
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is scrummed by reporters in front of the stairs to the third floor in Centre Block on March 9. Journalists are generally happier with their access to Cabinet ministers now compared to during the previous Conservative government. The Hill Times photography by Jake Wright

Complaints remain over Cabinet outs, but Hill reporters cite improvement

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 14, 2016
  • A few months after a compromise was reached between the Parliamentary Press Gallery and the Prime Minister’s Office over how to organize Cabinet “ins”

Complaints remain over Cabinet outs, but Hill reporters cite improvement

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 14, 2016
  • A few months after a compromise was reached between the Parliamentary Press Gallery and the Prime Minister’s Office over how to organize Cabinet “ins”
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is scrummed by reporters in front of the stairs to the third floor in Centre Block on March 9. Journalists are generally happier with their access to Cabinet ministers now compared to during the previous Conservative government. The Hill Times photography by Jake Wright

Mulcair faces ‘fight of his life’ at convention, says Capstick

  • More than 1,200 people are expected at the NDP’s convention in Edmonton next month and with a leadership review vote on the agenda following
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 14, 2016
There is a mix of supporters and detractors within the NDP for Leader Tom Mulcair, and next month's party convention will be a defining moment for him and the party. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Mulcair faces ‘fight of his life’ at convention, says Capstick

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 14, 2016
  • More than 1,200 people are expected at the NDP’s convention in Edmonton next month and with a leadership review vote on the agenda following

Mulcair faces ‘fight of his life’ at convention, says Capstick

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 14, 2016
  • More than 1,200 people are expected at the NDP’s convention in Edmonton next month and with a leadership review vote on the agenda following
There is a mix of supporters and detractors within the NDP for Leader Tom Mulcair, and next month's party convention will be a defining moment for him and the party. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Timing unknown on Liberal commitments to reform Internal Economy Board, PBO

  • There’s no indication yet for when Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government will act on campaign commitments to open up the secretive Commons Board of Internal Economy
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 7, 2016
NDP MP Peter Julian is calling on the Liberal government to follow through on its campaign promises to reform the Board of Internal Economy and strengthen the Office of Parliamentary Budget Officer. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Timing unknown on Liberal commitments to reform Internal Economy Board, PBO

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 7, 2016
  • There’s no indication yet for when Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government will act on campaign commitments to open up the secretive Commons Board of Internal Economy

Timing unknown on Liberal commitments to reform Internal Economy Board, PBO

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 7, 2016
  • There’s no indication yet for when Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government will act on campaign commitments to open up the secretive Commons Board of Internal Economy
NDP MP Peter Julian is calling on the Liberal government to follow through on its campaign promises to reform the Board of Internal Economy and strengthen the Office of Parliamentary Budget Officer. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

“Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Minister John McCallum has introduced a bill to amend the Citizenship Act. What do you think of the changes proposed?”

  • Kate Purchase Liberal strategist “Last fall, we promised Canadians that we would reverse the Conservatives’ divisive two-tiered citizenship laws. Canada is a nation of
Opinion | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 7, 2016

“Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Minister John McCallum has introduced a bill to amend the Citizenship Act. What do you think of the changes proposed?”

Opinion | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 7, 2016
  • Kate Purchase Liberal strategist “Last fall, we promised Canadians that we would reverse the Conservatives’ divisive two-tiered citizenship laws. Canada is a nation of

“Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Minister John McCallum has introduced a bill to amend the Citizenship Act. What do you think of the changes proposed?”

Opinion | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 7, 2016
  • Kate Purchase Liberal strategist “Last fall, we promised Canadians that we would reverse the Conservatives’ divisive two-tiered citizenship laws. Canada is a nation of

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
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 29, 2016

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

Feature | BY 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?”

Feature | BY 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
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 29, 2016

Cabinet staffing continues, further chief of staff changes

Feature | BY 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

Feature | BY 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

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