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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.

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
FeatureBY 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

FeatureBY 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

FeatureBY 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
FeatureBY 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 

FeatureBY 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 

FeatureBY 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.
FeatureBY 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

FeatureBY 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

FeatureBY 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.
FeatureBY 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

FeatureBY 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

FeatureBY 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,
FeatureBY 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

FeatureBY 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

FeatureBY 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

Identifying the 20-plus members in Culture Minister Guilbeault’s office

  • Brian McKay is deputy chief of staff and policy director, while Luke Guimond is director of official languages, and Vanessa Cranston leads parliamentary affairs.
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 22, 2025
Canadian Identity and Culture Minister Steven Guilbeault is scrummed by reporters outside a cabinet meeting in the West Block on May 14. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Identifying the 20-plus members in Culture Minister Guilbeault’s office

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 22, 2025
  • Brian McKay is deputy chief of staff and policy director, while Luke Guimond is director of official languages, and Vanessa Cranston leads parliamentary affairs.

Identifying the 20-plus members in Culture Minister Guilbeault’s office

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 22, 2025
  • Brian McKay is deputy chief of staff and policy director, while Luke Guimond is director of official languages, and Vanessa Cranston leads parliamentary affairs.
Canadian Identity and Culture Minister Steven Guilbeault is scrummed by reporters outside a cabinet meeting in the West Block on May 14. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

A rundown of the humans behind AI Minister Solomon’s shop

  • Michael Paramathasan has been hired as a director of policy to the minister, while Peter Wall is in place as director of communications.
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 15, 2025
Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation Minister Evan Solomon has a 14-member office currently in place. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

A rundown of the humans behind AI Minister Solomon’s shop

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 15, 2025
  • Michael Paramathasan has been hired as a director of policy to the minister, while Peter Wall is in place as director of communications.

A rundown of the humans behind AI Minister Solomon’s shop

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 15, 2025
  • Michael Paramathasan has been hired as a director of policy to the minister, while Peter Wall is in place as director of communications.
Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation Minister Evan Solomon has a 14-member office currently in place. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Who’s who in Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Alty’s office

  • The minister’s 14-member team includes deputy chief of staff and policy director Sherry Smith, litigation director Vince Haraldsen, and operations director Danielle Boyle.
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 10, 2025
Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Rebecca Alty speaks with reporters in Gatineau, Que., on July 17. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Who’s who in Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Alty’s office

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 10, 2025
  • The minister’s 14-member team includes deputy chief of staff and policy director Sherry Smith, litigation director Vince Haraldsen, and operations director Danielle Boyle.

Who’s who in Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Alty’s office

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 10, 2025
  • The minister’s 14-member team includes deputy chief of staff and policy director Sherry Smith, litigation director Vince Haraldsen, and operations director Danielle Boyle.
Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Rebecca Alty speaks with reporters in Gatineau, Que., on July 17. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘Course correction’ needed to ensure new childcare spaces meet federal accessibility targets, says economist

  • ‘If you don’t change how the expansion is happening, it’ll continue to be for-profit spaces where it’s convenient for providers to locate them,’ says
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 10, 2025
Jobs and Families Minister Patty Hajdu. Employment and Social Development Canada says it's 'undertaking detailed technical discussions on 2025-2026 Action Plans with the provinces and territories.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘Course correction’ needed to ensure new childcare spaces meet federal accessibility targets, says economist

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 10, 2025
  • ‘If you don’t change how the expansion is happening, it’ll continue to be for-profit spaces where it’s convenient for providers to locate them,’ says

‘Course correction’ needed to ensure new childcare spaces meet federal accessibility targets, says economist

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 10, 2025
  • ‘If you don’t change how the expansion is happening, it’ll continue to be for-profit spaces where it’s convenient for providers to locate them,’ says
Jobs and Families Minister Patty Hajdu. Employment and Social Development Canada says it's 'undertaking detailed technical discussions on 2025-2026 Action Plans with the provinces and territories.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Diving into the offices of secretaries of state Fuhr, Provost

  • Mary-Rose Brown is chief of staff to Secretary of State Stephen Fuhr, while Jean-Sébastien Bock is running Secretary of State Nathalie Provost's shop.
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 8, 2025
Secretary of State for Defence Procurement Stephen Fuhr, left, and Secretary of State for Nature Nathalie Provost currently have five staff each. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Sam Garcia

Diving into the offices of secretaries of state Fuhr, Provost

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 8, 2025
  • Mary-Rose Brown is chief of staff to Secretary of State Stephen Fuhr, while Jean-Sébastien Bock is running Secretary of State Nathalie Provost's shop.

Diving into the offices of secretaries of state Fuhr, Provost

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 8, 2025
  • Mary-Rose Brown is chief of staff to Secretary of State Stephen Fuhr, while Jean-Sébastien Bock is running Secretary of State Nathalie Provost's shop.
Secretary of State for Defence Procurement Stephen Fuhr, left, and Secretary of State for Nature Nathalie Provost currently have five staff each. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Sam Garcia

Fisheries Minister Thompson in market for new policy director, with 16 staff currently on board

  • The team includes Morgan McCullough as director of operations and aquaculture, policy adviser Jackson Coles, and director of communications Emily Heffernan.
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 3, 2025
Fisheries Minister Joanne Thompson will soon be in the market for a new director of policy, with Kurtis Layden set to exit the role this month. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Fisheries Minister Thompson in market for new policy director, with 16 staff currently on board

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 3, 2025
  • The team includes Morgan McCullough as director of operations and aquaculture, policy adviser Jackson Coles, and director of communications Emily Heffernan.

Fisheries Minister Thompson in market for new policy director, with 16 staff currently on board

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 3, 2025
  • The team includes Morgan McCullough as director of operations and aquaculture, policy adviser Jackson Coles, and director of communications Emily Heffernan.
Fisheries Minister Joanne Thompson will soon be in the market for a new director of policy, with Kurtis Layden set to exit the role this month. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘Sunshine is what is needed’: 2025 election, foreign interference issues on deck for PROC this fall

  • Conservative vice-chair Michael Cooper says he thinks the Longest Ballot Committee's efforts may also need to be explored by the House Affairs Committee.
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 3, 2025
MPs attend a post-election orientation session in the House of Commons Chamber on May 21. The Lower Chamber is set to return from summer recess on Sept. 15. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘Sunshine is what is needed’: 2025 election, foreign interference issues on deck for PROC this fall

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 3, 2025
  • Conservative vice-chair Michael Cooper says he thinks the Longest Ballot Committee's efforts may also need to be explored by the House Affairs Committee.

‘Sunshine is what is needed’: 2025 election, foreign interference issues on deck for PROC this fall

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 3, 2025
  • Conservative vice-chair Michael Cooper says he thinks the Longest Ballot Committee's efforts may also need to be explored by the House Affairs Committee.
MPs attend a post-election orientation session in the House of Commons Chamber on May 21. The Lower Chamber is set to return from summer recess on Sept. 15. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

A look at Jobs and Families Minister Hajdu’s 28-member team

  • Sebastian Clarke is director of policy to Minister Hajdu, supported by deputy directors Crystina Dundas and Ellen Galupo.
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 1, 2025
Jobs and Families Minister Patty Hajdu, centre, with Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, and Governor General Mary Simon at Rideau Hall for the cabinet swearing in on May 13. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

A look at Jobs and Families Minister Hajdu’s 28-member team

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 1, 2025
  • Sebastian Clarke is director of policy to Minister Hajdu, supported by deputy directors Crystina Dundas and Ellen Galupo.

A look at Jobs and Families Minister Hajdu’s 28-member team

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 1, 2025
  • Sebastian Clarke is director of policy to Minister Hajdu, supported by deputy directors Crystina Dundas and Ellen Galupo.
Jobs and Families Minister Patty Hajdu, centre, with Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, and Governor General Mary Simon at Rideau Hall for the cabinet swearing in on May 13. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

A dozen staffers accounted for so far on Treasury Board President Ali’s team

  • Matthieu Perrotin will be joining the team as director of issues management and deputy director of communications as of Sept. 3.
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 27, 2025
Treasury Board President Shafqat Ali will soon have a 12-member team in place. This includes two staff who previously worked in his MP constituency office. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

A dozen staffers accounted for so far on Treasury Board President Ali’s team

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 27, 2025
  • Matthieu Perrotin will be joining the team as director of issues management and deputy director of communications as of Sept. 3.

A dozen staffers accounted for so far on Treasury Board President Ali’s team

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 27, 2025
  • Matthieu Perrotin will be joining the team as director of issues management and deputy director of communications as of Sept. 3.
Treasury Board President Shafqat Ali will soon have a 12-member team in place. This includes two staff who previously worked in his MP constituency office. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘Putting people first’: new Veterans Minister McKnight readies for fall as advocates push for change

  • Veterans advocates and groups are urging for a new approach, and for action on long-standing calls for change to improve the lives of former
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 26, 2025
New Veterans Affairs and Associate Defence Minister Jill McKnight, centre, at Rideau Hall for her cabinet swearing in on May 13 alongside Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, and Governor General Mary Simon. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

‘Putting people first’: new Veterans Minister McKnight readies for fall as advocates push for change

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 26, 2025
  • Veterans advocates and groups are urging for a new approach, and for action on long-standing calls for change to improve the lives of former

‘Putting people first’: new Veterans Minister McKnight readies for fall as advocates push for change

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 26, 2025
  • Veterans advocates and groups are urging for a new approach, and for action on long-standing calls for change to improve the lives of former
New Veterans Affairs and Associate Defence Minister Jill McKnight, centre, at Rideau Hall for her cabinet swearing in on May 13 alongside Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, and Governor General Mary Simon. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Who’s who in Emergency Minister Olszewski’s shop

  • Dan Lussier is back in the political trenches as director of policy to the minister, supported by deputy director Tania Amghar.
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 25, 2025
Emergency Management and Community Resilience Minister Eleanor Olszewski speaks with reporters in the House of Commons foyer in the West Block on June 3. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Who’s who in Emergency Minister Olszewski’s shop

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 25, 2025
  • Dan Lussier is back in the political trenches as director of policy to the minister, supported by deputy director Tania Amghar.

Who’s who in Emergency Minister Olszewski’s shop

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 25, 2025
  • Dan Lussier is back in the political trenches as director of policy to the minister, supported by deputy director Tania Amghar.
Emergency Management and Community Resilience Minister Eleanor Olszewski speaks with reporters in the House of Commons foyer in the West Block on June 3. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Plugging into Energy Minister Hodgson’s team

  • The minister now has a 17-member staff contingent, which includes Carolyn Svonkin as director of communications and Bryn de Chastelain as director of operations.
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 20, 2025
Energy and Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson speaks with reporters in the West Block on June 13. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Plugging into Energy Minister Hodgson’s team

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 20, 2025
  • The minister now has a 17-member staff contingent, which includes Carolyn Svonkin as director of communications and Bryn de Chastelain as director of operations.

Plugging into Energy Minister Hodgson’s team

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 20, 2025
  • The minister now has a 17-member staff contingent, which includes Carolyn Svonkin as director of communications and Bryn de Chastelain as director of operations.
Energy and Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson speaks with reporters in the West Block on June 13. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Senate’s urban beekeeping project continues to buzz along 

  • Hill visitors have been able to buy a taste of the Senate of Canada’s honey since May.
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 20, 2025
Beekeepers tend the hives beside the Senate of Canada Building in downtown Ottawa. Photograph courtesy of Public Services and Procurement Canada

Senate’s urban beekeeping project continues to buzz along 

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 20, 2025
  • Hill visitors have been able to buy a taste of the Senate of Canada’s honey since May.

Senate’s urban beekeeping project continues to buzz along 

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 20, 2025
  • Hill visitors have been able to buy a taste of the Senate of Canada’s honey since May.
Beekeepers tend the hives beside the Senate of Canada Building in downtown Ottawa. Photograph courtesy of Public Services and Procurement Canada

A baker’s dozen of staff currently in place in Minister Gull-Masty’s office

  • The team so far includes director of Indigenous relations Kristen Moar, director of operations Chantal Tshimanga, and director of communications Jérémy Collard.
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 18, 2025
Indigenous Services Minister Mandy Gull-Masty has a 13-member staff team confirmed so far in her office. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

A baker’s dozen of staff currently in place in Minister Gull-Masty’s office

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 18, 2025
  • The team so far includes director of Indigenous relations Kristen Moar, director of operations Chantal Tshimanga, and director of communications Jérémy Collard.

A baker’s dozen of staff currently in place in Minister Gull-Masty’s office

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 18, 2025
  • The team so far includes director of Indigenous relations Kristen Moar, director of operations Chantal Tshimanga, and director of communications Jérémy Collard.
Indigenous Services Minister Mandy Gull-Masty has a 13-member staff team confirmed so far in her office. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

The house that Robertson built: a look at the minister’s team to date 

  • Mary-Liz Power is director of policy to Housing Minister Gregor Robertson, while Reeha Korpal leads work related to the minister's Pacific Economic Development Canada
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 13, 2025
Housing and Infrastructure Minister Gregor Robertson on his way into a Liberal caucus meeting in the West Block on June 11. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

The house that Robertson built: a look at the minister’s team to date 

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 13, 2025
  • Mary-Liz Power is director of policy to Housing Minister Gregor Robertson, while Reeha Korpal leads work related to the minister's Pacific Economic Development Canada

The house that Robertson built: a look at the minister’s team to date 

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 13, 2025
  • Mary-Liz Power is director of policy to Housing Minister Gregor Robertson, while Reeha Korpal leads work related to the minister's Pacific Economic Development Canada
Housing and Infrastructure Minister Gregor Robertson on his way into a Liberal caucus meeting in the West Block on June 11. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

A few familiar faces fill Minister Fraser’s justice office

  • Morgan MacDougall-Milne continues as director of litigation to the federal justice minister, while Keiran Gibbs has returned to the file as director of policy.
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 11, 2025
Sean Fraser
Sean Fraser
Justice Minister Sean Fraser currently has 19 political staffers at work in his office. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

A few familiar faces fill Minister Fraser’s justice office

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 11, 2025
  • Morgan MacDougall-Milne continues as director of litigation to the federal justice minister, while Keiran Gibbs has returned to the file as director of policy.

A few familiar faces fill Minister Fraser’s justice office

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 11, 2025
  • Morgan MacDougall-Milne continues as director of litigation to the federal justice minister, while Keiran Gibbs has returned to the file as director of policy.
Sean Fraser
Justice Minister Sean Fraser currently has 19 political staffers at work in his office. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

A roundup of Immigration Minister Diab’s team so far

  • Elizabeth Cheesbrough has been named deputy chief of staff and director of policy to the minister, while Lisa Cheskes reprises her role as director
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 4, 2025
Lena Metlege Diab
Lena Metlege Diab
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Minister Lena Metlege Diab arrives for a National Security Council meeting in the West Block in Ottawa on June 13. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

A roundup of Immigration Minister Diab’s team so far

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 4, 2025
  • Elizabeth Cheesbrough has been named deputy chief of staff and director of policy to the minister, while Lisa Cheskes reprises her role as director

A roundup of Immigration Minister Diab’s team so far

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 4, 2025
  • Elizabeth Cheesbrough has been named deputy chief of staff and director of policy to the minister, while Lisa Cheskes reprises her role as director
Lena Metlege Diab
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Minister Lena Metlege Diab arrives for a National Security Council meeting in the West Block in Ottawa on June 13. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

PSPC sparks backlash as it eyes shift to ‘lowest-bid’ approach to Hill freelance interpretation assignments

  • The International Association of Conference Interpreters Canada wants to see PSPC’s proposed changes put ‘on ice until we have an opportunity to talk and
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 29, 2025
Freelance interpreters, whose current contracts had been set to expire on June 30, have been offered six-month extensions as Public Services and Procurement Canada seeks to introduce a new Standing Offer. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

PSPC sparks backlash as it eyes shift to ‘lowest-bid’ approach to Hill freelance interpretation assignments

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 29, 2025
  • The International Association of Conference Interpreters Canada wants to see PSPC’s proposed changes put ‘on ice until we have an opportunity to talk and

PSPC sparks backlash as it eyes shift to ‘lowest-bid’ approach to Hill freelance interpretation assignments

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 29, 2025
  • The International Association of Conference Interpreters Canada wants to see PSPC’s proposed changes put ‘on ice until we have an opportunity to talk and
Freelance interpreters, whose current contracts had been set to expire on June 30, have been offered six-month extensions as Public Services and Procurement Canada seeks to introduce a new Standing Offer. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Checking up on Health Minister Michel’s current 17-member team

  • For one, Sandenga Yeba has been named deputy chief of staff and director of policy to the first-time minister.
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 28, 2025
Marjorie Michel
Marjorie Michel
Health Minister Marjorie Michel—a former Hill staffer herself—has 17 staff currently working in her ministerial office. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Checking up on Health Minister Michel’s current 17-member team

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 28, 2025
  • For one, Sandenga Yeba has been named deputy chief of staff and director of policy to the first-time minister.

Checking up on Health Minister Michel’s current 17-member team

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 28, 2025
  • For one, Sandenga Yeba has been named deputy chief of staff and director of policy to the first-time minister.
Marjorie Michel
Health Minister Marjorie Michel—a former Hill staffer herself—has 17 staff currently working in her ministerial office. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

A look at PM Mark Carney’s current senior PMO staff lineup

  • A slate of former cabinet chiefs of staff are now filling senior roles in Mark Carney’s office, including deputy directors of policy Shaili Patel
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 23, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney had a 15-member senior team in his office as of July 18. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

A look at PM Mark Carney’s current senior PMO staff lineup

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 23, 2025
  • A slate of former cabinet chiefs of staff are now filling senior roles in Mark Carney’s office, including deputy directors of policy Shaili Patel

A look at PM Mark Carney’s current senior PMO staff lineup

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 23, 2025
  • A slate of former cabinet chiefs of staff are now filling senior roles in Mark Carney’s office, including deputy directors of policy Shaili Patel
Prime Minister Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney had a 15-member senior team in his office as of July 18. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Senator Harder wants to legislate how the feds handle the notwithstanding clause—his colleagues have some concerns

  • Ontario Senator Peter Harder’s Bill S-218 follows a motion last Parliament that sought to foster reflection on use of the Charter of Rights and
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 23, 2025
The potential handling of federal legislation that invokes the notwithstanding clause is a question that 'deserves more than a conversation,' says Ontario Senator Peter Harder. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Senator Harder wants to legislate how the feds handle the notwithstanding clause—his colleagues have some concerns

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 23, 2025
  • Ontario Senator Peter Harder’s Bill S-218 follows a motion last Parliament that sought to foster reflection on use of the Charter of Rights and

Senator Harder wants to legislate how the feds handle the notwithstanding clause—his colleagues have some concerns

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 23, 2025
  • Ontario Senator Peter Harder’s Bill S-218 follows a motion last Parliament that sought to foster reflection on use of the Charter of Rights and
The potential handling of federal legislation that invokes the notwithstanding clause is a question that 'deserves more than a conversation,' says Ontario Senator Peter Harder. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
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Minister MacAulay promotes longtime aide to chief of staff

  • Plus, Stevie O'Brien, former chief of staff to the public services and procurement minister, recently started a new job off the Hill.
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 12, 2023
Veterans Affairs Minister Lawrence MacAulay takes a seat at the House Veterans Affairs Committee table during a Dec. 5, 2022, meeting. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Minister MacAulay promotes longtime aide to chief of staff

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 12, 2023
  • Plus, Stevie O'Brien, former chief of staff to the public services and procurement minister, recently started a new job off the Hill.

Minister MacAulay promotes longtime aide to chief of staff

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 12, 2023
  • Plus, Stevie O'Brien, former chief of staff to the public services and procurement minister, recently started a new job off the Hill.
Veterans Affairs Minister Lawrence MacAulay takes a seat at the House Veterans Affairs Committee table during a Dec. 5, 2022, meeting. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Via Rail holiday travel disruption prompts calls to explore rail passenger rights protections

  • Transport Action Canada president Terence Johnson says the federal government ‘needs to have a proper passenger rights framework for every [type of] passenger—air, rail,
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 10, 2023
A Via Rail train sits in the Ottawa station on Nov. 30, 2021. The House Transport Committee will kick off a study looking into Via's holiday train service disruptions on Jan. 12. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Via Rail holiday travel disruption prompts calls to explore rail passenger rights protections

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 10, 2023
  • Transport Action Canada president Terence Johnson says the federal government ‘needs to have a proper passenger rights framework for every [type of] passenger—air, rail,

Via Rail holiday travel disruption prompts calls to explore rail passenger rights protections

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 10, 2023
  • Transport Action Canada president Terence Johnson says the federal government ‘needs to have a proper passenger rights framework for every [type of] passenger—air, rail,
A Via Rail train sits in the Ottawa station on Nov. 30, 2021. The House Transport Committee will kick off a study looking into Via's holiday train service disruptions on Jan. 12. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

New year, new chief of staff for Foreign Affairs Minister Joly

  • Plus, Seniors Minister Kamal Khera is down a director following Elaine Nixon’s departure as head of operations, among other moves.
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 9, 2023
Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly arrives at the Procedure and House Affairs Committee as part of its study on election interference on Dec. 13, 2022. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

New year, new chief of staff for Foreign Affairs Minister Joly

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 9, 2023
  • Plus, Seniors Minister Kamal Khera is down a director following Elaine Nixon’s departure as head of operations, among other moves.

New year, new chief of staff for Foreign Affairs Minister Joly

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 9, 2023
  • Plus, Seniors Minister Kamal Khera is down a director following Elaine Nixon’s departure as head of operations, among other moves.
Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly arrives at the Procedure and House Affairs Committee as part of its study on election interference on Dec. 13, 2022. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Senior staff moves in Fisheries Minister Murray’s office

  • Among the director-level changes in the office, Jason Rondeau is currently transitioning out of his role as director of policy, with Kurtis Layden lined
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 5, 2023
Fisheries and Oceans Minister Joyce Murray saw a number of end-of-year staffing moves in her office, including among her roster of directors. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Senior staff moves in Fisheries Minister Murray’s office

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 5, 2023
  • Among the director-level changes in the office, Jason Rondeau is currently transitioning out of his role as director of policy, with Kurtis Layden lined

Senior staff moves in Fisheries Minister Murray’s office

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 5, 2023
  • Among the director-level changes in the office, Jason Rondeau is currently transitioning out of his role as director of policy, with Kurtis Layden lined
Fisheries and Oceans Minister Joyce Murray saw a number of end-of-year staffing moves in her office, including among her roster of directors. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

A rundown of Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre’s team

  • Director of media relations Sebastian Skamski is among the new additions to the leader’s office, and recent promotions include Alyssa Doig’s elevation to the
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 2, 2023
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre addresses his caucus during a meeting on the Hill on Dec. 14. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

A rundown of Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre’s team

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 2, 2023
  • Director of media relations Sebastian Skamski is among the new additions to the leader’s office, and recent promotions include Alyssa Doig’s elevation to the

A rundown of Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre’s team

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 2, 2023
  • Director of media relations Sebastian Skamski is among the new additions to the leader’s office, and recent promotions include Alyssa Doig’s elevation to the
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre addresses his caucus during a meeting on the Hill on Dec. 14. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Public Services Minister Jaczek boosts her new team

  • Two regional advisers have joined PSPC Minister Helena Jaczek’s office, with Justine Vincent covering the West and North and Dominic Morin covering Quebec.
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 29, 2022
Public Services and Procurement Minister Helena Jaczek has some new faces in her office since Hill Climbers' last check in. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Public Services Minister Jaczek boosts her new team

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 29, 2022
  • Two regional advisers have joined PSPC Minister Helena Jaczek’s office, with Justine Vincent covering the West and North and Dominic Morin covering Quebec.

Public Services Minister Jaczek boosts her new team

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 29, 2022
  • Two regional advisers have joined PSPC Minister Helena Jaczek’s office, with Justine Vincent covering the West and North and Dominic Morin covering Quebec.
Public Services and Procurement Minister Helena Jaczek has some new faces in her office since Hill Climbers' last check in. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Saskatchewan, Newfoundland and Labrador final riding proposals could help swing certain districts: Grenier

  • Plus, the electoral redistribution commission for Manitoba tabled its final proposal on Dec. 6, which includes a reversal of its suggested expansion of Churchill–Keewatinook
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 26, 2022
Notable boundary changes have been made to the ridings of Saskatchewan Conservative MP Gary Vidal, left, Newfoundland Liberal MP Churence Rogers, and Manitoba NDP MP Niki Ashton between the first and final redistribution proposals. Photographs courtesy of Facebook and The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Saskatchewan, Newfoundland and Labrador final riding proposals could help swing certain districts: Grenier

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 26, 2022
  • Plus, the electoral redistribution commission for Manitoba tabled its final proposal on Dec. 6, which includes a reversal of its suggested expansion of Churchill–Keewatinook

Saskatchewan, Newfoundland and Labrador final riding proposals could help swing certain districts: Grenier

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 26, 2022
  • Plus, the electoral redistribution commission for Manitoba tabled its final proposal on Dec. 6, which includes a reversal of its suggested expansion of Churchill–Keewatinook
Notable boundary changes have been made to the ridings of Saskatchewan Conservative MP Gary Vidal, left, Newfoundland Liberal MP Churence Rogers, and Manitoba NDP MP Niki Ashton between the first and final redistribution proposals. Photographs courtesy of Facebook and The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Policy adviser exits Mental Health Minister Bennett’s team

  • Plus, Hill Climbers catches up with some former staffers, including a number of ex-aides in then-Conservative leader Erin O'Toole’s office.
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 26, 2022
Mental Health and Addictions Minister Carolyn Bennett heads to a Liberal cabinet meeting in the West Block after speaking with reporters on Nov. 1. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Policy adviser exits Mental Health Minister Bennett’s team

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 26, 2022
  • Plus, Hill Climbers catches up with some former staffers, including a number of ex-aides in then-Conservative leader Erin O'Toole’s office.

Policy adviser exits Mental Health Minister Bennett’s team

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 26, 2022
  • Plus, Hill Climbers catches up with some former staffers, including a number of ex-aides in then-Conservative leader Erin O'Toole’s office.
Mental Health and Addictions Minister Carolyn Bennett heads to a Liberal cabinet meeting in the West Block after speaking with reporters on Nov. 1. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Jude Welch now chief of staff to Heritage Minister Rodriguez

  • Plus, Justice Minister David Lametti has seen a few staff moves in his office this fall, including the departure of policy adviser Anushua Nag,
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 22, 2022
Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez speaks with reporters before a cabinet meeting in the West Block on May 31. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Jude Welch now chief of staff to Heritage Minister Rodriguez

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 22, 2022
  • Plus, Justice Minister David Lametti has seen a few staff moves in his office this fall, including the departure of policy adviser Anushua Nag,

Jude Welch now chief of staff to Heritage Minister Rodriguez

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 22, 2022
  • Plus, Justice Minister David Lametti has seen a few staff moves in his office this fall, including the departure of policy adviser Anushua Nag,
Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez speaks with reporters before a cabinet meeting in the West Block on May 31. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Bud Sambasivam takes over Freeland’s policy shop

  • Plus, Christophe Cinqmars-Viau has been hired as a senior policy adviser, one among a small handful of recent additions to the deputy prime minister
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 15, 2022
There are a number of staff changes to note in Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland's office, with a change in policy directors topping that list. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Bud Sambasivam takes over Freeland’s policy shop

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 15, 2022
  • Plus, Christophe Cinqmars-Viau has been hired as a senior policy adviser, one among a small handful of recent additions to the deputy prime minister

Bud Sambasivam takes over Freeland’s policy shop

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 15, 2022
  • Plus, Christophe Cinqmars-Viau has been hired as a senior policy adviser, one among a small handful of recent additions to the deputy prime minister
There are a number of staff changes to note in Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland's office, with a change in policy directors topping that list. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Work, interrupted: new hires, remote interpretation set to boost committee capacity in new year

  • The House Board of Internal Economy has approved a new remote interpretation option, and 69 candidates sat the Translation Bureau’s recent accreditation exam.
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 13, 2022
Interpreters work in the Sir John A. Macdonald Building during a press conference with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in February 2021. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Work, interrupted: new hires, remote interpretation set to boost committee capacity in new year

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 13, 2022
  • The House Board of Internal Economy has approved a new remote interpretation option, and 69 candidates sat the Translation Bureau’s recent accreditation exam.

Work, interrupted: new hires, remote interpretation set to boost committee capacity in new year

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 13, 2022
  • The House Board of Internal Economy has approved a new remote interpretation option, and 69 candidates sat the Translation Bureau’s recent accreditation exam.
Interpreters work in the Sir John A. Macdonald Building during a press conference with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in February 2021. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Press secretary changes for ministers O’Regan and Hussen

  • Plus, National Revenue Minister Diane Lebouthillier has joined the list of ministers with new directors of communications, having hired Gabriel Bourget to the role.
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 12, 2022
Labour Minister Seamus O'Regan, left, and Housing Minister Ahmed Hussen both have new press secretaries on board. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Press secretary changes for ministers O’Regan and Hussen

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 12, 2022
  • Plus, National Revenue Minister Diane Lebouthillier has joined the list of ministers with new directors of communications, having hired Gabriel Bourget to the role.

Press secretary changes for ministers O’Regan and Hussen

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 12, 2022
  • Plus, National Revenue Minister Diane Lebouthillier has joined the list of ministers with new directors of communications, having hired Gabriel Bourget to the role.
Labour Minister Seamus O'Regan, left, and Housing Minister Ahmed Hussen both have new press secretaries on board. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

House of Commons Clerk Robert to retire in January

  • Charles Robert recently announced his plan to officially retire as the 13th clerk of the House of Commons on Friday, Jan. 13.
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 8, 2022
House of Commons Clerk Charles Robert, pictured during an interview with The Hill Times in January 2018. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

House of Commons Clerk Robert to retire in January

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 8, 2022
  • Charles Robert recently announced his plan to officially retire as the 13th clerk of the House of Commons on Friday, Jan. 13.

House of Commons Clerk Robert to retire in January

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 8, 2022
  • Charles Robert recently announced his plan to officially retire as the 13th clerk of the House of Commons on Friday, Jan. 13.
House of Commons Clerk Charles Robert, pictured during an interview with The Hill Times in January 2018. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Comms director moves for ministers Fraser, Hutchings, Bibeau, and Sajjan

  • Along with a new communications director, Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau recently promoted a new director of operations in her office.
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 8, 2022
Immigration Minister Sean Fraser, Rural Economic Development Minister Gudie Hutchings, International Development Minister Harjit Sajjan, and Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau all have new hands at the till of their communications shops. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Cynthia Münster

Comms director moves for ministers Fraser, Hutchings, Bibeau, and Sajjan

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 8, 2022
  • Along with a new communications director, Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau recently promoted a new director of operations in her office.

Comms director moves for ministers Fraser, Hutchings, Bibeau, and Sajjan

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 8, 2022
  • Along with a new communications director, Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau recently promoted a new director of operations in her office.
Immigration Minister Sean Fraser, Rural Economic Development Minister Gudie Hutchings, International Development Minister Harjit Sajjan, and Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau all have new hands at the till of their communications shops. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Cynthia Münster

‘Procedural cat-fishing’: final proposal for Nova Scotia riding redraw raises ire

  • As of Dec. 5, three redistribution commissions—for Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island—have tabled final proposed boundary changes with the House of
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 5, 2022
Nova Scotia Liberal MP Jaime Battiste says he's already got the 10 MP signatures needed to raise an objection over the final proposed boundaries at the Procedure and House Affairs Committee. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘Procedural cat-fishing’: final proposal for Nova Scotia riding redraw raises ire

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 5, 2022
  • As of Dec. 5, three redistribution commissions—for Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island—have tabled final proposed boundary changes with the House of

‘Procedural cat-fishing’: final proposal for Nova Scotia riding redraw raises ire

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 5, 2022
  • As of Dec. 5, three redistribution commissions—for Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island—have tabled final proposed boundary changes with the House of
Nova Scotia Liberal MP Jaime Battiste says he's already got the 10 MP signatures needed to raise an objection over the final proposed boundaries at the Procedure and House Affairs Committee. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Anne Dawson now head of PMO appointments team

  • Plus, Brock University’s Kate Bezanson is now at work in the top office as a special adviser, and Kate VanGerven has returned to the
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 5, 2022
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stops to speak with media on his way into the House of Commons Chamber in the West Block on Nov. 30. There are three new staff to report in the PM's office. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Anne Dawson now head of PMO appointments team

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 5, 2022
  • Plus, Brock University’s Kate Bezanson is now at work in the top office as a special adviser, and Kate VanGerven has returned to the

Anne Dawson now head of PMO appointments team

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 5, 2022
  • Plus, Brock University’s Kate Bezanson is now at work in the top office as a special adviser, and Kate VanGerven has returned to the
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stops to speak with media on his way into the House of Commons Chamber in the West Block on Nov. 30. There are three new staff to report in the PM's office. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Seniors Minister Khera hires new press secretary, Quebec adviser

  • Plus, there are new staff on board in the offices of Emergency Preparedness Minister Bill Blair and Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson.
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 1, 2022
Seniors Minister Kamal Khera recently hired Alisson Lévesque to join her ministerial staff team. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Seniors Minister Khera hires new press secretary, Quebec adviser

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 1, 2022
  • Plus, there are new staff on board in the offices of Emergency Preparedness Minister Bill Blair and Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson.

Seniors Minister Khera hires new press secretary, Quebec adviser

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 1, 2022
  • Plus, there are new staff on board in the offices of Emergency Preparedness Minister Bill Blair and Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson.
Seniors Minister Kamal Khera recently hired Alisson Lévesque to join her ministerial staff team. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Higher rate of government bills starting in Senate down to ‘ambitious agenda,’ says Holland

  • So far, 22.7 per cent of government bills this Parliament have started in the Senate, compared to 7.1 per cent in the 43rd Parliament,
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 30, 2022
Government House Leader Mark Holland says starting government bills in the Senate allows the Liberals 'to maximize our efficiency of moving the most legislation forward.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Higher rate of government bills starting in Senate down to ‘ambitious agenda,’ says Holland

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 30, 2022
  • So far, 22.7 per cent of government bills this Parliament have started in the Senate, compared to 7.1 per cent in the 43rd Parliament,

Higher rate of government bills starting in Senate down to ‘ambitious agenda,’ says Holland

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 30, 2022
  • So far, 22.7 per cent of government bills this Parliament have started in the Senate, compared to 7.1 per cent in the 43rd Parliament,
Government House Leader Mark Holland says starting government bills in the Senate allows the Liberals 'to maximize our efficiency of moving the most legislation forward.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Northern Affairs Minister Vandal has a new policy head

  • Plus, there are staff changes to report in Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly’s office, including the exit of director of parliamentary affairs John Power.
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 28, 2022
Northern Affairs Minister Dan Vandal arrives at the West Block on Oct. 20. The minister recently welcomed a new director of policy to his team. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Northern Affairs Minister Vandal has a new policy head

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 28, 2022
  • Plus, there are staff changes to report in Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly’s office, including the exit of director of parliamentary affairs John Power.

Northern Affairs Minister Vandal has a new policy head

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 28, 2022
  • Plus, there are staff changes to report in Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly’s office, including the exit of director of parliamentary affairs John Power.
Northern Affairs Minister Dan Vandal arrives at the West Block on Oct. 20. The minister recently welcomed a new director of policy to his team. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Minister Duclos down a deputy chief of staff, up a press secretary

  • Plus, National Defence Minister Anita Anand has hired Samriddha Chaudhury as a new communications adviser for her office.
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 24, 2022
Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos speaks with reporters after a cabinet meeting in the West Block on Nov. 24. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Minister Duclos down a deputy chief of staff, up a press secretary

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 24, 2022
  • Plus, National Defence Minister Anita Anand has hired Samriddha Chaudhury as a new communications adviser for her office.

Minister Duclos down a deputy chief of staff, up a press secretary

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 24, 2022
  • Plus, National Defence Minister Anita Anand has hired Samriddha Chaudhury as a new communications adviser for her office.
Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos speaks with reporters after a cabinet meeting in the West Block on Nov. 24. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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