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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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‘Every part of it has been a privilege’: Heather Bradley retiring after almost three decades as comms head to the House Speaker

  • After 28 years as director of communications to the Speaker of the House of Commons—through the tenure of five Speakers, five Clerks, and three
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 28, 2022
Heather Bradley is pictured on the stairs leading to the Speaker's Entrance to the West Block building on Sept. 23. Soon to retire, she's helmed communications for the House Speaker through 10 Parliaments. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘Every part of it has been a privilege’: Heather Bradley retiring after almost three decades as comms head to the House Speaker

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 28, 2022
  • After 28 years as director of communications to the Speaker of the House of Commons—through the tenure of five Speakers, five Clerks, and three

‘Every part of it has been a privilege’: Heather Bradley retiring after almost three decades as comms head to the House Speaker

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 28, 2022
  • After 28 years as director of communications to the Speaker of the House of Commons—through the tenure of five Speakers, five Clerks, and three
Heather Bradley is pictured on the stairs leading to the Speaker's Entrance to the West Block building on Sept. 23. Soon to retire, she's helmed communications for the House Speaker through 10 Parliaments. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Kathy Kettler becomes first-ever Inuk chief of staff to a federal minister

  • Kathy Kettler has become the first-ever Inuk chief of staff on Parliament Hill, after recently being tapped to take charge of Northern Affairs Minister
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 26, 2022
Northern Affairs Minister Dan Vandal speaks with media outside the West Block on June 13. Vandal has a new chief of staff in his office, and should soon have a new director of policy as well. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Kathy Kettler becomes first-ever Inuk chief of staff to a federal minister

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 26, 2022
  • Kathy Kettler has become the first-ever Inuk chief of staff on Parliament Hill, after recently being tapped to take charge of Northern Affairs Minister

Kathy Kettler becomes first-ever Inuk chief of staff to a federal minister

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 26, 2022
  • Kathy Kettler has become the first-ever Inuk chief of staff on Parliament Hill, after recently being tapped to take charge of Northern Affairs Minister
Northern Affairs Minister Dan Vandal speaks with media outside the West Block on June 13. Vandal has a new chief of staff in his office, and should soon have a new director of policy as well. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Sports Minister St-Onge scores a new communications director

  • Sport Minister Pascale St-Onge, who’s also responsible for the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, has a new director running
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 22, 2022
Sport Minister Pascale St-Onge, pictured during her appearance before the House Heritage Committee alongside Michel Ruest, a senior director of Sport Canada, on July 26 to answer questions about Hockey Canada's handling of sexual misconduct allegations. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Sports Minister St-Onge scores a new communications director

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 22, 2022
  • Sport Minister Pascale St-Onge, who’s also responsible for the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, has a new director running

Sports Minister St-Onge scores a new communications director

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 22, 2022
  • Sport Minister Pascale St-Onge, who’s also responsible for the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, has a new director running
Sport Minister Pascale St-Onge, pictured during her appearance before the House Heritage Committee alongside Michel Ruest, a senior director of Sport Canada, on July 26 to answer questions about Hockey Canada's handling of sexual misconduct allegations. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Comms staff changes for ministers Lebouthillier, Boissonnault

  • National Revenue Minister Diane Lebouthillier and Tourism and Associate Finance Minister Randy Boissonnault have both recently made changes to their communications staff lineups. Director
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 5, 2022
National Revenue Minister Diane Lebouthillier, left, is down a director of communications, and Tourism Minister Randy Boissonnault has a new press secretary on board. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Sam Garcia

Comms staff changes for ministers Lebouthillier, Boissonnault

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 5, 2022
  • National Revenue Minister Diane Lebouthillier and Tourism and Associate Finance Minister Randy Boissonnault have both recently made changes to their communications staff lineups. Director

Comms staff changes for ministers Lebouthillier, Boissonnault

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 5, 2022
  • National Revenue Minister Diane Lebouthillier and Tourism and Associate Finance Minister Randy Boissonnault have both recently made changes to their communications staff lineups. Director
National Revenue Minister Diane Lebouthillier, left, is down a director of communications, and Tourism Minister Randy Boissonnault has a new press secretary on board. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Sam Garcia

New operations director on deck in Minister Sajjan’s office

  • International Development Minister Harjit Sajjan scooped up Emily Heffernan from National Defence Minister Anita Anand’s team to take over as his new director of
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 1, 2022
International Development Minister Harjit Sajjan, right, speaks with Transport Minister Omar Alghabra on their way into the West Block building in Ottawa on June 8. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

New operations director on deck in Minister Sajjan’s office

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 1, 2022
  • International Development Minister Harjit Sajjan scooped up Emily Heffernan from National Defence Minister Anita Anand’s team to take over as his new director of

New operations director on deck in Minister Sajjan’s office

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 1, 2022
  • International Development Minister Harjit Sajjan scooped up Emily Heffernan from National Defence Minister Anita Anand’s team to take over as his new director of
International Development Minister Harjit Sajjan, right, speaks with Transport Minister Omar Alghabra on their way into the West Block building in Ottawa on June 8. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘They’ve made a real mess’: north, south Ontario MPs upset over proposed riding redraw

  • Ontario MPs from north to south are speaking out against the province’s proposed new federal riding map, and are organizing to raise awareness and
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 31, 2022
Liberal MP Marcus Powlowski, left, Liberal MP Marc Serré, NDP MP Lindsay Mathyssen, and Conservative MP Karen Vecchio have all raised concerns with the proposed new federal riding boundaries for Ontario. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, and handouts

‘They’ve made a real mess’: north, south Ontario MPs upset over proposed riding redraw

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 31, 2022
  • Ontario MPs from north to south are speaking out against the province’s proposed new federal riding map, and are organizing to raise awareness and

‘They’ve made a real mess’: north, south Ontario MPs upset over proposed riding redraw

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 31, 2022
  • Ontario MPs from north to south are speaking out against the province’s proposed new federal riding map, and are organizing to raise awareness and
Liberal MP Marcus Powlowski, left, Liberal MP Marc Serré, NDP MP Lindsay Mathyssen, and Conservative MP Karen Vecchio have all raised concerns with the proposed new federal riding boundaries for Ontario. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, and handouts

Veterans Affairs Minister MacAulay down a director

  • Veterans Affairs and Associate Defence Minister Lawrence MacAulay is in need of a new director of operations following the recent departure of Joshua Bragg.
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 29, 2022
Veterans Affairs Minister Lawrence MacAulay, pictured during a press conference about the auditor general's May 2022 reports in the West Block on May 31. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Veterans Affairs Minister MacAulay down a director

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 29, 2022
  • Veterans Affairs and Associate Defence Minister Lawrence MacAulay is in need of a new director of operations following the recent departure of Joshua Bragg.

Veterans Affairs Minister MacAulay down a director

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 29, 2022
  • Veterans Affairs and Associate Defence Minister Lawrence MacAulay is in need of a new director of operations following the recent departure of Joshua Bragg.
Veterans Affairs Minister Lawrence MacAulay, pictured during a press conference about the auditor general's May 2022 reports in the West Block on May 31. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos adds to policy team

  • Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos welcomed a new policy adviser, Jed Graham, to his team at the end of July. Graham is currently working toward
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 26, 2022
Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos, pictured during an Aug. 23 press conference in Ottawa to announce Dr. Leigh Chapman's appointment as Canada's Chief Nursing Officer. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos adds to policy team

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 26, 2022
  • Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos welcomed a new policy adviser, Jed Graham, to his team at the end of July. Graham is currently working toward

Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos adds to policy team

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 26, 2022
  • Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos welcomed a new policy adviser, Jed Graham, to his team at the end of July. Graham is currently working toward
Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos, pictured during an Aug. 23 press conference in Ottawa to announce Dr. Leigh Chapman's appointment as Canada's Chief Nursing Officer. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Valley of the Birdtail authors looking to shift attitudes, conversations, around Indigenous reconciliation

  • After working in the partisan trenches of Parliament Hill and Queen’s Park, the co-authors of an upcoming book exploring how neighbouring communities in Manitoba—a
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 24, 2022
University of Toronto law professor Douglas Sanderson, left, and his former law student and ex-federal staffer Andrew Stobo Sniderman, right, are co-authors of the upcoming book, Valley of the Birdtail: An Indian Reserve, a White Town, and the Road to Reconciliation. Photographs courtesy of HarperCollins

Valley of the Birdtail authors looking to shift attitudes, conversations, around Indigenous reconciliation

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 24, 2022
  • After working in the partisan trenches of Parliament Hill and Queen’s Park, the co-authors of an upcoming book exploring how neighbouring communities in Manitoba—a

Valley of the Birdtail authors looking to shift attitudes, conversations, around Indigenous reconciliation

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 24, 2022
  • After working in the partisan trenches of Parliament Hill and Queen’s Park, the co-authors of an upcoming book exploring how neighbouring communities in Manitoba—a
University of Toronto law professor Douglas Sanderson, left, and his former law student and ex-federal staffer Andrew Stobo Sniderman, right, are co-authors of the upcoming book, Valley of the Birdtail: An Indian Reserve, a White Town, and the Road to Reconciliation. Photographs courtesy of HarperCollins

Fresh faces on board for ministers Wilkinson, Champagne

  • Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson has made a couple of tweaks to his staff roster in light of the recent departure of special assistant
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 22, 2022
Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson, left, and Innovation, Science, and Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne have both seen some recent tweaks to their office rosters. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Fresh faces on board for ministers Wilkinson, Champagne

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 22, 2022
  • Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson has made a couple of tweaks to his staff roster in light of the recent departure of special assistant

Fresh faces on board for ministers Wilkinson, Champagne

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 22, 2022
  • Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson has made a couple of tweaks to his staff roster in light of the recent departure of special assistant
Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson, left, and Innovation, Science, and Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne have both seen some recent tweaks to their office rosters. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Cole Davidson exits as Liberal research bureau comms head

  • The Liberal research bureau on the Hill will soon have a new director of communications at the helm, following Cole Davidson’s recent exit from
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 18, 2022
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau addresses the Liberal caucus, which is supported by the Liberal research bureau, during a meeting in Ottawa in January 2020. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Cole Davidson exits as Liberal research bureau comms head

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 18, 2022
  • The Liberal research bureau on the Hill will soon have a new director of communications at the helm, following Cole Davidson’s recent exit from

Cole Davidson exits as Liberal research bureau comms head

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 18, 2022
  • The Liberal research bureau on the Hill will soon have a new director of communications at the helm, following Cole Davidson’s recent exit from
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau addresses the Liberal caucus, which is supported by the Liberal research bureau, during a meeting in Ottawa in January 2020. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Survey suggests Translation Bureau’s existing interpretation resources could be better used, says AIIC

  • Almost half of responding Translation Bureau-accredited freelance interpreters have taken zero or very few assignments with the bureau in the last six months, according
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 18, 2022
Interpreters are pictured at work in sound booths during a press conference with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in the Sir John A. Macdonald Building in February 2021. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Survey suggests Translation Bureau’s existing interpretation resources could be better used, says AIIC

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 18, 2022
  • Almost half of responding Translation Bureau-accredited freelance interpreters have taken zero or very few assignments with the bureau in the last six months, according

Survey suggests Translation Bureau’s existing interpretation resources could be better used, says AIIC

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 18, 2022
  • Almost half of responding Translation Bureau-accredited freelance interpreters have taken zero or very few assignments with the bureau in the last six months, according
Interpreters are pictured at work in sound booths during a press conference with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in the Sir John A. Macdonald Building in February 2021. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Loss of eastern seat, division of municipalities under fire in proposed Quebec riding redraw

  • The first draft of Quebec’s new federal electoral map is out, and it’s raising the eyebrows of federal and local politicians who are concerned
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 16, 2022
The Bloc Québécois—including MPs Rhéal Fortin, left, and Kristina Michaud, centre—has criticized the Quebec redistribution commission's proposal to merge four ridings in the Gaspé peninsula, including National Revenue Minister Diane Lebouthillier's riding, into three and instead carve out a new riding north of Montreal. The Hill Times photographs by Sam Garcia and Andrew Meade

Loss of eastern seat, division of municipalities under fire in proposed Quebec riding redraw

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 16, 2022
  • The first draft of Quebec’s new federal electoral map is out, and it’s raising the eyebrows of federal and local politicians who are concerned

Loss of eastern seat, division of municipalities under fire in proposed Quebec riding redraw

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 16, 2022
  • The first draft of Quebec’s new federal electoral map is out, and it’s raising the eyebrows of federal and local politicians who are concerned
The Bloc Québécois—including MPs Rhéal Fortin, left, and Kristina Michaud, centre—has criticized the Quebec redistribution commission's proposal to merge four ridings in the Gaspé peninsula, including National Revenue Minister Diane Lebouthillier's riding, into three and instead carve out a new riding north of Montreal. The Hill Times photographs by Sam Garcia and Andrew Meade

Ministers Marci Ien, Diane Lebouthillier see policy adviser moves

  • Women and Gender Equality and Youth Minister Marci Ien has seen a couple of staff exits of late, and another is soon to come,
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 15, 2022
Women and Gender Equality and Youth Minister Marci Ien, left, has seen a number of staff moves since Hill Climbers' last update, with a policy adviser soon to depart, and National Revenue Minister Diane Lebouthillier recently added to her policy team. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Ministers Marci Ien, Diane Lebouthillier see policy adviser moves

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 15, 2022
  • Women and Gender Equality and Youth Minister Marci Ien has seen a couple of staff exits of late, and another is soon to come,

Ministers Marci Ien, Diane Lebouthillier see policy adviser moves

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 15, 2022
  • Women and Gender Equality and Youth Minister Marci Ien has seen a couple of staff exits of late, and another is soon to come,
Women and Gender Equality and Youth Minister Marci Ien, left, has seen a number of staff moves since Hill Climbers' last update, with a policy adviser soon to depart, and National Revenue Minister Diane Lebouthillier recently added to her policy team. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Staffing updates for Treasury Board President Mona Fortier

  • It’s been a while since Hill Climbers checked in on Treasury Board President Mona Fortier’s team, and there are a number of staff developments
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 10, 2022
Treasury Board President Mona Fortier, pictured at the U.S. Embassy's June 24 event to celebrate the Fourth of July. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Staffing updates for Treasury Board President Mona Fortier

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 10, 2022
  • It’s been a while since Hill Climbers checked in on Treasury Board President Mona Fortier’s team, and there are a number of staff developments

Staffing updates for Treasury Board President Mona Fortier

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 10, 2022
  • It’s been a while since Hill Climbers checked in on Treasury Board President Mona Fortier’s team, and there are a number of staff developments
Treasury Board President Mona Fortier, pictured at the U.S. Embassy's June 24 event to celebrate the Fourth of July. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

New manager of advertising hired for Trudeau’s office

  • There’s a new manager of advertising in place in Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s office, with Darrell Dean having stepped into the role last week. 
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 8, 2022
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured during a speech at the National Prayer Breakfast in Ottawa on May 31. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

New manager of advertising hired for Trudeau’s office

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 8, 2022
  • There’s a new manager of advertising in place in Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s office, with Darrell Dean having stepped into the role last week. 

New manager of advertising hired for Trudeau’s office

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 8, 2022
  • There’s a new manager of advertising in place in Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s office, with Darrell Dean having stepped into the role last week. 
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured during a speech at the National Prayer Breakfast in Ottawa on May 31. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

The 2022 Terrific 25 Staffers ranking

  • Conducted by Forum Research, a total of 141 politicos cast votes online between June 3 and July 8 as part of this year’s Terrific
List | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 3, 2022
PMO chief of staff Katie Telford, left, ranked No. 1 on this year's Terrific 25 Staffers list, followed by NDP senior lobby officer Anthony Salloum in second, and Liberal assistant Jeff Jedras in third. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and photograph courtesy of Facebook

The 2022 Terrific 25 Staffers ranking

List | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 3, 2022
  • Conducted by Forum Research, a total of 141 politicos cast votes online between June 3 and July 8 as part of this year’s Terrific

The 2022 Terrific 25 Staffers ranking

List | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 3, 2022
  • Conducted by Forum Research, a total of 141 politicos cast votes online between June 3 and July 8 as part of this year’s Terrific
PMO chief of staff Katie Telford, left, ranked No. 1 on this year's Terrific 25 Staffers list, followed by NDP senior lobby officer Anthony Salloum in second, and Liberal assistant Jeff Jedras in third. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and photograph courtesy of Facebook

Telford tops 19th annual Terrific 25 Staffer list, NDP’s Salloum voted Best All-Round

  • Katie Telford is closing on in seven years as chief of staff to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau—and with it, closing in on the record
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 3, 2022
PMO chief of staff Katie Telford, left, ranked No. 1 on this year's Terrific 25 Staffers list, followed by NDP senior lobby officer Anthony Salloum in second, and Liberal assistant Jeff Jedras in third. The Hill Times photographs by Aidan Chamandy and Andrew Meade, and photograph courtesy of Facebook

Telford tops 19th annual Terrific 25 Staffer list, NDP’s Salloum voted Best All-Round

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 3, 2022
  • Katie Telford is closing on in seven years as chief of staff to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau—and with it, closing in on the record

Telford tops 19th annual Terrific 25 Staffer list, NDP’s Salloum voted Best All-Round

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 3, 2022
  • Katie Telford is closing on in seven years as chief of staff to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau—and with it, closing in on the record
PMO chief of staff Katie Telford, left, ranked No. 1 on this year's Terrific 25 Staffers list, followed by NDP senior lobby officer Anthony Salloum in second, and Liberal assistant Jeff Jedras in third. The Hill Times photographs by Aidan Chamandy and Andrew Meade, and photograph courtesy of Facebook

Catching up with former Hill staffers

  • Cue the Vitamin C, it’s time to catch up with some former Hill staffers to see where they’ve gone post-politics—starting with Tausha Michaud, former
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 1, 2022
A pedestrian walks past the Queen's Gates, the formal entrance to Parliament Hill, on July 13. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Catching up with former Hill staffers

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 1, 2022
  • Cue the Vitamin C, it’s time to catch up with some former Hill staffers to see where they’ve gone post-politics—starting with Tausha Michaud, former

Catching up with former Hill staffers

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 1, 2022
  • Cue the Vitamin C, it’s time to catch up with some former Hill staffers to see where they’ve gone post-politics—starting with Tausha Michaud, former
A pedestrian walks past the Queen's Gates, the formal entrance to Parliament Hill, on July 13. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

String of staff additions, one departure for Agriculture Minister Bibeau

  • Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau has added a number of staff to her team since Hill Climbers last checked in at the start of the
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 28, 2022
Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau has hired some new staffers since Hill Climbers last checked in at the start of the year, including Olivia Scieur-Aparicio, who started as the minister’s new operations and tour manager in June.  The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

String of staff additions, one departure for Agriculture Minister Bibeau

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 28, 2022
  • Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau has added a number of staff to her team since Hill Climbers last checked in at the start of the

String of staff additions, one departure for Agriculture Minister Bibeau

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 28, 2022
  • Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau has added a number of staff to her team since Hill Climbers last checked in at the start of the
Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau has hired some new staffers since Hill Climbers last checked in at the start of the year, including Olivia Scieur-Aparicio, who started as the minister’s new operations and tour manager in June.  The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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