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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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New parl affairs lead for Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Miller

  • Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Marc Miller has a new director of parliamentary affairs and issues management in his office, following Vanessa Adams’ departure from the
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 26, 2022
Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Marc Miller is pictured walking with his communications assistant, Aïssatou Diop, who is now also an issues adviser, ahead of a press conference on May 16. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

New parl affairs lead for Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Miller

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 26, 2022
  • Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Marc Miller has a new director of parliamentary affairs and issues management in his office, following Vanessa Adams’ departure from the

New parl affairs lead for Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Miller

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 26, 2022
  • Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Marc Miller has a new director of parliamentary affairs and issues management in his office, following Vanessa Adams’ departure from the
Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Marc Miller is pictured walking with his communications assistant, Aïssatou Diop, who is now also an issues adviser, ahead of a press conference on May 16. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Stretched thin: Resources to support committees strained amid virtual format, late-night sittings

  • Support resources on the Hill, particularly interpretation services, have been stretched thin amid continued hybrid virtual proceedings and the addition of late-night sittings, leading
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 25, 2022
The Special Joint Committee on the Declaration of Emergency is pictured ahead of its April 26 meeting, where MPs and Senators heard from Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino, centre. A planned meeting of the special joint committee on May 17 was among 13 meetings cancelled last week. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Stretched thin: Resources to support committees strained amid virtual format, late-night sittings

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 25, 2022
  • Support resources on the Hill, particularly interpretation services, have been stretched thin amid continued hybrid virtual proceedings and the addition of late-night sittings, leading

Stretched thin: Resources to support committees strained amid virtual format, late-night sittings

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 25, 2022
  • Support resources on the Hill, particularly interpretation services, have been stretched thin amid continued hybrid virtual proceedings and the addition of late-night sittings, leading
The Special Joint Committee on the Declaration of Emergency is pictured ahead of its April 26 meeting, where MPs and Senators heard from Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino, centre. A planned meeting of the special joint committee on May 17 was among 13 meetings cancelled last week. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Fresh hires for Wilkinson include new policy, regional advisers

  • Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson has added a few new staff to his ministerial team so far this spring, including Raphaël Beauchamp, who started
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 23, 2022
Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson speaks with Hill media on his way to a Liberal caucus meeting in the West Block on Feb. 9. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Fresh hires for Wilkinson include new policy, regional advisers

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 23, 2022
  • Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson has added a few new staff to his ministerial team so far this spring, including Raphaël Beauchamp, who started

Fresh hires for Wilkinson include new policy, regional advisers

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 23, 2022
  • Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson has added a few new staff to his ministerial team so far this spring, including Raphaël Beauchamp, who started
Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson speaks with Hill media on his way to a Liberal caucus meeting in the West Block on Feb. 9. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

This just in: a look at Deputy PM and Finance Minister Freeland’s 30-plus staff ministerial team

  • Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland has more than 30 staff in her office, which is led by her chief of staff
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 19, 2022
Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland is pictured on her way into the West Block for Question Period on May 3, 2022. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

This just in: a look at Deputy PM and Finance Minister Freeland’s 30-plus staff ministerial team

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 19, 2022
  • Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland has more than 30 staff in her office, which is led by her chief of staff

This just in: a look at Deputy PM and Finance Minister Freeland’s 30-plus staff ministerial team

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 19, 2022
  • Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland has more than 30 staff in her office, which is led by her chief of staff
Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland is pictured on her way into the West Block for Question Period on May 3, 2022. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Map quest: four provinces reach key stage of electoral redistribution process

  • Proposed new electoral maps are out for four provinces—British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island—including some significant boundary shifts, and local MPs
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 18, 2022
B.C. NDP MP Peter Julian, left, and Conservative MPs Ed Fast, Brad Vis, and Mark Strahl all stressed that the new boundary maps recently published by the B.C. redistribution commission are only proposals, with the key public hearing process soon to begin. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Sam Garcia, and photographs courtesy of Facebook

Map quest: four provinces reach key stage of electoral redistribution process

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 18, 2022
  • Proposed new electoral maps are out for four provinces—British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island—including some significant boundary shifts, and local MPs

Map quest: four provinces reach key stage of electoral redistribution process

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 18, 2022
  • Proposed new electoral maps are out for four provinces—British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island—including some significant boundary shifts, and local MPs
B.C. NDP MP Peter Julian, left, and Conservative MPs Ed Fast, Brad Vis, and Mark Strahl all stressed that the new boundary maps recently published by the B.C. redistribution commission are only proposals, with the key public hearing process soon to begin. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Sam Garcia, and photographs courtesy of Facebook

PMO’s executive, HR, research, and correspondence teams updated

  • There’s lots of movement to catch up on in Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s office, including the departure of senior adviser Olivier Duchesneau and the
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 16, 2022
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured with Latvian Prime Minister Krišjānis Kariņš during a press conference in the West Block following their bilateral meeting on May 12. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

PMO’s executive, HR, research, and correspondence teams updated

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 16, 2022
  • There’s lots of movement to catch up on in Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s office, including the departure of senior adviser Olivier Duchesneau and the

PMO’s executive, HR, research, and correspondence teams updated

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 16, 2022
  • There’s lots of movement to catch up on in Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s office, including the departure of senior adviser Olivier Duchesneau and the
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured with Latvian Prime Minister Krišjānis Kariņš during a press conference in the West Block following their bilateral meeting on May 12. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Read all about it: Immigration Minister Fraser’s new 17-member team

  • Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Minister Sean Fraser’s new office is now 17 staff strong, and includes a slate of five regional advisers, two of
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 13, 2022
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Minister Sean Fraser—who is currently dealing with an immigration backlog of over two million applications—is pictured ahead of his testimony at the House Special Committee on Afghanistan on April 25, where he answered questions about the resettlement of displaced Afghans in Canada. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Read all about it: Immigration Minister Fraser’s new 17-member team

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 13, 2022
  • Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Minister Sean Fraser’s new office is now 17 staff strong, and includes a slate of five regional advisers, two of

Read all about it: Immigration Minister Fraser’s new 17-member team

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 13, 2022
  • Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Minister Sean Fraser’s new office is now 17 staff strong, and includes a slate of five regional advisers, two of
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Minister Sean Fraser—who is currently dealing with an immigration backlog of over two million applications—is pictured ahead of his testimony at the House Special Committee on Afghanistan on April 25, where he answered questions about the resettlement of displaced Afghans in Canada. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Liberals tap new research bureau head this Parliament

  • There’s been plenty of movement in the Liberal research bureau since the start of the 44th Parliament, where Linda Campbell has taken over as
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 9, 2022
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau addresses the Liberal caucus of the 43rd Parliament during a winter caucus meeting in the West Block on Jan. 23, 2020. The caucus is supported by the Liberal research bureau, which currently includes 36 staff. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Liberals tap new research bureau head this Parliament

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 9, 2022
  • There’s been plenty of movement in the Liberal research bureau since the start of the 44th Parliament, where Linda Campbell has taken over as

Liberals tap new research bureau head this Parliament

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 9, 2022
  • There’s been plenty of movement in the Liberal research bureau since the start of the 44th Parliament, where Linda Campbell has taken over as
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau addresses the Liberal caucus of the 43rd Parliament during a winter caucus meeting in the West Block on Jan. 23, 2020. The caucus is supported by the Liberal research bureau, which currently includes 36 staff. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Transport Minister Alghabra’s office reaches 19 staff

  • There are five new staff to report, and one departure, in Transport Minister Omar Alghabra’s office since Hill Climbers’ last dive into the team
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 2, 2022
Recent additions to Transport Minister Omar Alghabra's team include Ontario regional affairs adviser Ayesha Khan and issues manager Nadine Ramadan. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Transport Minister Alghabra’s office reaches 19 staff

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 2, 2022
  • There are five new staff to report, and one departure, in Transport Minister Omar Alghabra’s office since Hill Climbers’ last dive into the team

Transport Minister Alghabra’s office reaches 19 staff

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 2, 2022
  • There are five new staff to report, and one departure, in Transport Minister Omar Alghabra’s office since Hill Climbers’ last dive into the team
Recent additions to Transport Minister Omar Alghabra's team include Ontario regional affairs adviser Ayesha Khan and issues manager Nadine Ramadan. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Housing, Diversity, and Inclusion Minister Hussen’s team swells to 21 staff

  • Housing, Diversity, and Inclusion Minister Ahmed Hussen has built up a 21-member staff team led by chief of staff Hursh Jaswal, with 12 additions
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 29, 2022
Housing, Diversity, and Inclusion Minister Ahmed Hussen, pictured on his way to a Liberal caucus meeting in the West Block on Feb. 2. The Hill Times photograph courtesy of Andrew Meade

Housing, Diversity, and Inclusion Minister Hussen’s team swells to 21 staff

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 29, 2022
  • Housing, Diversity, and Inclusion Minister Ahmed Hussen has built up a 21-member staff team led by chief of staff Hursh Jaswal, with 12 additions

Housing, Diversity, and Inclusion Minister Hussen’s team swells to 21 staff

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 29, 2022
  • Housing, Diversity, and Inclusion Minister Ahmed Hussen has built up a 21-member staff team led by chief of staff Hursh Jaswal, with 12 additions
Housing, Diversity, and Inclusion Minister Ahmed Hussen, pictured on his way to a Liberal caucus meeting in the West Block on Feb. 2. The Hill Times photograph courtesy of Andrew Meade

Ten new faces in Public Safety Minister Mendicino’s office

  • Ten staffers have joined Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino’s team since Mike Jones took over as chief of staff to the minister at the
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 25, 2022
Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino, pictured with his communications director, Alex Cohen, in the West Block on March 15 ahead of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's address to Parliament. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Ten new faces in Public Safety Minister Mendicino’s office

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 25, 2022
  • Ten staffers have joined Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino’s team since Mike Jones took over as chief of staff to the minister at the

Ten new faces in Public Safety Minister Mendicino’s office

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 25, 2022
  • Ten staffers have joined Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino’s team since Mike Jones took over as chief of staff to the minister at the
Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino, pictured with his communications director, Alex Cohen, in the West Block on March 15 ahead of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's address to Parliament. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Indigenous languages on federal ballots could help boost turnout, PROC hears

  • Directly or indirectly, including Indigenous languages on federal ballots could help to boost Indigenous voter turnout, argue witnesses appearing as part of the House
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 20, 2022
NDP MP Lori Idlout told the House Affairs Committee on April 5 that during the last election, she had to describe to people where her name appeared on the ballot. ‘This is not acceptable in a modern Canada. This is not reconciliation.’ The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Indigenous languages on federal ballots could help boost turnout, PROC hears

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 20, 2022
  • Directly or indirectly, including Indigenous languages on federal ballots could help to boost Indigenous voter turnout, argue witnesses appearing as part of the House

Indigenous languages on federal ballots could help boost turnout, PROC hears

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 20, 2022
  • Directly or indirectly, including Indigenous languages on federal ballots could help to boost Indigenous voter turnout, argue witnesses appearing as part of the House
NDP MP Lori Idlout told the House Affairs Committee on April 5 that during the last election, she had to describe to people where her name appeared on the ballot. ‘This is not acceptable in a modern Canada. This is not reconciliation.’ The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

A look at new Public Services and Procurement Minister Tassi’s team

  • There are some new faces among the 20 political staff at work in new Public Services and Procurement Minister Filomena Tassi’s office, including former
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 18, 2022
Public Services and Procurement Minister Filomena Tassi, pictured speaking with reporters in the West Block pre-pandemic in January 2020. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

A look at new Public Services and Procurement Minister Tassi’s team

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 18, 2022
  • There are some new faces among the 20 political staff at work in new Public Services and Procurement Minister Filomena Tassi’s office, including former

A look at new Public Services and Procurement Minister Tassi’s team

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 18, 2022
  • There are some new faces among the 20 political staff at work in new Public Services and Procurement Minister Filomena Tassi’s office, including former
Public Services and Procurement Minister Filomena Tassi, pictured speaking with reporters in the West Block pre-pandemic in January 2020. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Two policy directors for Employment Minister Carla Qualtrough

  • The trend of two policy directors continues in Employment, Workforce Development, and Disability Inclusion Minister Carla Qualtrough’s office, where policy director Kelly Bryant is
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 14, 2022
Employment, Workforce Development, and Disability Inclusion Minister Carla Qualtrough, pictured Dec. 9, 2021, during a press conference in the Sir John A. Macdonald Building. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Two policy directors for Employment Minister Carla Qualtrough

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 14, 2022
  • The trend of two policy directors continues in Employment, Workforce Development, and Disability Inclusion Minister Carla Qualtrough’s office, where policy director Kelly Bryant is

Two policy directors for Employment Minister Carla Qualtrough

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 14, 2022
  • The trend of two policy directors continues in Employment, Workforce Development, and Disability Inclusion Minister Carla Qualtrough’s office, where policy director Kelly Bryant is
Employment, Workforce Development, and Disability Inclusion Minister Carla Qualtrough, pictured Dec. 9, 2021, during a press conference in the Sir John A. Macdonald Building. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Ukrainian Hill staffers find solace, community as they help compatriots and each other

  • Working on Parliament Hill means tackling a myriad of issues in a given year—and some hit close to home. For Ukrainians working in the
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 13, 2022
On March 15, 18 Liberal Ukrainian staffers met with the prime minister and deputy prime minister to share their insights into the experiences and needs of friends and family on the ground in Ukraine. Photograph courtesy of Adam Scotti

Ukrainian Hill staffers find solace, community as they help compatriots and each other

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 13, 2022
  • Working on Parliament Hill means tackling a myriad of issues in a given year—and some hit close to home. For Ukrainians working in the

Ukrainian Hill staffers find solace, community as they help compatriots and each other

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 13, 2022
  • Working on Parliament Hill means tackling a myriad of issues in a given year—and some hit close to home. For Ukrainians working in the
On March 15, 18 Liberal Ukrainian staffers met with the prime minister and deputy prime minister to share their insights into the experiences and needs of friends and family on the ground in Ukraine. Photograph courtesy of Adam Scotti

Katharine Heus returns to lead Minister Hajdu’s office

  • Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu, who’s also responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario, will soon welcome Katharine Heus back to
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 12, 2022
Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu is pictured during a Jan. 4 press conference in the Sir John A. Macdonald Building. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Katharine Heus returns to lead Minister Hajdu’s office

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 12, 2022
  • Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu, who’s also responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario, will soon welcome Katharine Heus back to

Katharine Heus returns to lead Minister Hajdu’s office

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 12, 2022
  • Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu, who’s also responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario, will soon welcome Katharine Heus back to
Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu is pictured during a Jan. 4 press conference in the Sir John A. Macdonald Building. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Meet Environment Minister Guilbeault’s new team

  • With the recent release of the federal government’s 2030 emissions reduction plan, plenty of eyes are on Environment and Climate Change Minister Steven Guilbeault
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 11, 2022
Environment and Climate Change Minister Steven Guilbeault is pictured on his way into the West Block building on Jan. 31. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Meet Environment Minister Guilbeault’s new team

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 11, 2022
  • With the recent release of the federal government’s 2030 emissions reduction plan, plenty of eyes are on Environment and Climate Change Minister Steven Guilbeault

Meet Environment Minister Guilbeault’s new team

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 11, 2022
  • With the recent release of the federal government’s 2030 emissions reduction plan, plenty of eyes are on Environment and Climate Change Minister Steven Guilbeault
Environment and Climate Change Minister Steven Guilbeault is pictured on his way into the West Block building on Jan. 31. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Victoria Building reno to be moved up into Block 2 overhaul

  • There’s been an official change in plans for renovations on Parliament Hill, with the Senate Internal Economy Committee recently giving a green light to
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 6, 2022
The Victoria Building at 140 Wellington St., is pictured in February 2020. Following recent approval from the Senate Internal Economy Committee, this building is now the next one to be emptied and its renovation will be incorporated into the larger Block 2 redevelopment project. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Victoria Building reno to be moved up into Block 2 overhaul

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 6, 2022
  • There’s been an official change in plans for renovations on Parliament Hill, with the Senate Internal Economy Committee recently giving a green light to

Victoria Building reno to be moved up into Block 2 overhaul

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 6, 2022
  • There’s been an official change in plans for renovations on Parliament Hill, with the Senate Internal Economy Committee recently giving a green light to
The Victoria Building at 140 Wellington St., is pictured in February 2020. Following recent approval from the Senate Internal Economy Committee, this building is now the next one to be emptied and its renovation will be incorporated into the larger Block 2 redevelopment project. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Numerous new hands at work in Joly’s foreign affairs office

  • There’s been lots of movement in the foreign affairs minister’s office since Mélanie Joly took over the post from Marc Garneau, with new heads
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 4, 2022
Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly, pictured during a press conference in the Sir John A. Macdonald Building on Feb. 22 about the government's response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Numerous new hands at work in Joly’s foreign affairs office

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 4, 2022
  • There’s been lots of movement in the foreign affairs minister’s office since Mélanie Joly took over the post from Marc Garneau, with new heads

Numerous new hands at work in Joly’s foreign affairs office

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 4, 2022
  • There’s been lots of movement in the foreign affairs minister’s office since Mélanie Joly took over the post from Marc Garneau, with new heads
Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly, pictured during a press conference in the Sir John A. Macdonald Building on Feb. 22 about the government's response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Who’s who on the Liberal, NDP House leader and whip teams

  • Along with meetings between the leaders, the Liberal-NDP agreement lays out plans for “regular” meetings between their respective House leaders and Whips, making it
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 4, 2022
Clockwise from top left: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Government House Leader Mark Holland, Government Whip Steven MacKinnon, NDP Whip Rachel Blaney, NDP House Leader Peter Julian, and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Sam Garcia

Who’s who on the Liberal, NDP House leader and whip teams

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 4, 2022
  • Along with meetings between the leaders, the Liberal-NDP agreement lays out plans for “regular” meetings between their respective House leaders and Whips, making it

Who’s who on the Liberal, NDP House leader and whip teams

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 4, 2022
  • Along with meetings between the leaders, the Liberal-NDP agreement lays out plans for “regular” meetings between their respective House leaders and Whips, making it
Clockwise from top left: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Government House Leader Mark Holland, Government Whip Steven MacKinnon, NDP Whip Rachel Blaney, NDP House Leader Peter Julian, and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Sam Garcia

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