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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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Adding Indigenous languages to ballots a step toward reconciliation: Chief Electoral Officer

  • Enabling the use of Indigenous languages in the federal electoral process is “at the core of reconciliation,” says Chief Electoral Officer Stéphane Perrault, but
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 30, 2022
Chief Electoral Officer Stéphane Perrault, pictured in September 2019, was at the Procedure and House Affairs Committee on March 29 to kick off its study on adding Indigenous languages to federal ballots. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Adding Indigenous languages to ballots a step toward reconciliation: Chief Electoral Officer

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 30, 2022
  • Enabling the use of Indigenous languages in the federal electoral process is “at the core of reconciliation,” says Chief Electoral Officer Stéphane Perrault, but

Adding Indigenous languages to ballots a step toward reconciliation: Chief Electoral Officer

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 30, 2022
  • Enabling the use of Indigenous languages in the federal electoral process is “at the core of reconciliation,” says Chief Electoral Officer Stéphane Perrault, but
Chief Electoral Officer Stéphane Perrault, pictured in September 2019, was at the Procedure and House Affairs Committee on March 29 to kick off its study on adding Indigenous languages to federal ballots. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Mixed reviews for Liberal solution to protect Quebec seats

  • The Trudeau government recently tabled its solution to stop Quebec from losing a seat in this year’s riding redistribution process, but the proposal, which
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 29, 2022
Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc, left, tabled the Liberal government's proposal to protect Quebec's seats in the House on March 24. Ensuring the province doesn't drop a seat was part of the Liberal-NDP agreement, and NDP MP Daniel Blaikie says the bill is an 'important step' forward. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Mixed reviews for Liberal solution to protect Quebec seats

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 29, 2022
  • The Trudeau government recently tabled its solution to stop Quebec from losing a seat in this year’s riding redistribution process, but the proposal, which

Mixed reviews for Liberal solution to protect Quebec seats

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 29, 2022
  • The Trudeau government recently tabled its solution to stop Quebec from losing a seat in this year’s riding redistribution process, but the proposal, which
Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc, left, tabled the Liberal government's proposal to protect Quebec's seats in the House on March 24. Ensuring the province doesn't drop a seat was part of the Liberal-NDP agreement, and NDP MP Daniel Blaikie says the bill is an 'important step' forward. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Trade Minister Ng fills deputy chief, operations director roles

  • There are plenty of staffing decisions to report in International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business, and Economic Development Minister Mary Ng’s since Hill Climbers
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 28, 2022
International Trade Minister Mary Ng, pictured heading into a cabinet meeting in the West Block on Feb. 15. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Trade Minister Ng fills deputy chief, operations director roles

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 28, 2022
  • There are plenty of staffing decisions to report in International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business, and Economic Development Minister Mary Ng’s since Hill Climbers

Trade Minister Ng fills deputy chief, operations director roles

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 28, 2022
  • There are plenty of staffing decisions to report in International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business, and Economic Development Minister Mary Ng’s since Hill Climbers
International Trade Minister Mary Ng, pictured heading into a cabinet meeting in the West Block on Feb. 15. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

New operations head, regional advisers on deck in PMO

  • There are new regional advisers for Ontario, Quebec, and the Atlantic on board in Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s office, plus Vandana Kattar-Miller has been
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 28, 2022
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured arriving for a press conference to announce the revocation of the Emergencies Act in the Sir John A. Macdonald Building on Feb. 22. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

New operations head, regional advisers on deck in PMO

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 28, 2022
  • There are new regional advisers for Ontario, Quebec, and the Atlantic on board in Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s office, plus Vandana Kattar-Miller has been

New operations head, regional advisers on deck in PMO

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 28, 2022
  • There are new regional advisers for Ontario, Quebec, and the Atlantic on board in Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s office, plus Vandana Kattar-Miller has been
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured arriving for a press conference to announce the revocation of the Emergencies Act in the Sir John A. Macdonald Building on Feb. 22. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Supreme Court hearing on Indigenous child welfare law will have broad significance, minister, experts agree

  • The Supreme Court of Canada will soon weigh the constitutionality of the Trudeau government’s Indigenous family and childcare legislation, a case experts say will
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 23, 2022
Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu, pictured speaking to reporters before Question Period on Dec. 1, 2021, says the Supreme Court's ruling will be significant in defining a legal framework for Indigenous sovereignty in Canada, for childcare and beyond. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Supreme Court hearing on Indigenous child welfare law will have broad significance, minister, experts agree

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 23, 2022
  • The Supreme Court of Canada will soon weigh the constitutionality of the Trudeau government’s Indigenous family and childcare legislation, a case experts say will

Supreme Court hearing on Indigenous child welfare law will have broad significance, minister, experts agree

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 23, 2022
  • The Supreme Court of Canada will soon weigh the constitutionality of the Trudeau government’s Indigenous family and childcare legislation, a case experts say will
Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu, pictured speaking to reporters before Question Period on Dec. 1, 2021, says the Supreme Court's ruling will be significant in defining a legal framework for Indigenous sovereignty in Canada, for childcare and beyond. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Turnover in the OLO post-O’Toole, with new comms director among additions so far

  • There’s been plenty of turnover in the Official Opposition Leader’s Office since Erin O’Toole’s ouster from the post, with some new faces on board
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 21, 2022
Interim Conservative Leader Candice Bergen, pictured speaking to media in the West Block on Feb. 14, alongside Quebec Conservative MP Luc Berthold, who has been named deputy leader. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Turnover in the OLO post-O’Toole, with new comms director among additions so far

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 21, 2022
  • There’s been plenty of turnover in the Official Opposition Leader’s Office since Erin O’Toole’s ouster from the post, with some new faces on board

Turnover in the OLO post-O’Toole, with new comms director among additions so far

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 21, 2022
  • There’s been plenty of turnover in the Official Opposition Leader’s Office since Erin O’Toole’s ouster from the post, with some new faces on board
Interim Conservative Leader Candice Bergen, pictured speaking to media in the West Block on Feb. 14, alongside Quebec Conservative MP Luc Berthold, who has been named deputy leader. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

New comms, parliamentary aides in Government House Leader Holland’s office

  • A handful of new aides have joined Government House Leader Mark Holland’s office since the 44th Parliament began, including Alexandra Maheux, who’s taken on
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 17, 2022
Government House Leader Mark Holland, right, pictured on his way into a Liberal caucus meeting in the West Block on Feb. 2 with his press secretary, Alex Maheux, and communications director Mark Kennedy. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

New comms, parliamentary aides in Government House Leader Holland’s office

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 17, 2022
  • A handful of new aides have joined Government House Leader Mark Holland’s office since the 44th Parliament began, including Alexandra Maheux, who’s taken on

New comms, parliamentary aides in Government House Leader Holland’s office

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 17, 2022
  • A handful of new aides have joined Government House Leader Mark Holland’s office since the 44th Parliament began, including Alexandra Maheux, who’s taken on
Government House Leader Mark Holland, right, pictured on his way into a Liberal caucus meeting in the West Block on Feb. 2 with his press secretary, Alex Maheux, and communications director Mark Kennedy. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Devil’s in the details: experts await Liberal plan to protect Quebec seats, but some question the move

  • The Liberal government signalled its intent to intervene to protect Quebec’s seats in the ongoing electoral redistribution process, but as experts weigh the implications,
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 16, 2022
Infrastructure and Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc, pictured on Oct. 26, 2021, retained responsibility for the democratic institutions file with the last cabinet shuffle. He's set to introduce measures to address Quebec's projected seat loss through this year's electoral redistribution process, but the devil will be in the details. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Devil’s in the details: experts await Liberal plan to protect Quebec seats, but some question the move

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 16, 2022
  • The Liberal government signalled its intent to intervene to protect Quebec’s seats in the ongoing electoral redistribution process, but as experts weigh the implications,

Devil’s in the details: experts await Liberal plan to protect Quebec seats, but some question the move

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 16, 2022
  • The Liberal government signalled its intent to intervene to protect Quebec’s seats in the ongoing electoral redistribution process, but as experts weigh the implications,
Infrastructure and Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc, pictured on Oct. 26, 2021, retained responsibility for the democratic institutions file with the last cabinet shuffle. He's set to introduce measures to address Quebec's projected seat loss through this year's electoral redistribution process, but the devil will be in the details. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Fresh catches abound in Fisheries Minister Murray’s office

  • There’s a largely new team in place in new Fisheries, Oceans, and Canadian Coast Guard Minister Joyce Murray’s office this Parliament, where Jason Rondeau,
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 14, 2022
Fisheries and Oceans Minister Joyce Murray, pictured leaving a cabinet meeting at 111 Sussex Drive alongside former fisheries communications director Jane Deeks (who's now with the employment minister's office) on Oct. 27, 2021. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Fresh catches abound in Fisheries Minister Murray’s office

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 14, 2022
  • There’s a largely new team in place in new Fisheries, Oceans, and Canadian Coast Guard Minister Joyce Murray’s office this Parliament, where Jason Rondeau,

Fresh catches abound in Fisheries Minister Murray’s office

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 14, 2022
  • There’s a largely new team in place in new Fisheries, Oceans, and Canadian Coast Guard Minister Joyce Murray’s office this Parliament, where Jason Rondeau,
Fisheries and Oceans Minister Joyce Murray, pictured leaving a cabinet meeting at 111 Sussex Drive alongside former fisheries communications director Jane Deeks (who's now with the employment minister's office) on Oct. 27, 2021. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

New operations director, press secretary in the mix for Northern Affairs Minister Vandal

  • Northern Affairs Minister Dan Vandal, who was given added responsibility for Prairies Economic Development Canada and the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency last fall,
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 10, 2022
Northern Affairs Minister Dan Vandal is pictured on his way into the West Block building on Jan. 31. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

New operations director, press secretary in the mix for Northern Affairs Minister Vandal

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 10, 2022
  • Northern Affairs Minister Dan Vandal, who was given added responsibility for Prairies Economic Development Canada and the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency last fall,

New operations director, press secretary in the mix for Northern Affairs Minister Vandal

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 10, 2022
  • Northern Affairs Minister Dan Vandal, who was given added responsibility for Prairies Economic Development Canada and the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency last fall,
Northern Affairs Minister Dan Vandal is pictured on his way into the West Block building on Jan. 31. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Conservatives, Bloc cite interpreter challenges to push for end to hybrid sittings

  • Amid continued discussion of the challenges, and injuries, being experienced by interpreters covering events with remote participants, Conservative Whip Blaine Calkins, backed by his
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 9, 2022
Conservative Whip Blaine Calkins, right, and Bloc Whip Claude DeBellefeuille, recently advocated for an end to the hybrid Parliament, citing challenges faced by interpreters, a suggestion Liberal House Leader Mark Holland and NDP House Leader Peter Julian have pushed back on. The Hill Times file photograph, photograph courtesy of Facebook, and The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Conservatives, Bloc cite interpreter challenges to push for end to hybrid sittings

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 9, 2022
  • Amid continued discussion of the challenges, and injuries, being experienced by interpreters covering events with remote participants, Conservative Whip Blaine Calkins, backed by his

Conservatives, Bloc cite interpreter challenges to push for end to hybrid sittings

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 9, 2022
  • Amid continued discussion of the challenges, and injuries, being experienced by interpreters covering events with remote participants, Conservative Whip Blaine Calkins, backed by his
Conservative Whip Blaine Calkins, right, and Bloc Whip Claude DeBellefeuille, recently advocated for an end to the hybrid Parliament, citing challenges faced by interpreters, a suggestion Liberal House Leader Mark Holland and NDP House Leader Peter Julian have pushed back on. The Hill Times file photograph, photograph courtesy of Facebook, and The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

‘Freedom Convoy’-prompted pause to Centre Block work cost estimated $3-million: PSPC

  • Work to renovate Centre Block and build a new underground visitor’s welcome centre is running apace to where where it was before a 16-day
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 8, 2022
Police stand in front of the Vaux Wall, which lines Parliament Hill along Wellington Street, on Feb. 17, with signs from participants of the 'Freedom Convoy,' protective fencing, and the Centre Block building pictured behind them. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘Freedom Convoy’-prompted pause to Centre Block work cost estimated $3-million: PSPC

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 8, 2022
  • Work to renovate Centre Block and build a new underground visitor’s welcome centre is running apace to where where it was before a 16-day

‘Freedom Convoy’-prompted pause to Centre Block work cost estimated $3-million: PSPC

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 8, 2022
  • Work to renovate Centre Block and build a new underground visitor’s welcome centre is running apace to where where it was before a 16-day
Police stand in front of the Vaux Wall, which lines Parliament Hill along Wellington Street, on Feb. 17, with signs from participants of the 'Freedom Convoy,' protective fencing, and the Centre Block building pictured behind them. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Minister Rodriguez names press secretary, among other new hires

  • There’s been a fair bit of staff movement in Quebec Lieutenant and Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez’s office since Hill Climbers last checked in, including
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 7, 2022
Quebec Lieutenant and Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez, pictured on his way into the West Block on Jan. 31. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Minister Rodriguez names press secretary, among other new hires

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 7, 2022
  • There’s been a fair bit of staff movement in Quebec Lieutenant and Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez’s office since Hill Climbers last checked in, including

Minister Rodriguez names press secretary, among other new hires

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 7, 2022
  • There’s been a fair bit of staff movement in Quebec Lieutenant and Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez’s office since Hill Climbers last checked in, including
Quebec Lieutenant and Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez, pictured on his way into the West Block on Jan. 31. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Here’s a look at National Revenue Minister Lebouthillier’s team so far

  • National Revenue Minister Diane Lebouthillier has nine political staff confirmed in her office so far, and among the new additions to her team this
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 3, 2022
Walk this way: National Revenue Minister Diane Lebouthillier, pictured Oct. 27, 2021, leaving a cabinet meeting at 111 Sussex Dr., with her now-former press secretary Jeremy Bellefeuille, who, as reported, is now communications director to Rural Economic Development Minister Gudie Hutchings. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Here’s a look at National Revenue Minister Lebouthillier’s team so far

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 3, 2022
  • National Revenue Minister Diane Lebouthillier has nine political staff confirmed in her office so far, and among the new additions to her team this

Here’s a look at National Revenue Minister Lebouthillier’s team so far

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 3, 2022
  • National Revenue Minister Diane Lebouthillier has nine political staff confirmed in her office so far, and among the new additions to her team this
Walk this way: National Revenue Minister Diane Lebouthillier, pictured Oct. 27, 2021, leaving a cabinet meeting at 111 Sussex Dr., with her now-former press secretary Jeremy Bellefeuille, who, as reported, is now communications director to Rural Economic Development Minister Gudie Hutchings. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Alarms still ringing: interpreters continue to face challenges in hybrid Parliament, putting limited workforce at risk

  • With a workforce in short supply, interpreters supporting Parliament continue to face challenges amid virtual proceedings, and unless more is done to address identified
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 1, 2022
Interpreters are pictured in their booths during a media availability with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in the Sir John A. Macdonald Building on Feb. 16, 2021. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Alarms still ringing: interpreters continue to face challenges in hybrid Parliament, putting limited workforce at risk

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 1, 2022
  • With a workforce in short supply, interpreters supporting Parliament continue to face challenges amid virtual proceedings, and unless more is done to address identified

Alarms still ringing: interpreters continue to face challenges in hybrid Parliament, putting limited workforce at risk

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 1, 2022
  • With a workforce in short supply, interpreters supporting Parliament continue to face challenges amid virtual proceedings, and unless more is done to address identified
Interpreters are pictured in their booths during a media availability with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in the Sir John A. Macdonald Building on Feb. 16, 2021. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Diving into Health Minister Duclos’ team, plus O’Regan has new policy head

  • After a trying last couple of years amid COVID-19, there’s an almost entirely fresh slate of staff in place in the health minister’s office
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 28, 2022
Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos, pictured during a Feb. 15 press conference updating on the government's response to COVID-19 in the Sir John A. Macdonald Building. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Diving into Health Minister Duclos’ team, plus O’Regan has new policy head

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 28, 2022
  • After a trying last couple of years amid COVID-19, there’s an almost entirely fresh slate of staff in place in the health minister’s office

Diving into Health Minister Duclos’ team, plus O’Regan has new policy head

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 28, 2022
  • After a trying last couple of years amid COVID-19, there’s an almost entirely fresh slate of staff in place in the health minister’s office
Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos, pictured during a Feb. 15 press conference updating on the government's response to COVID-19 in the Sir John A. Macdonald Building. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Most of Veterans Affairs Minister MacAulay’s team intact post-election

  • Veterans Affairs and Associate Defence Minister Lawrence MacAulay, who’s held his portfolio for the last three years, has locked down a familiar staff team
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 24, 2022
Veterans Affairs Minister Lawrence MacAulay is pictured leaving a Liberal cabinet meeting at 111 Sussex Drive on Oct. 27, 2021, flanked by his chief of staff, Patricia Beh, and his now-former press secretary, Cameron McNeill, left. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Most of Veterans Affairs Minister MacAulay’s team intact post-election

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 24, 2022
  • Veterans Affairs and Associate Defence Minister Lawrence MacAulay, who’s held his portfolio for the last three years, has locked down a familiar staff team

Most of Veterans Affairs Minister MacAulay’s team intact post-election

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 24, 2022
  • Veterans Affairs and Associate Defence Minister Lawrence MacAulay, who’s held his portfolio for the last three years, has locked down a familiar staff team
Veterans Affairs Minister Lawrence MacAulay is pictured leaving a Liberal cabinet meeting at 111 Sussex Drive on Oct. 27, 2021, flanked by his chief of staff, Patricia Beh, and his now-former press secretary, Cameron McNeill, left. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Bloc bill seeks to protect Quebec seats as riding redraw gets underway

  • The Bloc Québécois has begun its push to protect Quebec’s share of seats in the House of Commons through a new private member’s bill
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 23, 2022
Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet, pictured during a press conference on Feb. 1, has vowed to fight to ensure Quebec does not lose a seat in the House of Commons through the redistribution process that is now underway. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Bloc bill seeks to protect Quebec seats as riding redraw gets underway

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 23, 2022
  • The Bloc Québécois has begun its push to protect Quebec’s share of seats in the House of Commons through a new private member’s bill

Bloc bill seeks to protect Quebec seats as riding redraw gets underway

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 23, 2022
  • The Bloc Québécois has begun its push to protect Quebec’s share of seats in the House of Commons through a new private member’s bill
Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet, pictured during a press conference on Feb. 1, has vowed to fight to ensure Quebec does not lose a seat in the House of Commons through the redistribution process that is now underway. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Seeing double: a look at International Development Minister Sajjan’s new team

  • Responsible for two portfolios, International Development Minister Harjit Sajjan, who’s also in charge of the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, has two directors
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 21, 2022
International Development Minister Harjit Sajjan, who's also responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency, is pictured on his way into a Liberal caucus meeting in the West Block on Dec. 8, 2021, accompanied by his communications director, Todd Lane. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Seeing double: a look at International Development Minister Sajjan’s new team

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 21, 2022
  • Responsible for two portfolios, International Development Minister Harjit Sajjan, who’s also in charge of the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, has two directors

Seeing double: a look at International Development Minister Sajjan’s new team

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 21, 2022
  • Responsible for two portfolios, International Development Minister Harjit Sajjan, who’s also in charge of the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, has two directors
International Development Minister Harjit Sajjan, who's also responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency, is pictured on his way into a Liberal caucus meeting in the West Block on Dec. 8, 2021, accompanied by his communications director, Todd Lane. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Jaczek’s 11-member team includes first-time policy director Jessie Pierre

  • A new addition to cabinet this fall, Helena Jaczek, minister for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario, has formed a 11-member staff
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 17, 2022
Liberal Minister Helena Jaczek, pictured making her way into the West Block on Nov. 22, 2021, the first sitting day of the 44th Parliament. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Jaczek’s 11-member team includes first-time policy director Jessie Pierre

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 17, 2022
  • A new addition to cabinet this fall, Helena Jaczek, minister for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario, has formed a 11-member staff

Jaczek’s 11-member team includes first-time policy director Jessie Pierre

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 17, 2022
  • A new addition to cabinet this fall, Helena Jaczek, minister for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario, has formed a 11-member staff
Liberal Minister Helena Jaczek, pictured making her way into the West Block on Nov. 22, 2021, the first sitting day of the 44th Parliament. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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