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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.

Two fresh hires for Finance Minister Champagne

  • Plus, Hill Climbers catches up with Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree’s office where there’s a new director of stakeholder relations on deck.
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 4, 2026
Finance and National Revenue Minister François-Philippe Champagne now has a 29-member office at his back. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Two fresh hires for Finance Minister Champagne

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 4, 2026
  • Plus, Hill Climbers catches up with Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree’s office where there’s a new director of stakeholder relations on deck.

Two fresh hires for Finance Minister Champagne

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 4, 2026
  • Plus, Hill Climbers catches up with Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree’s office where there’s a new director of stakeholder relations on deck.
Finance and National Revenue Minister François-Philippe Champagne now has a 29-member office at his back. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Third parties once again main source of House workplace harassment, violence complaints in 2025

  • A total of 13 workplace harassment or violence complaints were filed in 2025, down from the record high of 18 complaints filed in 2024.
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 4, 2026
House of Commons
House of Commons
Members of Parliament have been the respondent in a single case of alleged workplace harassment or violence in each annual report going back to 2022-23.  The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Third parties once again main source of House workplace harassment, violence complaints in 2025

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 4, 2026
  • A total of 13 workplace harassment or violence complaints were filed in 2025, down from the record high of 18 complaints filed in 2024.

Third parties once again main source of House workplace harassment, violence complaints in 2025

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 4, 2026
  • A total of 13 workplace harassment or violence complaints were filed in 2025, down from the record high of 18 complaints filed in 2024.
House of Commons
Members of Parliament have been the respondent in a single case of alleged workplace harassment or violence in each annual report going back to 2022-23.  The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Northern, Arctic Affairs Minister Chartrand has a new chief of staff

  • Plus, two staff joined AI Minister Evan Solomon’s office on Feb. 23.
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 2, 2026
Northern and Arctic Affairs Minister Rebecca Chartrand, centre, with Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, and Governor General Mary Simon at the cabinet swearing-in ceremony at Rideau Hall on May 13, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Northern, Arctic Affairs Minister Chartrand has a new chief of staff

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 2, 2026
  • Plus, two staff joined AI Minister Evan Solomon’s office on Feb. 23.

Northern, Arctic Affairs Minister Chartrand has a new chief of staff

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 2, 2026
  • Plus, two staff joined AI Minister Evan Solomon’s office on Feb. 23.
Northern and Arctic Affairs Minister Rebecca Chartrand, centre, with Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, and Governor General Mary Simon at the cabinet swearing-in ceremony at Rideau Hall on May 13, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Secretary of State Long adds director, and others to team

  • Plus, Treasury Board President Shafqat Ali has hired a new special assistant for parliamentary affairs and assistant to the parliamentary secretary.
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 25, 2026
Secretary of State for the Canada Revenue Agency and Financial Institutions Wayne Long has added three staffers to his office since Hill Climbers' last check in. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Secretary of State Long adds director, and others to team

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 25, 2026
  • Plus, Treasury Board President Shafqat Ali has hired a new special assistant for parliamentary affairs and assistant to the parliamentary secretary.

Secretary of State Long adds director, and others to team

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 25, 2026
  • Plus, Treasury Board President Shafqat Ali has hired a new special assistant for parliamentary affairs and assistant to the parliamentary secretary.
Secretary of State for the Canada Revenue Agency and Financial Institutions Wayne Long has added three staffers to his office since Hill Climbers' last check in. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

New senior adviser joins AI Minister Solomon’s team, deputy chief named 

  • Plus, there are staffing updates to note in the offices of secretaries of state Nathalie Provost and Stephen Fuhr.
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 23, 2026
Among the recent changes in AI and Digital Innovation Minister Evan Solomon's office is director of communications Peter Wall's elevation to the added role of deputy chief of staff. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

New senior adviser joins AI Minister Solomon’s team, deputy chief named 

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 23, 2026
  • Plus, there are staffing updates to note in the offices of secretaries of state Nathalie Provost and Stephen Fuhr.

New senior adviser joins AI Minister Solomon’s team, deputy chief named 

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 23, 2026
  • Plus, there are staffing updates to note in the offices of secretaries of state Nathalie Provost and Stephen Fuhr.
Among the recent changes in AI and Digital Innovation Minister Evan Solomon's office is director of communications Peter Wall's elevation to the added role of deputy chief of staff. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Few post-shuffle staffing changes for Canadian identity, Quebec lieutenant teams

  • Marie-Michelle Demers is a new communications adviser to the Canadian identity minister, while Mathieu Auclair has joined the Quebec lieutenant’s office.
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 18, 2026
On Dec. 1, 2025, Marc Miller, left, was sworn in as the new minister of Canadian identity and culture, while Government Transformation Minister Joël Lightbound took on the added role of Quebec lieutenant. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Few post-shuffle staffing changes for Canadian identity, Quebec lieutenant teams

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 18, 2026
  • Marie-Michelle Demers is a new communications adviser to the Canadian identity minister, while Mathieu Auclair has joined the Quebec lieutenant’s office.

Few post-shuffle staffing changes for Canadian identity, Quebec lieutenant teams

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 18, 2026
  • Marie-Michelle Demers is a new communications adviser to the Canadian identity minister, while Mathieu Auclair has joined the Quebec lieutenant’s office.
On Dec. 1, 2025, Marc Miller, left, was sworn in as the new minister of Canadian identity and culture, while Government Transformation Minister Joël Lightbound took on the added role of Quebec lieutenant. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Advertising, speechwriting, and appointments advisers among fresh PMO hires

  • Among the recent additions are research co-ordinator Matthew Schwarze, and global affairs communications adviser Omer Aziz.
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 16, 2026
Prime Minister Mark Carney makes his way into the House of Commons Chamber in the West Block on Feb. 10. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Advertising, speechwriting, and appointments advisers among fresh PMO hires

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 16, 2026
  • Among the recent additions are research co-ordinator Matthew Schwarze, and global affairs communications adviser Omer Aziz.

Advertising, speechwriting, and appointments advisers among fresh PMO hires

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 16, 2026
  • Among the recent additions are research co-ordinator Matthew Schwarze, and global affairs communications adviser Omer Aziz.
Prime Minister Mark Carney makes his way into the House of Commons Chamber in the West Block on Feb. 10. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

One out, two in for Veterans Affairs Minister Jill McKnight

  • Meanwhile, there are some updates to note in Defence Minister David McGuinty’s office where Maya Ouferhat is now press secretary.
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 11, 2026
Veterans Affairs Minister Jill McKnight at the Royal Canadian Legion's poppy flag-raising event on Parliament Hill on Oct. 31, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

One out, two in for Veterans Affairs Minister Jill McKnight

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 11, 2026
  • Meanwhile, there are some updates to note in Defence Minister David McGuinty’s office where Maya Ouferhat is now press secretary.

One out, two in for Veterans Affairs Minister Jill McKnight

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 11, 2026
  • Meanwhile, there are some updates to note in Defence Minister David McGuinty’s office where Maya Ouferhat is now press secretary.
Veterans Affairs Minister Jill McKnight at the Royal Canadian Legion's poppy flag-raising event on Parliament Hill on Oct. 31, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Scaffolding costs in the capital climb to $20.2-million in 2025

  • Centre Block alone contributed almost $14.7-million to the bottom line in 2025, and scaffolding in and around the building has cost some $27.3-million overall
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 11, 2026
Scaffolding is slowly taking over Centre Block's iconic south façade, as seen on Jan. 13. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Scaffolding costs in the capital climb to $20.2-million in 2025

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 11, 2026
  • Centre Block alone contributed almost $14.7-million to the bottom line in 2025, and scaffolding in and around the building has cost some $27.3-million overall

Scaffolding costs in the capital climb to $20.2-million in 2025

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 11, 2026
  • Centre Block alone contributed almost $14.7-million to the bottom line in 2025, and scaffolding in and around the building has cost some $27.3-million overall
Scaffolding is slowly taking over Centre Block's iconic south façade, as seen on Jan. 13. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Issues manager added to Minister Anand’s boosted 20-person team

  • Gavin Menzies is in place as director of operations to the minister, while Nadia Hadj Mohamed continues as deputy director of policy.
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 9, 2026
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand recently added a new issues manager to her office. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Issues manager added to Minister Anand’s boosted 20-person team

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 9, 2026
  • Gavin Menzies is in place as director of operations to the minister, while Nadia Hadj Mohamed continues as deputy director of policy.

Issues manager added to Minister Anand’s boosted 20-person team

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 9, 2026
  • Gavin Menzies is in place as director of operations to the minister, while Nadia Hadj Mohamed continues as deputy director of policy.
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand recently added a new issues manager to her office. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Canadian expats in the U.S. dominate international voting stats: data

  • Canadians living in the United States accounted for about 51 per cent of all expat votes cast in the 2025 federal election, followed by
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 7, 2026
A ballot box and sample ballot pictured at Chief Electoral Officer Stéphane Perrault’s office in Gatineau, Que., on April 1, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Canadian expats in the U.S. dominate international voting stats: data

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 7, 2026
  • Canadians living in the United States accounted for about 51 per cent of all expat votes cast in the 2025 federal election, followed by

Canadian expats in the U.S. dominate international voting stats: data

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 7, 2026
  • Canadians living in the United States accounted for about 51 per cent of all expat votes cast in the 2025 federal election, followed by
A ballot box and sample ballot pictured at Chief Electoral Officer Stéphane Perrault’s office in Gatineau, Que., on April 1, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Immigration Minister Diab hires former P.E.I. Liberal Party executive director

  • Plus, Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Heath MacDonald has a new special assistant on his team.
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 4, 2026
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Minister Lena Diab has found a director of parliamentary affairs and issues management for her office. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Immigration Minister Diab hires former P.E.I. Liberal Party executive director

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 4, 2026
  • Plus, Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Heath MacDonald has a new special assistant on his team.

Immigration Minister Diab hires former P.E.I. Liberal Party executive director

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 4, 2026
  • Plus, Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Heath MacDonald has a new special assistant on his team.
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Minister Lena Diab has found a director of parliamentary affairs and issues management for her office. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Tory Senator Housakos proposes invoking notwithstanding clause to uphold certain mandatory minimums

  • Bill S-240 responds to an October 2025 Supreme Court ruling that mandatory minimums for child sexual abuse material offences violate Sec. 12 of the
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 4, 2026
Conservative Senate Leader Leo Housakos called the government's response to the Senneville ruling in Bill C-16 insufficient 'window dressing.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Tory Senator Housakos proposes invoking notwithstanding clause to uphold certain mandatory minimums

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 4, 2026
  • Bill S-240 responds to an October 2025 Supreme Court ruling that mandatory minimums for child sexual abuse material offences violate Sec. 12 of the

Tory Senator Housakos proposes invoking notwithstanding clause to uphold certain mandatory minimums

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 4, 2026
  • Bill S-240 responds to an October 2025 Supreme Court ruling that mandatory minimums for child sexual abuse material offences violate Sec. 12 of the
Conservative Senate Leader Leo Housakos called the government's response to the Senneville ruling in Bill C-16 insufficient 'window dressing.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Minister Lightbound, Secretary of State van Koeverden add to teams

  • Recent additions in Secretary of State for Sport Adam van Koeverden’s shop include Charlie Skipworth as a senior strategy and insight adviser.
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 2, 2026
Government Transformation, Public Works, and Procurement Minister Joël Lightbound, left, and Secretary of State for Sport Adam van Koeverden each have new faces in their respective offices. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Minister Lightbound, Secretary of State van Koeverden add to teams

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 2, 2026
  • Recent additions in Secretary of State for Sport Adam van Koeverden’s shop include Charlie Skipworth as a senior strategy and insight adviser.

Minister Lightbound, Secretary of State van Koeverden add to teams

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 2, 2026
  • Recent additions in Secretary of State for Sport Adam van Koeverden’s shop include Charlie Skipworth as a senior strategy and insight adviser.
Government Transformation, Public Works, and Procurement Minister Joël Lightbound, left, and Secretary of State for Sport Adam van Koeverden each have new faces in their respective offices. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Energy Minister Hodgson names new press secretary, director

  • Speaking of press secretaries, Emergency Management Minister Eleanor Olszewski added Soraya Lemur to her team last fall.
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 28, 2026
Energy and Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson makes his way past reporters to a Liberal cabinet meeting in the West Block on Nov. 25, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Energy Minister Hodgson names new press secretary, director

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 28, 2026
  • Speaking of press secretaries, Emergency Management Minister Eleanor Olszewski added Soraya Lemur to her team last fall.

Energy Minister Hodgson names new press secretary, director

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 28, 2026
  • Speaking of press secretaries, Emergency Management Minister Eleanor Olszewski added Soraya Lemur to her team last fall.
Energy and Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson makes his way past reporters to a Liberal cabinet meeting in the West Block on Nov. 25, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

MPs eye support for expat voters as PROC study on special ballot challenges wraps

  • Committee members say they're looking at changes to improve special ballot voting processes, including for voters living abroad who cast ballots in record numbers
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 28, 2026
Special ballots are counted by Elections Canada workers in Ottawa in the 2021 federal election. The agency is working to improve—and in many cases automate—processes related to mailing special ballot envelopes, tracking return rates, and monitoring counts. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

MPs eye support for expat voters as PROC study on special ballot challenges wraps

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 28, 2026
  • Committee members say they're looking at changes to improve special ballot voting processes, including for voters living abroad who cast ballots in record numbers

MPs eye support for expat voters as PROC study on special ballot challenges wraps

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 28, 2026
  • Committee members say they're looking at changes to improve special ballot voting processes, including for voters living abroad who cast ballots in record numbers
Special ballots are counted by Elections Canada workers in Ottawa in the 2021 federal election. The agency is working to improve—and in many cases automate—processes related to mailing special ballot envelopes, tracking return rates, and monitoring counts. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Senior staff shake-up for Indigenous Services Minister Gull-Masty

  • Chantal Tshimanga, who up until November had been operations director to the Indigenous services minister, is now working for Secretary of State Buckley Belanger.
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 26, 2026
Indigenous Services Minister Mandy Gull-Masty has seen a string of senior staffing changes following the exit of her chief of staff and director of operations late last year. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Senior staff shake-up for Indigenous Services Minister Gull-Masty

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 26, 2026
  • Chantal Tshimanga, who up until November had been operations director to the Indigenous services minister, is now working for Secretary of State Buckley Belanger.

Senior staff shake-up for Indigenous Services Minister Gull-Masty

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 26, 2026
  • Chantal Tshimanga, who up until November had been operations director to the Indigenous services minister, is now working for Secretary of State Buckley Belanger.
Indigenous Services Minister Mandy Gull-Masty has seen a string of senior staffing changes following the exit of her chief of staff and director of operations late last year. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Environment Minister Dabrusin promotes new deputy director, adds more aides

  • Plus, Secretary of State for Children and Youth Anna Gainey has a new director of policy, operations, and parliamentary affairs.
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 21, 2026
A new senior adviser and new senior policy adviser are among the recent staffing changes of note in Environment, Climate Change, and Nature Minister Julie Dabrusin's office. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Environment Minister Dabrusin promotes new deputy director, adds more aides

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 21, 2026
  • Plus, Secretary of State for Children and Youth Anna Gainey has a new director of policy, operations, and parliamentary affairs.

Environment Minister Dabrusin promotes new deputy director, adds more aides

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 21, 2026
  • Plus, Secretary of State for Children and Youth Anna Gainey has a new director of policy, operations, and parliamentary affairs.
A new senior adviser and new senior policy adviser are among the recent staffing changes of note in Environment, Climate Change, and Nature Minister Julie Dabrusin's office. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Senators renew push to see their pensions become funded

  • In a recent letter, the Senate Internal Economy Committee asked the Treasury Board president to revisit the idea of switching the pension plan so
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 21, 2026
The Senate of Canada Building at 2 Rideau St. in downtown Ottawa. Some Senators say investment returns could lead to lower pension contribution amounts coming out of the public purse. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Senators renew push to see their pensions become funded

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 21, 2026
  • In a recent letter, the Senate Internal Economy Committee asked the Treasury Board president to revisit the idea of switching the pension plan so

Senators renew push to see their pensions become funded

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 21, 2026
  • In a recent letter, the Senate Internal Economy Committee asked the Treasury Board president to revisit the idea of switching the pension plan so
The Senate of Canada Building at 2 Rideau St. in downtown Ottawa. Some Senators say investment returns could lead to lower pension contribution amounts coming out of the public purse. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

New policy adviser among recent staff changes for Trade Minister Sidhu

  • Plus, Galen Richardson has been promoted to director of stakeholder relations to multifaceted Minister Dominic LeBlanc.
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 19, 2026
Maninder Sidhu
Maninder Sidhu
International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu has a new policy adviser, and a new press secretary in his office. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

New policy adviser among recent staff changes for Trade Minister Sidhu

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 19, 2026
  • Plus, Galen Richardson has been promoted to director of stakeholder relations to multifaceted Minister Dominic LeBlanc.

New policy adviser among recent staff changes for Trade Minister Sidhu

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 19, 2026
  • Plus, Galen Richardson has been promoted to director of stakeholder relations to multifaceted Minister Dominic LeBlanc.
Maninder Sidhu
International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu has a new policy adviser, and a new press secretary in his office. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Checking in on Minister MacKinnon’s transport team

  • Sarah Jackson is leading the transport office, supported by Andrew Richardson as deputy chief of staff and director of operations and appointments.
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 14, 2026
Transport Minister and Government House Leader Steven MacKinnon announces the Ottawa-Montreal corridor as the first section of the Alto high-speed rail project in Gatineau, Que., on Dec. 12, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Checking in on Minister MacKinnon’s transport team

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 14, 2026
  • Sarah Jackson is leading the transport office, supported by Andrew Richardson as deputy chief of staff and director of operations and appointments.

Checking in on Minister MacKinnon’s transport team

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 14, 2026
  • Sarah Jackson is leading the transport office, supported by Andrew Richardson as deputy chief of staff and director of operations and appointments.
Transport Minister and Government House Leader Steven MacKinnon announces the Ottawa-Montreal corridor as the first section of the Alto high-speed rail project in Gatineau, Que., on Dec. 12, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Interpreter dilemma: pushback continues against changes to federal exam, freelance contract terms

  • As of last March, 84 freelance interpreters were covering Parliament Hill. Only 37 such bids were received by the first deadline for submissions under
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 14, 2026
An interpreter covers a press conference with then-prime minister Justin Trudeau in the Sir John A. Macdonald Building in Ottawa in February 2021. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Interpreter dilemma: pushback continues against changes to federal exam, freelance contract terms

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 14, 2026
  • As of last March, 84 freelance interpreters were covering Parliament Hill. Only 37 such bids were received by the first deadline for submissions under

Interpreter dilemma: pushback continues against changes to federal exam, freelance contract terms

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 14, 2026
  • As of last March, 84 freelance interpreters were covering Parliament Hill. Only 37 such bids were received by the first deadline for submissions under
An interpreter covers a press conference with then-prime minister Justin Trudeau in the Sir John A. Macdonald Building in Ottawa in February 2021. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Catching up with more former cabinet staffers

  • Former chief of staff Matthew Mann is now working for PepsiCo, while ex-policy adviser Emily Hartman is working for YMCA Canada.
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 12, 2026
Pedestrians walk past the Queen's Gates to Parliament Hill in downtown Ottawa on Jan. 7. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Catching up with more former cabinet staffers

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 12, 2026
  • Former chief of staff Matthew Mann is now working for PepsiCo, while ex-policy adviser Emily Hartman is working for YMCA Canada.

Catching up with more former cabinet staffers

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 12, 2026
  • Former chief of staff Matthew Mann is now working for PepsiCo, while ex-policy adviser Emily Hartman is working for YMCA Canada.
Pedestrians walk past the Queen's Gates to Parliament Hill in downtown Ottawa on Jan. 7. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Life after politics: catching up with ex-PMO staffers 

  • Patrick Travers is now with Hakluyt & Company, while Oz Jungic has joined Rio Tinto, and Philip Proulx is working for Mila–Quebec Artificial Intelligence
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 7, 2026
The Prime Minister's Office at 80 Wellington St., which also served as home to then-deputy prime minister Chrystia Freeland's office. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Life after politics: catching up with ex-PMO staffers 

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 7, 2026
  • Patrick Travers is now with Hakluyt & Company, while Oz Jungic has joined Rio Tinto, and Philip Proulx is working for Mila–Quebec Artificial Intelligence

Life after politics: catching up with ex-PMO staffers 

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 7, 2026
  • Patrick Travers is now with Hakluyt & Company, while Oz Jungic has joined Rio Tinto, and Philip Proulx is working for Mila–Quebec Artificial Intelligence
The Prime Minister's Office at 80 Wellington St., which also served as home to then-deputy prime minister Chrystia Freeland's office. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Who’s who in Pierre Poilievre’s Conservative OLO: Part 2

  • Among the leader’s team are communications director Katy Merrifield; and French communications director, and Quebec and La Francophonie adviser Vincent Desmarais.
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 2, 2026
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre at a Sept. 14 caucus meeting in the West Block. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Who’s who in Pierre Poilievre’s Conservative OLO: Part 2

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 2, 2026
  • Among the leader’s team are communications director Katy Merrifield; and French communications director, and Quebec and La Francophonie adviser Vincent Desmarais.

Who’s who in Pierre Poilievre’s Conservative OLO: Part 2

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 2, 2026
  • Among the leader’s team are communications director Katy Merrifield; and French communications director, and Quebec and La Francophonie adviser Vincent Desmarais.
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre at a Sept. 14 caucus meeting in the West Block. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Who’s who in Pierre Poilievre’s Conservative OLO: Part 1

  • Ian Todd and Matthew Antonitti continue as chief of staff and principal secretary to the leader, respectively, while Aaron Wudrick leads policy in the
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 29, 2025
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is supported by a total of almost 80 staffers on the Hill. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Who’s who in Pierre Poilievre’s Conservative OLO: Part 1

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 29, 2025
  • Ian Todd and Matthew Antonitti continue as chief of staff and principal secretary to the leader, respectively, while Aaron Wudrick leads policy in the

Who’s who in Pierre Poilievre’s Conservative OLO: Part 1

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 29, 2025
  • Ian Todd and Matthew Antonitti continue as chief of staff and principal secretary to the leader, respectively, while Aaron Wudrick leads policy in the
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is supported by a total of almost 80 staffers on the Hill. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘We are in a good place now’: Sen. Moncion preps to take over as ISG head 

  • While key reforms to cement the new multi-group Senate have been passed, ‘there’s no guarantee that independence is forever,’ warns outgoing ISG Facilitator Raymonde
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 24, 2025
Ontario Senator Lucie Moncion officially takes over as the new facilitator of the Independent Senators Group on Jan. 1, 2026. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘We are in a good place now’: Sen. Moncion preps to take over as ISG head 

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 24, 2025
  • While key reforms to cement the new multi-group Senate have been passed, ‘there’s no guarantee that independence is forever,’ warns outgoing ISG Facilitator Raymonde

‘We are in a good place now’: Sen. Moncion preps to take over as ISG head 

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 24, 2025
  • While key reforms to cement the new multi-group Senate have been passed, ‘there’s no guarantee that independence is forever,’ warns outgoing ISG Facilitator Raymonde
Ontario Senator Lucie Moncion officially takes over as the new facilitator of the Independent Senators Group on Jan. 1, 2026. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
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  • 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
Feature | BY 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

Feature | BY 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

Feature | BY 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
Feature | BY 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

Feature | BY 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

Feature | BY 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,
Feature | BY 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

Feature | BY 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

Feature | BY 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,
Feature | BY 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

Feature | BY 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

Feature | BY 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
Feature | BY 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

Feature | BY 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

Feature | BY 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
Feature | BY 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

Feature | BY 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

Feature | BY 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
Feature | BY 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

Feature | BY 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

Feature | BY 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
Feature | BY 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

Feature | BY 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

Feature | BY 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
Feature | BY 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

Feature | BY 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

Feature | BY 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
Feature | BY 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

Feature | BY 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

Feature | BY 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

‘We’re stronger together’: African Senate Group responds to protest, seeks ‘meaningful’ change in Red Chamber

  • Since Feb. 2, Ontario ISG Senator Bernadette Clement has gone to work on foot, walking from her downtown Ottawa apartment through the protest encampment
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 16, 2022
Six of the seven African Canadian Senate Group members are pictured, clockwise from top left: Ontario Senator Rosemary Moodie, who serves as chair; Quebec Senator Marie-François Mégie; Quebec Senator Amina Gerba; Nova Scotia Senator Wanda Bernard; B.C. Senator Mobina Jaffer; and Ontario Senator Bernadette Clement. (Unpictured is Newfoundland and Labrador Senator Mohamed Ravalia.) The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, file photograph, and photographs courtesy of Facebook

‘We’re stronger together’: African Senate Group responds to protest, seeks ‘meaningful’ change in Red Chamber

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 16, 2022
  • Since Feb. 2, Ontario ISG Senator Bernadette Clement has gone to work on foot, walking from her downtown Ottawa apartment through the protest encampment

‘We’re stronger together’: African Senate Group responds to protest, seeks ‘meaningful’ change in Red Chamber

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 16, 2022
  • Since Feb. 2, Ontario ISG Senator Bernadette Clement has gone to work on foot, walking from her downtown Ottawa apartment through the protest encampment
Six of the seven African Canadian Senate Group members are pictured, clockwise from top left: Ontario Senator Rosemary Moodie, who serves as chair; Quebec Senator Marie-François Mégie; Quebec Senator Amina Gerba; Nova Scotia Senator Wanda Bernard; B.C. Senator Mobina Jaffer; and Ontario Senator Bernadette Clement. (Unpictured is Newfoundland and Labrador Senator Mohamed Ravalia.) The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, file photograph, and photographs courtesy of Facebook

Who’s who in Infrastructure and Intergovernmental Affairs Minister LeBlanc’s office

  • Intergovernmental Affairs and Infrastructure Minister Dominic LeBlanc has a newly combined portfolio on his hands this Parliament and currently a 21-member staff team is
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 14, 2022
Infrastructure and Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc, pictured arriving at 111 Sussex Dr., for a cabinet meeting on Oct. 27, 2021, with press secretary Jean-Sébastien Comeau. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Who’s who in Infrastructure and Intergovernmental Affairs Minister LeBlanc’s office

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 14, 2022
  • Intergovernmental Affairs and Infrastructure Minister Dominic LeBlanc has a newly combined portfolio on his hands this Parliament and currently a 21-member staff team is

Who’s who in Infrastructure and Intergovernmental Affairs Minister LeBlanc’s office

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 14, 2022
  • Intergovernmental Affairs and Infrastructure Minister Dominic LeBlanc has a newly combined portfolio on his hands this Parliament and currently a 21-member staff team is
Infrastructure and Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc, pictured arriving at 111 Sussex Dr., for a cabinet meeting on Oct. 27, 2021, with press secretary Jean-Sébastien Comeau. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

New hires abound in Innovation Minister Champagne’s team

  • Innovation, Science, and Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne saw no changes to his cabinet responsibilities this fall, but with lots of post-election movement, there have
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 10, 2022
Innovation, Science, and Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne, pictured speaking with media on his way into a Liberal caucus meeting in the West Block on Dec. 8, 2021. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

New hires abound in Innovation Minister Champagne’s team

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 10, 2022
  • Innovation, Science, and Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne saw no changes to his cabinet responsibilities this fall, but with lots of post-election movement, there have

New hires abound in Innovation Minister Champagne’s team

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 10, 2022
  • Innovation, Science, and Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne saw no changes to his cabinet responsibilities this fall, but with lots of post-election movement, there have
Innovation, Science, and Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne, pictured speaking with media on his way into a Liberal caucus meeting in the West Block on Dec. 8, 2021. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

One last chime? Dominion Carillonneur’s plans for pre-renovation send off dampened by protests

  • The Peace Tower’s 53-bell carillon will soon go dormant—with work on both the tower and the instrument in the cards—but the recent occupation of
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 9, 2022
Pictured at the Peace Tower carillon keyboard in December 2021, Andrea McCrady, a former family doctor in in Washington state, has been Canada's Dominion Carillonneur since 2008. She's planned hour-long carillon recitals through to Feb. 18, which will be the last chance for the bells to ring before being closed off for renovations. Photograph by Roberta Gal courtesy of PSPC

One last chime? Dominion Carillonneur’s plans for pre-renovation send off dampened by protests

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 9, 2022
  • The Peace Tower’s 53-bell carillon will soon go dormant—with work on both the tower and the instrument in the cards—but the recent occupation of

One last chime? Dominion Carillonneur’s plans for pre-renovation send off dampened by protests

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 9, 2022
  • The Peace Tower’s 53-bell carillon will soon go dormant—with work on both the tower and the instrument in the cards—but the recent occupation of
Pictured at the Peace Tower carillon keyboard in December 2021, Andrea McCrady, a former family doctor in in Washington state, has been Canada's Dominion Carillonneur since 2008. She's planned hour-long carillon recitals through to Feb. 18, which will be the last chance for the bells to ring before being closed off for renovations. Photograph by Roberta Gal courtesy of PSPC

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