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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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Indigenous public servants pursue class-action lawsuit against feds for harassment, discrimination in workplace

  • Systemic racism in federal Indigenous departments and agencies has led to human rights and Charter violations, allege two First Nations public servants—one current, one
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 29, 2021
The Centre Block building on Parliament Hill, pictured from Gatineau, Que., in August 2020. A proposed class-action lawsuit against the federal government by a pair First Nations public servants is seeking $25-million in punitive damages for all former employees of Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada and all current and former employees of Crown-Indigenous Relations Canada, Indigenous Services Canada, or Indian Oil and Gas Canada who experienced harassment or discrimination on the basis of race, culture, ethnicity, or gender. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Indigenous public servants pursue class-action lawsuit against feds for harassment, discrimination in workplace

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 29, 2021
  • Systemic racism in federal Indigenous departments and agencies has led to human rights and Charter violations, allege two First Nations public servants—one current, one

Indigenous public servants pursue class-action lawsuit against feds for harassment, discrimination in workplace

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 29, 2021
  • Systemic racism in federal Indigenous departments and agencies has led to human rights and Charter violations, allege two First Nations public servants—one current, one
The Centre Block building on Parliament Hill, pictured from Gatineau, Que., in August 2020. A proposed class-action lawsuit against the federal government by a pair First Nations public servants is seeking $25-million in punitive damages for all former employees of Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada and all current and former employees of Crown-Indigenous Relations Canada, Indigenous Services Canada, or Indian Oil and Gas Canada who experienced harassment or discrimination on the basis of race, culture, ethnicity, or gender. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Increasing tally of early voters adding new dimension to campaign calculus

  • Election over election, Canadians are increasingly locking in their votes ahead of election day—whether at advance polls or by special ballot—and this creeping shift
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 22, 2021
An Elections Canada regular polling station in Ottawa, pictured on Sept. 20. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Increasing tally of early voters adding new dimension to campaign calculus

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 22, 2021
  • Election over election, Canadians are increasingly locking in their votes ahead of election day—whether at advance polls or by special ballot—and this creeping shift

Increasing tally of early voters adding new dimension to campaign calculus

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 22, 2021
  • Election over election, Canadians are increasingly locking in their votes ahead of election day—whether at advance polls or by special ballot—and this creeping shift
An Elections Canada regular polling station in Ottawa, pictured on Sept. 20. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Round two for Team Singh: key figures return for NDP’s 2021 campaign

  • NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh and campaign director Jennifer Howard are back for round two this election, backed by a team of many experienced and
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 6, 2021
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, pictured with local candidates during an announcement at Ottawa's Tavern on the Hill on Aug. 30. He made his way to British Columbia later that day. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Round two for Team Singh: key figures return for NDP’s 2021 campaign

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 6, 2021
  • NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh and campaign director Jennifer Howard are back for round two this election, backed by a team of many experienced and

Round two for Team Singh: key figures return for NDP’s 2021 campaign

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 6, 2021
  • NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh and campaign director Jennifer Howard are back for round two this election, backed by a team of many experienced and
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, pictured with local candidates during an announcement at Ottawa's Tavern on the Hill on Aug. 30. He made his way to British Columbia later that day. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

O’Toole backed by fresh but familiar team for digital-heavy 2021 Conservative campaign

  • A new leader and a new campaign manager are running the Conservative ship for the 44th general election, backed by a fresh batch of
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 1, 2021
Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole pictured making a campaign announcement, after which he took questions from media, from the party's rented space in Ottawa's Westin Hotel on Aug. 23. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

O’Toole backed by fresh but familiar team for digital-heavy 2021 Conservative campaign

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 1, 2021
  • A new leader and a new campaign manager are running the Conservative ship for the 44th general election, backed by a fresh batch of

O’Toole backed by fresh but familiar team for digital-heavy 2021 Conservative campaign

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 1, 2021
  • A new leader and a new campaign manager are running the Conservative ship for the 44th general election, backed by a fresh batch of
Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole pictured making a campaign announcement, after which he took questions from media, from the party's rented space in Ottawa's Westin Hotel on Aug. 23. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Anand’s press aide departs, director-level changes for Lametti, Rodriguez

  • Public Services and Procurement Minister Anita Anand and her office have had a busy year-and-a-half, and with an anticipated federal election on the horizon,
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 12, 2021
Public Services and Procurement Minister Anita Anand, pictured Oct. 26, 2020, recently bid farewell to her press secretary, Cecely Roy. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Anand’s press aide departs, director-level changes for Lametti, Rodriguez

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 12, 2021
  • Public Services and Procurement Minister Anita Anand and her office have had a busy year-and-a-half, and with an anticipated federal election on the horizon,

Anand’s press aide departs, director-level changes for Lametti, Rodriguez

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 12, 2021
  • Public Services and Procurement Minister Anita Anand and her office have had a busy year-and-a-half, and with an anticipated federal election on the horizon,
Public Services and Procurement Minister Anita Anand, pictured Oct. 26, 2020, recently bid farewell to her press secretary, Cecely Roy. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

New advisers hired for ministers O’Regan, Gould, Sajjan

  • Natural Resources Minister Seamus O’Regan has a pair of new aides in his ministerial office, with Mark Duggan recently brought on board as a
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 9, 2021
Natural Resources Minister Seamus O'Regan, International Development Minister Karina Gould, and Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan all hired new political aides in July. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

New advisers hired for ministers O’Regan, Gould, Sajjan

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 9, 2021
  • Natural Resources Minister Seamus O’Regan has a pair of new aides in his ministerial office, with Mark Duggan recently brought on board as a

New advisers hired for ministers O’Regan, Gould, Sajjan

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 9, 2021
  • Natural Resources Minister Seamus O’Regan has a pair of new aides in his ministerial office, with Mark Duggan recently brought on board as a
Natural Resources Minister Seamus O'Regan, International Development Minister Karina Gould, and Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan all hired new political aides in July. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Rise in expat voting expected to continue, creating new political footholds, say experts

  • Expat voting tripled between the last two Canadian federal elections, and sources who recently spoke with The Hill Times say they expect numbers of
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 4, 2021
Former Conservative foreign affairs minister John Baird, top left, is honorary president of Canadian Conservatives Abroad while experienced Conservative organizer and campaigner Georganne Burke, bottom left, serves as the group’s secretary. Elections Canada signs, right, are pictured outside a polling station on Oct. 14, 2019. World Economic Forum photograph by Jolanda Flubacher, The Hill Times file photograph, and photograph courtesy of Flickr/Can Pac Swire

Rise in expat voting expected to continue, creating new political footholds, say experts

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 4, 2021
  • Expat voting tripled between the last two Canadian federal elections, and sources who recently spoke with The Hill Times say they expect numbers of

Rise in expat voting expected to continue, creating new political footholds, say experts

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 4, 2021
  • Expat voting tripled between the last two Canadian federal elections, and sources who recently spoke with The Hill Times say they expect numbers of
Former Conservative foreign affairs minister John Baird, top left, is honorary president of Canadian Conservatives Abroad while experienced Conservative organizer and campaigner Georganne Burke, bottom left, serves as the group’s secretary. Elections Canada signs, right, are pictured outside a polling station on Oct. 14, 2019. World Economic Forum photograph by Jolanda Flubacher, The Hill Times file photograph, and photograph courtesy of Flickr/Can Pac Swire

Northern Affairs Minister Vandal down a press secretary

  • Northern Affairs Minister Dan Vandal is in need of a new press secretary, following Antoine Tremblay’s recent departure from the role.  Last week saw
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 2, 2021
Northern Affairs Minister Dan Vandal, pictured speaking to media in the West Block pre-pandemic in February 2020. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Northern Affairs Minister Vandal down a press secretary

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 2, 2021
  • Northern Affairs Minister Dan Vandal is in need of a new press secretary, following Antoine Tremblay’s recent departure from the role.  Last week saw

Northern Affairs Minister Vandal down a press secretary

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 2, 2021
  • Northern Affairs Minister Dan Vandal is in need of a new press secretary, following Antoine Tremblay’s recent departure from the role.  Last week saw
Northern Affairs Minister Dan Vandal, pictured speaking to media in the West Block pre-pandemic in February 2020. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Staffers on the move in and out of Innovation Minister Champagne’s office

  • Three staff exits, two promotions, and one new addition have taken place in Innovation, Science, and Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne’s office in recent weeks. 
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 29, 2021
Innovation, Science, and Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne, pictured on the Hill on July 22, 2020, speaking to reporters outside the West Block. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Staffers on the move in and out of Innovation Minister Champagne’s office

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 29, 2021
  • Three staff exits, two promotions, and one new addition have taken place in Innovation, Science, and Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne’s office in recent weeks. 

Staffers on the move in and out of Innovation Minister Champagne’s office

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 29, 2021
  • Three staff exits, two promotions, and one new addition have taken place in Innovation, Science, and Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne’s office in recent weeks. 
Innovation, Science, and Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne, pictured on the Hill on July 22, 2020, speaking to reporters outside the West Block. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Money talks: Bloc’s fundraising may be cause for concern for Grits, Tories in Quebec

  • Politicos are gearing up for an impending election call with party leaders, incumbent MPs, and candidates already busy hitting the pavement, and Conservatives are
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 21, 2021
Liberal Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, far left, Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, and Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet. Compared to 2018, the Bloc still saw significant growth in 2020, with donations almost tripled and donors more than doubled. The Hill Times photographs by Sam Garcia and Andrew Meade

Money talks: Bloc’s fundraising may be cause for concern for Grits, Tories in Quebec

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 21, 2021
  • Politicos are gearing up for an impending election call with party leaders, incumbent MPs, and candidates already busy hitting the pavement, and Conservatives are

Money talks: Bloc’s fundraising may be cause for concern for Grits, Tories in Quebec

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 21, 2021
  • Politicos are gearing up for an impending election call with party leaders, incumbent MPs, and candidates already busy hitting the pavement, and Conservatives are
Liberal Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, far left, Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, and Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet. Compared to 2018, the Bloc still saw significant growth in 2020, with donations almost tripled and donors more than doubled. The Hill Times photographs by Sam Garcia and Andrew Meade

Paramathasan exits Minister Duclos’ office for Harvard

  • Treasury Board President Jean-Yves Duclos recently bade farewell to his aide for the last year and a half, Michael Paramathasan, who’s exited his post
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 19, 2021
Treasury Board President Jean-Yves Duclos, left, Foreign Affairs Minister Marc Garneau, Government House Leader and Quebec Lieutenant Pablo Rodriguez, and Transport Minister Omar Alghabra have all seen recent ministerial staff changes. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Cynthia Münster

Paramathasan exits Minister Duclos’ office for Harvard

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 19, 2021
  • Treasury Board President Jean-Yves Duclos recently bade farewell to his aide for the last year and a half, Michael Paramathasan, who’s exited his post

Paramathasan exits Minister Duclos’ office for Harvard

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 19, 2021
  • Treasury Board President Jean-Yves Duclos recently bade farewell to his aide for the last year and a half, Michael Paramathasan, who’s exited his post
Treasury Board President Jean-Yves Duclos, left, Foreign Affairs Minister Marc Garneau, Government House Leader and Quebec Lieutenant Pablo Rodriguez, and Transport Minister Omar Alghabra have all seen recent ministerial staff changes. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Cynthia Münster

Jean-Luc Ferland returns to the Hill as comms director to Innovation Minister Champagne

  • Innovation, Science, and Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne has found a new director of communications for his office in Jean-Luc Ferland, who’s returned to the
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 15, 2021
Innovation, Science, and Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne, pictured at the National Press Theatre in Ottawa on Feb. 6, 2020. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Jean-Luc Ferland returns to the Hill as comms director to Innovation Minister Champagne

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 15, 2021
  • Innovation, Science, and Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne has found a new director of communications for his office in Jean-Luc Ferland, who’s returned to the

Jean-Luc Ferland returns to the Hill as comms director to Innovation Minister Champagne

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 15, 2021
  • Innovation, Science, and Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne has found a new director of communications for his office in Jean-Luc Ferland, who’s returned to the
Innovation, Science, and Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne, pictured at the National Press Theatre in Ottawa on Feb. 6, 2020. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Zoom meet-ups and chat groups: the unusual first term of Parliament’s class of 2019

  • Ottawa’s bracing for an election call that would end the 43rd Parliament, most of which has been spent in the shadow of COVID-19, and
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 14, 2021
Bloc Leader Yves-François Blanchet offers Bloc House Leader Alain Therrien hand sanitizer during a House sitting on March 24, 2020, to deal with emergency COVID measures. Both are among the 98 first-time MPs elected in 2019. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Zoom meet-ups and chat groups: the unusual first term of Parliament’s class of 2019

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 14, 2021
  • Ottawa’s bracing for an election call that would end the 43rd Parliament, most of which has been spent in the shadow of COVID-19, and

Zoom meet-ups and chat groups: the unusual first term of Parliament’s class of 2019

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 14, 2021
  • Ottawa’s bracing for an election call that would end the 43rd Parliament, most of which has been spent in the shadow of COVID-19, and
Bloc Leader Yves-François Blanchet offers Bloc House Leader Alain Therrien hand sanitizer during a House sitting on March 24, 2020, to deal with emergency COVID measures. Both are among the 98 first-time MPs elected in 2019. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

PMO changes: MacKendrick exits for health minister’s team

  • Staff have been on the move in and out of the Prime Minister’s Office of late, including Andrew MacKendrick, who recently left his post
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 12, 2021
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured with Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson during an affordable housing announcement in the city on June 30. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

PMO changes: MacKendrick exits for health minister’s team

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 12, 2021
  • Staff have been on the move in and out of the Prime Minister’s Office of late, including Andrew MacKendrick, who recently left his post

PMO changes: MacKendrick exits for health minister’s team

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 12, 2021
  • Staff have been on the move in and out of the Prime Minister’s Office of late, including Andrew MacKendrick, who recently left his post
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured with Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson during an affordable housing announcement in the city on June 30. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Public Safety Minister Blair hires Madeleine Gomery as new press secretary

  • Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Minister Bill Blair has a new press secretary. Madeleine Gomery recently moved over from Infrastructure and Communities Minister Catherine McKenna’s
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 8, 2021
Public Safety Minister Bill Blair has found a new press secretary in Madeleine Gomery, who's moved over from Infrastructure Minister Catherine McKenna's office to take on the role. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Public Safety Minister Blair hires Madeleine Gomery as new press secretary

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 8, 2021
  • Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Minister Bill Blair has a new press secretary. Madeleine Gomery recently moved over from Infrastructure and Communities Minister Catherine McKenna’s

Public Safety Minister Blair hires Madeleine Gomery as new press secretary

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 8, 2021
  • Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Minister Bill Blair has a new press secretary. Madeleine Gomery recently moved over from Infrastructure and Communities Minister Catherine McKenna’s
Public Safety Minister Bill Blair has found a new press secretary in Madeleine Gomery, who's moved over from Infrastructure Minister Catherine McKenna's office to take on the role. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘So long for now’: Munson retires from the Senate after 17 years

  • When Jim Munson first came to Parliament Hill as a reporter in the 1970s, he never expected he’d go on to work for a
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 7, 2021
Outgoing Ontario Senator Jim Munson is pictured outside the Senate of Canada Building on his bike on June 23, after cycling his way to the Red Chamber for one of his last sitting days as a Senator. A former reporter, turned PMO staffer, he officially retires on July 14. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

‘So long for now’: Munson retires from the Senate after 17 years

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 7, 2021
  • When Jim Munson first came to Parliament Hill as a reporter in the 1970s, he never expected he’d go on to work for a

‘So long for now’: Munson retires from the Senate after 17 years

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 7, 2021
  • When Jim Munson first came to Parliament Hill as a reporter in the 1970s, he never expected he’d go on to work for a
Outgoing Ontario Senator Jim Munson is pictured outside the Senate of Canada Building on his bike on June 23, after cycling his way to the Red Chamber for one of his last sitting days as a Senator. A former reporter, turned PMO staffer, he officially retires on July 14. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Election without C-19 measures may be safe, but less accessible, says NDP MP Blaikie

  • Parliament has recessed for the summer and despite widespread expectation of an impending election call, Bill C-19, which contains pandemic election measures, has been
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 29, 2021
NDP MP Daniel Blaikie, left, says he's concerned about the loss of measures to boost voting accessibility proposed in Bill C-19, while Conservative MP Marilyn Gladu says she feels reassured that Elections Canada can hold a safe election even without the bill, which failed to pass the House before Parliament broke for the summer. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Election without C-19 measures may be safe, but less accessible, says NDP MP Blaikie

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 29, 2021
  • Parliament has recessed for the summer and despite widespread expectation of an impending election call, Bill C-19, which contains pandemic election measures, has been

Election without C-19 measures may be safe, but less accessible, says NDP MP Blaikie

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 29, 2021
  • Parliament has recessed for the summer and despite widespread expectation of an impending election call, Bill C-19, which contains pandemic election measures, has been
NDP MP Daniel Blaikie, left, says he's concerned about the loss of measures to boost voting accessibility proposed in Bill C-19, while Conservative MP Marilyn Gladu says she feels reassured that Elections Canada can hold a safe election even without the bill, which failed to pass the House before Parliament broke for the summer. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

One in, two out in the Prime Minister’s Office

  • The end of the spring sitting is always a busy time for staffing moves, and the latest batch includes changes in Prime Minister Justin
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 28, 2021
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured on June 8. Kazim Habib and Cameron Wilson recently left the PMO, while Helen Gao has joined it as a policy adviser under COVID-19 response director Rick Theis. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

One in, two out in the Prime Minister’s Office

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 28, 2021
  • The end of the spring sitting is always a busy time for staffing moves, and the latest batch includes changes in Prime Minister Justin

One in, two out in the Prime Minister’s Office

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 28, 2021
  • The end of the spring sitting is always a busy time for staffing moves, and the latest batch includes changes in Prime Minister Justin
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured on June 8. Kazim Habib and Cameron Wilson recently left the PMO, while Helen Gao has joined it as a policy adviser under COVID-19 response director Rick Theis. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Government House Leader Rodriguez, Women and Gender Equality Minister Monsef hire new Quebec advisers

  • Government House Leader and Quebec Lieutenant Pablo Rodriguez recently said goodbye to one of his senior advisers for Quebec regional affairs, Éric Beaulieu, who
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 24, 2021
Count 'em: Government House Leader and Quebec Lieutenant Pablo Rodriguez has seen two recent staff changes, with one in and one out, while Women and Gender Equality Minister Maryam Monsef has three new aides in her office. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Government House Leader Rodriguez, Women and Gender Equality Minister Monsef hire new Quebec advisers

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 24, 2021
  • Government House Leader and Quebec Lieutenant Pablo Rodriguez recently said goodbye to one of his senior advisers for Quebec regional affairs, Éric Beaulieu, who

Government House Leader Rodriguez, Women and Gender Equality Minister Monsef hire new Quebec advisers

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 24, 2021
  • Government House Leader and Quebec Lieutenant Pablo Rodriguez recently said goodbye to one of his senior advisers for Quebec regional affairs, Éric Beaulieu, who
Count 'em: Government House Leader and Quebec Lieutenant Pablo Rodriguez has seen two recent staff changes, with one in and one out, while Women and Gender Equality Minister Maryam Monsef has three new aides in her office. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Skylights and a Charter display: diving into plans for the Centre Block project

  • Public Services and Procurement Canada recently announced its cost and time estimates for completion of the Centre Block project—$4.5- to $5-billion by 2030-2031—and with
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 21, 2021
Centre Block's Hall of Honour, where scaffolding has now been erected, as pictured during a limited media tour on June 16. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Skylights and a Charter display: diving into plans for the Centre Block project

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 21, 2021
  • Public Services and Procurement Canada recently announced its cost and time estimates for completion of the Centre Block project—$4.5- to $5-billion by 2030-2031—and with

Skylights and a Charter display: diving into plans for the Centre Block project

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 21, 2021
  • Public Services and Procurement Canada recently announced its cost and time estimates for completion of the Centre Block project—$4.5- to $5-billion by 2030-2031—and with
Centre Block's Hall of Honour, where scaffolding has now been erected, as pictured during a limited media tour on June 16. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

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