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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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Ministers Chagger, Qualtrough both down a press secretary

  • Diversity, Inclusion, and Youth Minister Bardish Chagger has seen a couple of key staff exits in recent weeks, including that of her press secretary,
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 21, 2021
Diversity, Inclusion, and Youth Minister Bardish Chagger, left, and Employment, Workforce Development, and Disability Inclusion Minister Carla Qualtrough have both recently seen their press secretaries depart. The Hill Times photographs by Cynthia Münster and Andrew Meade

Ministers Chagger, Qualtrough both down a press secretary

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 21, 2021
  • Diversity, Inclusion, and Youth Minister Bardish Chagger has seen a couple of key staff exits in recent weeks, including that of her press secretary,

Ministers Chagger, Qualtrough both down a press secretary

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 21, 2021
  • Diversity, Inclusion, and Youth Minister Bardish Chagger has seen a couple of key staff exits in recent weeks, including that of her press secretary,
Diversity, Inclusion, and Youth Minister Bardish Chagger, left, and Employment, Workforce Development, and Disability Inclusion Minister Carla Qualtrough have both recently seen their press secretaries depart. The Hill Times photographs by Cynthia Münster and Andrew Meade

Hargreaves exits as chief of staff to Associate Finance Minister Fortier

  • Associate Finance and Middle Class Prosperity Minister Mona Fortier’s senior-most aide, chief of staff Lucy Hargreaves, recently bid Parliament Hill farewell after five years
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 17, 2021
Associate Finance and Middle Class Prosperity Minister Mona Fortier, pictured during a press conference on 2021 pre-budget consultations on Jan. 25. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Hargreaves exits as chief of staff to Associate Finance Minister Fortier

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 17, 2021
  • Associate Finance and Middle Class Prosperity Minister Mona Fortier’s senior-most aide, chief of staff Lucy Hargreaves, recently bid Parliament Hill farewell after five years

Hargreaves exits as chief of staff to Associate Finance Minister Fortier

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 17, 2021
  • Associate Finance and Middle Class Prosperity Minister Mona Fortier’s senior-most aide, chief of staff Lucy Hargreaves, recently bid Parliament Hill farewell after five years
Associate Finance and Middle Class Prosperity Minister Mona Fortier, pictured during a press conference on 2021 pre-budget consultations on Jan. 25. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Centre Block reno, welcome centre construction pegged at upwards of $5-billion by PSPC, to finish by 2030-31

  • The massive project to restore and modernize Parliament Hill’s focal point building, the Centre Block, and build a new underground welcome centre complex is
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 17, 2021
The Centre Block building, as pictured on June 16. The government has released long-awaited cost and time estimates for the project, with Public Services and Procurement Canada indicating that, so far, COVID-19 has had virtually no impact on overall plans. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Centre Block reno, welcome centre construction pegged at upwards of $5-billion by PSPC, to finish by 2030-31

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 17, 2021
  • The massive project to restore and modernize Parliament Hill’s focal point building, the Centre Block, and build a new underground welcome centre complex is

Centre Block reno, welcome centre construction pegged at upwards of $5-billion by PSPC, to finish by 2030-31

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 17, 2021
  • The massive project to restore and modernize Parliament Hill’s focal point building, the Centre Block, and build a new underground welcome centre complex is
The Centre Block building, as pictured on June 16. The government has released long-awaited cost and time estimates for the project, with Public Services and Procurement Canada indicating that, so far, COVID-19 has had virtually no impact on overall plans. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Change is the word: Meet the seven candidates for AFN national chief

  • Candidates looking to lead the Assembly of First Nations say it’s time for change—change within the assembly, and change for First Nations people across
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 16, 2021
Outgoing Assembly of First Nations National Chief Perry Bellegarde is pictured speaking at the AFN's special chiefs assembly on federal legislation, held in Gatineau in May 2018. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Change is the word: Meet the seven candidates for AFN national chief

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 16, 2021
  • Candidates looking to lead the Assembly of First Nations say it’s time for change—change within the assembly, and change for First Nations people across

Change is the word: Meet the seven candidates for AFN national chief

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 16, 2021
  • Candidates looking to lead the Assembly of First Nations say it’s time for change—change within the assembly, and change for First Nations people across
Outgoing Assembly of First Nations National Chief Perry Bellegarde is pictured speaking at the AFN's special chiefs assembly on federal legislation, held in Gatineau in May 2018. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

New caucus services, communications heads tapped for the LRB

  • Julie Dewolfe marked her last day as director of caucus services and operations in the Liberal research bureau on June 11, and soon, Linda
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 14, 2021
Members of the Liberal caucus are pictured during the party's January 2020 winter caucus meeting. The LRB's new communications director, Cole Davidson, is pictured top left; Tina Derak, Ontario regional adviser, bottom left; Mike Cavanaugh, top right; and Matthew Kirkeby, special assistant for research, is bottom right. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade and photographs courtesy of LinkedIn

New caucus services, communications heads tapped for the LRB

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 14, 2021
  • Julie Dewolfe marked her last day as director of caucus services and operations in the Liberal research bureau on June 11, and soon, Linda

New caucus services, communications heads tapped for the LRB

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 14, 2021
  • Julie Dewolfe marked her last day as director of caucus services and operations in the Liberal research bureau on June 11, and soon, Linda
Members of the Liberal caucus are pictured during the party's January 2020 winter caucus meeting. The LRB's new communications director, Cole Davidson, is pictured top left; Tina Derak, Ontario regional adviser, bottom left; Mike Cavanaugh, top right; and Matthew Kirkeby, special assistant for research, is bottom right. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade and photographs courtesy of LinkedIn

Chief Government Whip Holland hires two committees advisers and an executive assistant

  • Chief Government Whip Mark Holland welcomed some fresh faces to his team this spring, with two new committees advisers and a new executive assistant
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 10, 2021
Chief Government Whip Mark Holland, pictured during a March 25, 2021, meeting of the House of Commons' Board of Internal Economy. Screenshot courtesy of ParlVu

Chief Government Whip Holland hires two committees advisers and an executive assistant

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 10, 2021
  • Chief Government Whip Mark Holland welcomed some fresh faces to his team this spring, with two new committees advisers and a new executive assistant

Chief Government Whip Holland hires two committees advisers and an executive assistant

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 10, 2021
  • Chief Government Whip Mark Holland welcomed some fresh faces to his team this spring, with two new committees advisers and a new executive assistant
Chief Government Whip Mark Holland, pictured during a March 25, 2021, meeting of the House of Commons' Board of Internal Economy. Screenshot courtesy of ParlVu

Working group struck to review Red Chamber’s opaque environmental policy

  • A new group of four Senators will be working this summer to review and make recommendations to update the Red Chamber’s almost 30-year-old environmental
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 9, 2021
The Senate of Canada Building at 2 Rideau St., pictured on Dec. 10, 2020. The new four-member Senate environmental working group, as a subgroup of CIBA, will be able to meet through the summer, even if Parliament is dissolved for an election. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Working group struck to review Red Chamber’s opaque environmental policy

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 9, 2021
  • A new group of four Senators will be working this summer to review and make recommendations to update the Red Chamber’s almost 30-year-old environmental

Working group struck to review Red Chamber’s opaque environmental policy

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 9, 2021
  • A new group of four Senators will be working this summer to review and make recommendations to update the Red Chamber’s almost 30-year-old environmental
The Senate of Canada Building at 2 Rideau St., pictured on Dec. 10, 2020. The new four-member Senate environmental working group, as a subgroup of CIBA, will be able to meet through the summer, even if Parliament is dissolved for an election. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Feds seek approval for another $24-billion in spending for 2021-22

  • The first supplementary estimates of the year were tabled on May 27, outlining another $41.2-billion in federal spending, of which $24-billion requires approval from
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 9, 2021
Treasury Board President Jean-Yves Duclos, pictured with Public Services Minister Anita Anand at a press conference on Oct. 26, 2020, tabled the supplementary estimates (A) for 2021-22 in the House on May 27. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Feds seek approval for another $24-billion in spending for 2021-22

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 9, 2021
  • The first supplementary estimates of the year were tabled on May 27, outlining another $41.2-billion in federal spending, of which $24-billion requires approval from

Feds seek approval for another $24-billion in spending for 2021-22

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 9, 2021
  • The first supplementary estimates of the year were tabled on May 27, outlining another $41.2-billion in federal spending, of which $24-billion requires approval from
Treasury Board President Jean-Yves Duclos, pictured with Public Services Minister Anita Anand at a press conference on Oct. 26, 2020, tabled the supplementary estimates (A) for 2021-22 in the House on May 27. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Fisheries Minister Jordan promotes new policy head

  • Fisheries, Oceans, and Canadian Coast Guard Minister Bernadette Jordan has promoted Jennifer Phillips to lead her policy team, along with recently welcoming two new
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 9, 2021
Fisheries and Oceans Minister Bernadette Jordan, pictured in May 2019, has promoted Jennifer Phillips to take over as her new director of policy. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Fisheries Minister Jordan promotes new policy head

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 9, 2021
  • Fisheries, Oceans, and Canadian Coast Guard Minister Bernadette Jordan has promoted Jennifer Phillips to lead her policy team, along with recently welcoming two new

Fisheries Minister Jordan promotes new policy head

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 9, 2021
  • Fisheries, Oceans, and Canadian Coast Guard Minister Bernadette Jordan has promoted Jennifer Phillips to lead her policy team, along with recently welcoming two new
Fisheries and Oceans Minister Bernadette Jordan, pictured in May 2019, has promoted Jennifer Phillips to take over as her new director of policy. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Den Tandt heads to CIGI, Lametti hires McKenna’s press secretary

  • Senior communications adviser Michael Den Tandt will soon be bidding the Hill and Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland’s office farewell. He’s
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 7, 2021
Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, pictured on Aug. 18, 2020, during a press conference after she was sworn in to replace Bill Morneau as minister of finance. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Den Tandt heads to CIGI, Lametti hires McKenna’s press secretary

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 7, 2021
  • Senior communications adviser Michael Den Tandt will soon be bidding the Hill and Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland’s office farewell. He’s

Den Tandt heads to CIGI, Lametti hires McKenna’s press secretary

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 7, 2021
  • Senior communications adviser Michael Den Tandt will soon be bidding the Hill and Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland’s office farewell. He’s
Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, pictured on Aug. 18, 2020, during a press conference after she was sworn in to replace Bill Morneau as minister of finance. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Press secretary changes for ministers LeBlanc and Blair

  • Queen’s Privy Council President and Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc has seen a handful of staffing moves of late, including the departure of press
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 2, 2021
Queen's Privy Council President and Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc, pictured left on Oct. 27, 2020, and Public Safety Minister Bill Blair, pictured April 20, 2020. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Press secretary changes for ministers LeBlanc and Blair

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 2, 2021
  • Queen’s Privy Council President and Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc has seen a handful of staffing moves of late, including the departure of press

Press secretary changes for ministers LeBlanc and Blair

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 2, 2021
  • Queen’s Privy Council President and Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc has seen a handful of staffing moves of late, including the departure of press
Queen's Privy Council President and Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc, pictured left on Oct. 27, 2020, and Public Safety Minister Bill Blair, pictured April 20, 2020. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Tackling Victoria Building reno earlier could save $65-million, department estimates show

  • Public Services and Procurement Canada has sought the Senate’s go-ahead to advance the Victoria Building’s renovation, ahead of the East Block’s full refurbishment, a decision
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 2, 2021
The Victoria Building at 140 Wellington St., as pictured on May 19. Departmental estimates obtained by The Hill Times indicate that renovating this building earlier than currently planned, alongside Block 2's construction, could save roughly $65-million. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Tackling Victoria Building reno earlier could save $65-million, department estimates show

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 2, 2021
  • Public Services and Procurement Canada has sought the Senate’s go-ahead to advance the Victoria Building’s renovation, ahead of the East Block’s full refurbishment, a decision

Tackling Victoria Building reno earlier could save $65-million, department estimates show

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 2, 2021
  • Public Services and Procurement Canada has sought the Senate’s go-ahead to advance the Victoria Building’s renovation, ahead of the East Block’s full refurbishment, a decision
The Victoria Building at 140 Wellington St., as pictured on May 19. Departmental estimates obtained by The Hill Times indicate that renovating this building earlier than currently planned, alongside Block 2's construction, could save roughly $65-million. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

New directors on deck for Treasury Board President Duclos

  • Treasury Board President Jean-Yves Duclos saw quite the office shake-up earlier this spring, with three new directors named, including Jean-Sébastien Bock as head of
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 31, 2021
Treasury Board President Jean-Yves Duclos, pictured during a Nov. 27, 2020, press conference alongside Indigenous Services Minister Marc Miller, left, and Health Minister Patty Hajdu. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

New directors on deck for Treasury Board President Duclos

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 31, 2021
  • Treasury Board President Jean-Yves Duclos saw quite the office shake-up earlier this spring, with three new directors named, including Jean-Sébastien Bock as head of

New directors on deck for Treasury Board President Duclos

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 31, 2021
  • Treasury Board President Jean-Yves Duclos saw quite the office shake-up earlier this spring, with three new directors named, including Jean-Sébastien Bock as head of
Treasury Board President Jean-Yves Duclos, pictured during a Nov. 27, 2020, press conference alongside Indigenous Services Minister Marc Miller, left, and Health Minister Patty Hajdu. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Meet Marci Surkes, the PMO’s air traffic controller

  • Marci Surkes, now executive director of policy and cabinet affairs to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, has seen a lot over her 14 years on
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 26, 2021
Marci Surkes, pictured in 2017 during her time as chief of staff to then-public safety minister Ralph Goodale. The Hill Times photograph by Laura Ryckewaert

Meet Marci Surkes, the PMO’s air traffic controller

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 26, 2021
  • Marci Surkes, now executive director of policy and cabinet affairs to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, has seen a lot over her 14 years on

Meet Marci Surkes, the PMO’s air traffic controller

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 26, 2021
  • Marci Surkes, now executive director of policy and cabinet affairs to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, has seen a lot over her 14 years on
Marci Surkes, pictured in 2017 during her time as chief of staff to then-public safety minister Ralph Goodale. The Hill Times photograph by Laura Ryckewaert

Staff on the move in Prime Minister Trudeau’s office

  • With the summer recess drawing near, there’s been lots of staff movement on the Hill of late, including in Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s office,
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 26, 2021
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is pictured during a press conference with reporters in the Sir John A. Macdonald building on April 16. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Staff on the move in Prime Minister Trudeau’s office

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 26, 2021
  • With the summer recess drawing near, there’s been lots of staff movement on the Hill of late, including in Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s office,

Staff on the move in Prime Minister Trudeau’s office

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 26, 2021
  • With the summer recess drawing near, there’s been lots of staff movement on the Hill of late, including in Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s office,
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is pictured during a press conference with reporters in the Sir John A. Macdonald building on April 16. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

New directors for policy, comms in Diversity, Inclusion, and Youth Minister Chagger’s office

  • Diversity, Inclusion, and Youth Minister Bardish Chagger has seen a number of senior staff changes of late, most recently naming two new directors in
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 24, 2021
Diversity, Inclusion, and Youth Minister Bardish Chagger is pictured leaving the West Block building on July 22, 2020, followed by her then-director of parliamentary affairs Allen Alexandre. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

New directors for policy, comms in Diversity, Inclusion, and Youth Minister Chagger’s office

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 24, 2021
  • Diversity, Inclusion, and Youth Minister Bardish Chagger has seen a number of senior staff changes of late, most recently naming two new directors in

New directors for policy, comms in Diversity, Inclusion, and Youth Minister Chagger’s office

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 24, 2021
  • Diversity, Inclusion, and Youth Minister Bardish Chagger has seen a number of senior staff changes of late, most recently naming two new directors in
Diversity, Inclusion, and Youth Minister Bardish Chagger is pictured leaving the West Block building on July 22, 2020, followed by her then-director of parliamentary affairs Allen Alexandre. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

No word yet on privacy commissioner appointment process, with Therrien’s term up in two weeks

  • Federal privacy commissioner Daniel Therrien’s term is up on June 4, and as it stands, there’s no public indication of action on an appointment
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 19, 2021
Privacy Commissioner Daniel Therrien, pictured with a member of his staff during an appearance before the Senate National Security and Defence Committee on April 29, 2019. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

No word yet on privacy commissioner appointment process, with Therrien’s term up in two weeks

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 19, 2021
  • Federal privacy commissioner Daniel Therrien’s term is up on June 4, and as it stands, there’s no public indication of action on an appointment

No word yet on privacy commissioner appointment process, with Therrien’s term up in two weeks

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 19, 2021
  • Federal privacy commissioner Daniel Therrien’s term is up on June 4, and as it stands, there’s no public indication of action on an appointment
Privacy Commissioner Daniel Therrien, pictured with a member of his staff during an appearance before the Senate National Security and Defence Committee on April 29, 2019. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Comms team changes for ministers Lametti, Tassi, and Champagne

  • Justice Minister David Lametti is in want of a new press secretary, following Rachel Rappaport’s recent exit to become director of communications to Labour
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 19, 2021
Justice Minister David Lametti, left, Labour Minister Filomena Tassi, and Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne have all seen shifts among their communications staff in recent weeks. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Comms team changes for ministers Lametti, Tassi, and Champagne

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 19, 2021
  • Justice Minister David Lametti is in want of a new press secretary, following Rachel Rappaport’s recent exit to become director of communications to Labour

Comms team changes for ministers Lametti, Tassi, and Champagne

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 19, 2021
  • Justice Minister David Lametti is in want of a new press secretary, following Rachel Rappaport’s recent exit to become director of communications to Labour
Justice Minister David Lametti, left, Labour Minister Filomena Tassi, and Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne have all seen shifts among their communications staff in recent weeks. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Industry reps, MP urge swift action on committee calls to help interpreters

  • The House Official Languages Committee has backed a number of recommendations to improve the working conditions of interpreters supporting Parliament during the shift to
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 19, 2021
Interpreters are pictured in their booths during a Feb. 16 press conference with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The House Official Languages Committee recently issued six recommendations to better support and protect Hill interpreters during virtual proceedings. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Industry reps, MP urge swift action on committee calls to help interpreters

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 19, 2021
  • The House Official Languages Committee has backed a number of recommendations to improve the working conditions of interpreters supporting Parliament during the shift to

Industry reps, MP urge swift action on committee calls to help interpreters

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 19, 2021
  • The House Official Languages Committee has backed a number of recommendations to improve the working conditions of interpreters supporting Parliament during the shift to
Interpreters are pictured in their booths during a Feb. 16 press conference with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The House Official Languages Committee recently issued six recommendations to better support and protect Hill interpreters during virtual proceedings. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Liberals push for Bloc MP Lemire to appear before BOIE to answer for naked Amos photo leak

  • Liberals on the House Board of Internal Economy are pushing to have the executive body invite Bloc Québécois MP Sébastien Lemire to appear to
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 13, 2021
A screenshot of Liberal MP Will Amos, left, nude in his office on April 14 was taken by Bloc MP Sébastien Lemire, right. Liberal leadership is pushing for Mr. Lemire to be called to appear before the Board of Internal Economy, in camera, to answer questions on the incident. The Hill Times file photograph and photograph by Andrew Meade

Liberals push for Bloc MP Lemire to appear before BOIE to answer for naked Amos photo leak

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 13, 2021
  • Liberals on the House Board of Internal Economy are pushing to have the executive body invite Bloc Québécois MP Sébastien Lemire to appear to

Liberals push for Bloc MP Lemire to appear before BOIE to answer for naked Amos photo leak

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 13, 2021
  • Liberals on the House Board of Internal Economy are pushing to have the executive body invite Bloc Québécois MP Sébastien Lemire to appear to
A screenshot of Liberal MP Will Amos, left, nude in his office on April 14 was taken by Bloc MP Sébastien Lemire, right. Liberal leadership is pushing for Mr. Lemire to be called to appear before the Board of Internal Economy, in camera, to answer questions on the incident. The Hill Times file photograph and photograph by Andrew Meade

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