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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.

Centre Block reno tour highlights excavations, reconstruction, and a ‘Buy Canadian’ shift

  • By this time next year—or early 2027, depending on how things progress—scaffolding is expected to cover the entirety of Centre Block’s iconic south façade.
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 3, 2025
Reporters stepped inside the historic Centre Block building for the first time in a year on Nov. 26. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Centre Block reno tour highlights excavations, reconstruction, and a ‘Buy Canadian’ shift

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 3, 2025
  • By this time next year—or early 2027, depending on how things progress—scaffolding is expected to cover the entirety of Centre Block’s iconic south façade.

Centre Block reno tour highlights excavations, reconstruction, and a ‘Buy Canadian’ shift

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 3, 2025
  • By this time next year—or early 2027, depending on how things progress—scaffolding is expected to cover the entirety of Centre Block’s iconic south façade.
Reporters stepped inside the historic Centre Block building for the first time in a year on Nov. 26. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Jobs and Families Minister Hajdu down a chief of staff

  • Plus, AI and Digital Innovation Minister Evan Solomon recently bade farewell to one of his directors of policy, among other changes.
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 1, 2025
Jobs and Families Minister Patty Hajdu speaks with reporters before a Liberal caucus meeting in the West Block on Oct. 8. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Jobs and Families Minister Hajdu down a chief of staff

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 1, 2025
  • Plus, AI and Digital Innovation Minister Evan Solomon recently bade farewell to one of his directors of policy, among other changes.

Jobs and Families Minister Hajdu down a chief of staff

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 1, 2025
  • Plus, AI and Digital Innovation Minister Evan Solomon recently bade farewell to one of his directors of policy, among other changes.
Jobs and Families Minister Patty Hajdu speaks with reporters before a Liberal caucus meeting in the West Block on Oct. 8. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

MPs, Senators at odds over future Confederation Building reno plans

  • The idea of more than half of the Senate’s share of future Block 2 offices being used by MPs while the Confederation Building is
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 28, 2025
The Confederation Building is home to some 160 MP offices. Due to its deteriorated state, some renovations have already taken place ahead of the building's full revamp, including roof repairs and window replacement. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

MPs, Senators at odds over future Confederation Building reno plans

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 28, 2025
  • The idea of more than half of the Senate’s share of future Block 2 offices being used by MPs while the Confederation Building is

MPs, Senators at odds over future Confederation Building reno plans

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 28, 2025
  • The idea of more than half of the Senate’s share of future Block 2 offices being used by MPs while the Confederation Building is
The Confederation Building is home to some 160 MP offices. Due to its deteriorated state, some renovations have already taken place ahead of the building's full revamp, including roof repairs and window replacement. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

A fresh glimpse inside the Centre Block renovation site

  • —The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT, ANDREW MEADE | November 26, 2025
The Centre Block Rehabilitation project has an overall estimated budget of $4.5-billion to $5-billion, and construction is expected to wrap up by around 2030-31. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

A fresh glimpse inside the Centre Block renovation site

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT, ANDREW MEADE | November 26, 2025
  • —The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

A fresh glimpse inside the Centre Block renovation site

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT, ANDREW MEADE | November 26, 2025
  • —The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
The Centre Block Rehabilitation project has an overall estimated budget of $4.5-billion to $5-billion, and construction is expected to wrap up by around 2030-31. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Industry Minister Joly hires defence adviser, new operations director

  • Meanwhile, there are a couple of staff to catch up on in multifaceted Minister Dominic LeBlanc’s office, including senior policy adviser Nasser Haidar.
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 26, 2025
Industry Minister Mélanie Joly welcomed a few new hands to her team in October. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Industry Minister Joly hires defence adviser, new operations director

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 26, 2025
  • Meanwhile, there are a couple of staff to catch up on in multifaceted Minister Dominic LeBlanc’s office, including senior policy adviser Nasser Haidar.

Industry Minister Joly hires defence adviser, new operations director

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 26, 2025
  • Meanwhile, there are a couple of staff to catch up on in multifaceted Minister Dominic LeBlanc’s office, including senior policy adviser Nasser Haidar.
Industry Minister Mélanie Joly welcomed a few new hands to her team in October. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Cabinet spending tops $92-million in 2024-25, up 3.7 per cent

  • Unsurprisingly, then-prime minister Justin Trudeau’s office was the highest spender, with a total of $13.1-million in expenses reported.
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 26, 2025
Then-prime minister Justin Trudeau, centre, speaks with reporters in the West Block on March 4 alongside ministers Mélanie Joly, left, Dominic LeBlanc, and David McGuinty, right. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Cabinet spending tops $92-million in 2024-25, up 3.7 per cent

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 26, 2025
  • Unsurprisingly, then-prime minister Justin Trudeau’s office was the highest spender, with a total of $13.1-million in expenses reported.

Cabinet spending tops $92-million in 2024-25, up 3.7 per cent

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 26, 2025
  • Unsurprisingly, then-prime minister Justin Trudeau’s office was the highest spender, with a total of $13.1-million in expenses reported.
Then-prime minister Justin Trudeau, centre, speaks with reporters in the West Block on March 4 alongside ministers Mélanie Joly, left, Dominic LeBlanc, and David McGuinty, right. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Minister Guilbeault’s current seven-member Quebec lieutenant shop

  • Sam Saint-Vincent is the most recent addition to the Quebec lieutenant team led by chief of staff Ann-Clara Vaillancourt.
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 24, 2025
Quebec Lieutenant Steven Guilbeault also serves as minister of Canadian identity and culture, and as the minister responsible for official languages. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Minister Guilbeault’s current seven-member Quebec lieutenant shop

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 24, 2025
  • Sam Saint-Vincent is the most recent addition to the Quebec lieutenant team led by chief of staff Ann-Clara Vaillancourt.

Minister Guilbeault’s current seven-member Quebec lieutenant shop

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 24, 2025
  • Sam Saint-Vincent is the most recent addition to the Quebec lieutenant team led by chief of staff Ann-Clara Vaillancourt.
Quebec Lieutenant Steven Guilbeault also serves as minister of Canadian identity and culture, and as the minister responsible for official languages. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

The staff behind Government House Leader MacKinnon’s office 

  • The office currently includes 17 staffers, including Arielle Morin as director of parliamentary affairs and Silvia Barkany as director of operations.
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 19, 2025
Government House Leader Steven MacKinnon, who's also currently juggling the transport portfolio, has a number of experienced parliamentary hands in his office. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

The staff behind Government House Leader MacKinnon’s office 

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 19, 2025
  • The office currently includes 17 staffers, including Arielle Morin as director of parliamentary affairs and Silvia Barkany as director of operations.

The staff behind Government House Leader MacKinnon’s office 

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 19, 2025
  • The office currently includes 17 staffers, including Arielle Morin as director of parliamentary affairs and Silvia Barkany as director of operations.
Government House Leader Steven MacKinnon, who's also currently juggling the transport portfolio, has a number of experienced parliamentary hands in his office. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

PSPC scales back sustainability measures for Centre Block project  

  • The official change in sustainability plans may come as a surprise to Senators, as the Senate’s subcommittee on renovations indicated it has not yet
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 19, 2025
Public Services and Procurement Canada has scrapped some sustainability measures previously included in Centre Block project plans. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

PSPC scales back sustainability measures for Centre Block project  

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 19, 2025
  • The official change in sustainability plans may come as a surprise to Senators, as the Senate’s subcommittee on renovations indicated it has not yet

PSPC scales back sustainability measures for Centre Block project  

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 19, 2025
  • The official change in sustainability plans may come as a surprise to Senators, as the Senate’s subcommittee on renovations indicated it has not yet
Public Services and Procurement Canada has scrapped some sustainability measures previously included in Centre Block project plans. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Notable updates to office of Trade Minister Sidhu

  • Changes to the trade office include Beata Nawacki taking over as acting policy director following Sarah Manney's exit for the Prime Minister's Office.
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 17, 2025
International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu has named a new acting policy director since Hill Climbers' last check in, among other changes. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Notable updates to office of Trade Minister Sidhu

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 17, 2025
  • Changes to the trade office include Beata Nawacki taking over as acting policy director following Sarah Manney's exit for the Prime Minister's Office.

Notable updates to office of Trade Minister Sidhu

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 17, 2025
  • Changes to the trade office include Beata Nawacki taking over as acting policy director following Sarah Manney's exit for the Prime Minister's Office.
International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu has named a new acting policy director since Hill Climbers' last check in, among other changes. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Federal spending jumped 5.7 per cent in 2024-25

  • Program expenses for the year totalled $489.9-billion, while public debt charges reached $53.4-billion.
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 12, 2025
Treasury Board President Shafqat Ali, left, with Government Transformation, Public Works, and Procurement Minister Joël Lightbound at an Oct. 30 House Operations and Estimates Committee meeting. Ali tabled the 2025 Public Accounts in the House of Commons on Nov. 7. The Hill Times photograph Andrew Meade

Federal spending jumped 5.7 per cent in 2024-25

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 12, 2025
  • Program expenses for the year totalled $489.9-billion, while public debt charges reached $53.4-billion.

Federal spending jumped 5.7 per cent in 2024-25

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 12, 2025
  • Program expenses for the year totalled $489.9-billion, while public debt charges reached $53.4-billion.
Treasury Board President Shafqat Ali, left, with Government Transformation, Public Works, and Procurement Minister Joël Lightbound at an Oct. 30 House Operations and Estimates Committee meeting. Ali tabled the 2025 Public Accounts in the House of Commons on Nov. 7. The Hill Times photograph Andrew Meade

Catching up with Public Safety Minister Anandasangaree’s team

  • The currently 15-member office doesn’t include many ex-aides to former public safety ministers, with a higher proportion of ex-justice staffers instead.
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 12, 2025
Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree speaks with reporters in the House of Commons foyer after Question Period on Oct. 8. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Catching up with Public Safety Minister Anandasangaree’s team

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 12, 2025
  • The currently 15-member office doesn’t include many ex-aides to former public safety ministers, with a higher proportion of ex-justice staffers instead.

Catching up with Public Safety Minister Anandasangaree’s team

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 12, 2025
  • The currently 15-member office doesn’t include many ex-aides to former public safety ministers, with a higher proportion of ex-justice staffers instead.
Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree speaks with reporters in the House of Commons foyer after Question Period on Oct. 8. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘It’s none of their business’: Senators hit the brakes on new staff ethics code after political-disclosure rules make waves

  • Central to concerns is a need for staff to disclose broadly defined personal political activities undertaken outside of work.
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 12, 2025
Senate Chamber in Senate of Canada Building
Senate Chamber in Senate of Canada Building
A new Code of Values and Ethics for Senate Staff was implemented in early September, and paused pending review and consultations last month. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘It’s none of their business’: Senators hit the brakes on new staff ethics code after political-disclosure rules make waves

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 12, 2025
  • Central to concerns is a need for staff to disclose broadly defined personal political activities undertaken outside of work.

‘It’s none of their business’: Senators hit the brakes on new staff ethics code after political-disclosure rules make waves

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 12, 2025
  • Central to concerns is a need for staff to disclose broadly defined personal political activities undertaken outside of work.
Senate Chamber in Senate of Canada Building
A new Code of Values and Ethics for Senate Staff was implemented in early September, and paused pending review and consultations last month. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

A look at Seniors Secretary McLean’s four-person shop

  • Plus, Hill Climbers has an update on Defence Minister David McGuinty’s office, which includes policy director Radey Barrack and senior adviser Renée Filiatrault.
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 10, 2025
Secretary of State for Seniors Stephanie McLean speaks at a pre-budget announcement of a new federal anti-fraud strategy and Financial Crimes Agency in the Wellington Building on Oct. 20. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

A look at Seniors Secretary McLean’s four-person shop

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 10, 2025
  • Plus, Hill Climbers has an update on Defence Minister David McGuinty’s office, which includes policy director Radey Barrack and senior adviser Renée Filiatrault.

A look at Seniors Secretary McLean’s four-person shop

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 10, 2025
  • Plus, Hill Climbers has an update on Defence Minister David McGuinty’s office, which includes policy director Radey Barrack and senior adviser Renée Filiatrault.
Secretary of State for Seniors Stephanie McLean speaks at a pre-budget announcement of a new federal anti-fraud strategy and Financial Crimes Agency in the Wellington Building on Oct. 20. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Fresh faces among Public Works Minister Lightbound’s 16-member team

  • Wilder Walker-Stewart has been elevated to the role of director of policy to Minister Lightbound, overseeing advisers Whitney McDiarmid and Kabisan Thanendran.
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 5, 2025
Government Transformation, Public Works, and Procurement Minister Joël Lightbound speaks to reporters during a press conference in the Sir John A. Macdonald Building on Sept. 25. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Fresh faces among Public Works Minister Lightbound’s 16-member team

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 5, 2025
  • Wilder Walker-Stewart has been elevated to the role of director of policy to Minister Lightbound, overseeing advisers Whitney McDiarmid and Kabisan Thanendran.

Fresh faces among Public Works Minister Lightbound’s 16-member team

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 5, 2025
  • Wilder Walker-Stewart has been elevated to the role of director of policy to Minister Lightbound, overseeing advisers Whitney McDiarmid and Kabisan Thanendran.
Government Transformation, Public Works, and Procurement Minister Joël Lightbound speaks to reporters during a press conference in the Sir John A. Macdonald Building on Sept. 25. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘Very disappointing’: PSPC makes new freelance interpretation procurement rules official

  • The newly published contract terms for freelance interpreters on the Hill maintain a shift to prioritizing offers by ‘lowest evaluated price.’
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 5, 2025
Public Services and Procurement Canada says concerns raised over its proposed changes to procurement rules for federal freelance interpreters earlier this year have been addressed in the now-published new contract terms, but a leading industry association says key concerns remain. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘Very disappointing’: PSPC makes new freelance interpretation procurement rules official

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 5, 2025
  • The newly published contract terms for freelance interpreters on the Hill maintain a shift to prioritizing offers by ‘lowest evaluated price.’

‘Very disappointing’: PSPC makes new freelance interpretation procurement rules official

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 5, 2025
  • The newly published contract terms for freelance interpreters on the Hill maintain a shift to prioritizing offers by ‘lowest evaluated price.’
Public Services and Procurement Canada says concerns raised over its proposed changes to procurement rules for federal freelance interpreters earlier this year have been addressed in the now-published new contract terms, but a leading industry association says key concerns remain. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Breaking down the staff behind Mark Carney’s PMO: part 2

  • Derek Lipman, an experienced Liberal Party organizer, is now appointments director; and former Data Sciences VP Rosalie Nadeau is research and advertising director.
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 3, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney arrives for a Liberal caucus meeting in the West Block on Sept. 17, followed by deputy communications director for media relations Audrey Champoux, left. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Breaking down the staff behind Mark Carney’s PMO: part 2

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 3, 2025
  • Derek Lipman, an experienced Liberal Party organizer, is now appointments director; and former Data Sciences VP Rosalie Nadeau is research and advertising director.

Breaking down the staff behind Mark Carney’s PMO: part 2

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 3, 2025
  • Derek Lipman, an experienced Liberal Party organizer, is now appointments director; and former Data Sciences VP Rosalie Nadeau is research and advertising director.
Prime Minister Mark Carney arrives for a Liberal caucus meeting in the West Block on Sept. 17, followed by deputy communications director for media relations Audrey Champoux, left. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Breaking down the staff behind Mark Carney’s PMO: part 1

  • Ex-cabinet chiefs of staff Alexandre Boulé and Anthony Laporte are among those who’ve landed roles in the PMO, as senior adviser and strategic adviser,
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 29, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney enters the House of Commons foyer on his way to the Chamber, followed by his director of issues management Jeff Costen. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Breaking down the staff behind Mark Carney’s PMO: part 1

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 29, 2025
  • Ex-cabinet chiefs of staff Alexandre Boulé and Anthony Laporte are among those who’ve landed roles in the PMO, as senior adviser and strategic adviser,

Breaking down the staff behind Mark Carney’s PMO: part 1

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 29, 2025
  • Ex-cabinet chiefs of staff Alexandre Boulé and Anthony Laporte are among those who’ve landed roles in the PMO, as senior adviser and strategic adviser,
Prime Minister Mark Carney enters the House of Commons foyer on his way to the Chamber, followed by his director of issues management Jeff Costen. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

A look at the staff labouring in the offices of secretaries of state Zerucelli, Belanger

  • Both secretaries of state have six-member teams, which appears to be the average office size for Prime Minister Mark Carney’s fleet of junior cabinet
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 15, 2025
Secretary of State for Labour John Zerucelli, left, and Secretary of State for Rural Development Buckley Belanger. The Hill Times photographs by Sam Garcia and Andrew Meade

A look at the staff labouring in the offices of secretaries of state Zerucelli, Belanger

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 15, 2025
  • Both secretaries of state have six-member teams, which appears to be the average office size for Prime Minister Mark Carney’s fleet of junior cabinet

A look at the staff labouring in the offices of secretaries of state Zerucelli, Belanger

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 15, 2025
  • Both secretaries of state have six-member teams, which appears to be the average office size for Prime Minister Mark Carney’s fleet of junior cabinet
Secretary of State for Labour John Zerucelli, left, and Secretary of State for Rural Development Buckley Belanger. The Hill Times photographs by Sam Garcia and Andrew Meade

Breaking down the offices of secretaries of state Gainey, Long

  • David Frank-Savoie is now a policy and operations director for Secretary of State Anna Gainey, while Josh Mbandi runs policy for Secretary of State
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 13, 2025
Secretary of State for Children and Youth Anna Gainey, left, and Secretary of State for the Canada Revenue Agency and Financial Institutions Wayne Long are staffing up their offices. The Hill Times photographs by Sam Garcia

Breaking down the offices of secretaries of state Gainey, Long

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 13, 2025
  • David Frank-Savoie is now a policy and operations director for Secretary of State Anna Gainey, while Josh Mbandi runs policy for Secretary of State

Breaking down the offices of secretaries of state Gainey, Long

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 13, 2025
  • David Frank-Savoie is now a policy and operations director for Secretary of State Anna Gainey, while Josh Mbandi runs policy for Secretary of State
Secretary of State for Children and Youth Anna Gainey, left, and Secretary of State for the Canada Revenue Agency and Financial Institutions Wayne Long are staffing up their offices. The Hill Times photographs by Sam Garcia

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
Feature | BY 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

Feature | BY 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

Feature | BY 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
Feature | BY 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 

Feature | BY 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 

Feature | BY 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.
Feature | BY 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

Feature | BY 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

Feature | BY 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.
Feature | BY 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

Feature | BY 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

Feature | BY 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,
Feature | BY 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

Feature | BY 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

Feature | BY 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.
Feature | BY 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

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Identifying the 20-plus members in Culture Minister Guilbeault’s office

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  • 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
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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,
Feature | BY 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

Feature | BY 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

Feature | BY 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
Feature | BY 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

Feature | BY 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

Feature | BY 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
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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
Feature | BY 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

Feature | BY 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

Feature | BY 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
Feature | BY 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

Feature | BY 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

Feature | BY 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
Feature | BY 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

Feature | BY 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

Feature | BY 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
Feature | BY 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

Feature | BY 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

Feature | BY 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
Feature | BY 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

Feature | BY 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

Feature | BY 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
Feature | BY 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

Feature | BY 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

Feature | BY 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
Feature | BY 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

Feature | BY 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

Feature | BY 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,
Feature | BY 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

Feature | BY 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

Feature | BY 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
Feature | BY 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

Feature | BY 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

Feature | BY 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
Feature | BY 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

Feature | BY 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

Feature | BY 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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