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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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Conflict watchdog’s power to sanction MPs should be defined, argues CPC MP Reid, but other MPs not convinced

  • For the first time ever, the federal conflict of interest commissioner flexed his power to recommend sanctions against a Member of Parliament under the
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 24, 2021
Conservative MP Scott Reid, far left, says he thinks MPs should look to define what sanctions the federal Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner can recommend for contraventions of the Conflict Code for MPs, an idea his caucus colleague, Peter Kent, supports. But Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux and NDP MP Charlie Angus say it's not an issue on their radar. The Hill Times file photograph and photographs courtesy of Andrew Meade

Conflict watchdog’s power to sanction MPs should be defined, argues CPC MP Reid, but other MPs not convinced

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 24, 2021
  • For the first time ever, the federal conflict of interest commissioner flexed his power to recommend sanctions against a Member of Parliament under the

Conflict watchdog’s power to sanction MPs should be defined, argues CPC MP Reid, but other MPs not convinced

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 24, 2021
  • For the first time ever, the federal conflict of interest commissioner flexed his power to recommend sanctions against a Member of Parliament under the
Conservative MP Scott Reid, far left, says he thinks MPs should look to define what sanctions the federal Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner can recommend for contraventions of the Conflict Code for MPs, an idea his caucus colleague, Peter Kent, supports. But Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux and NDP MP Charlie Angus say it's not an issue on their radar. The Hill Times file photograph and photographs courtesy of Andrew Meade

Environment Minister Wilkinson hires new policy director, Joanna Dafoe

  • Environment and Climate Change Minister Jonathan Wilkinson has some fresh perspective on his policy team, with Joanna Dafoe having recently joined his office as
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 22, 2021
Environment Minister Jonathan Wilkinson, pictured in Ottawa on Nov. 19, 2020, making an announcement of the government's plan to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Environment Minister Wilkinson hires new policy director, Joanna Dafoe

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 22, 2021
  • Environment and Climate Change Minister Jonathan Wilkinson has some fresh perspective on his policy team, with Joanna Dafoe having recently joined his office as

Environment Minister Wilkinson hires new policy director, Joanna Dafoe

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 22, 2021
  • Environment and Climate Change Minister Jonathan Wilkinson has some fresh perspective on his policy team, with Joanna Dafoe having recently joined his office as
Environment Minister Jonathan Wilkinson, pictured in Ottawa on Nov. 19, 2020, making an announcement of the government's plan to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Kippen exits as chief to Minister Chagger to join Liberal HQ

  • Diversity, Inclusion, and Youth Minister Bardish Chagger is in the market for a new chief of staff following Jamie Kippen’s exit for Liberal Party
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 17, 2021
Diversity Minister Bardish Chagger, left, recently bade farewell to her chief of staff, and International Development Minister Karina Gould is set to do the same at the end of this month. The Hill Times photographs by Cynthia Münster and Andrew Meade

Kippen exits as chief to Minister Chagger to join Liberal HQ

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 17, 2021
  • Diversity, Inclusion, and Youth Minister Bardish Chagger is in the market for a new chief of staff following Jamie Kippen’s exit for Liberal Party

Kippen exits as chief to Minister Chagger to join Liberal HQ

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 17, 2021
  • Diversity, Inclusion, and Youth Minister Bardish Chagger is in the market for a new chief of staff following Jamie Kippen’s exit for Liberal Party
Diversity Minister Bardish Chagger, left, recently bade farewell to her chief of staff, and International Development Minister Karina Gould is set to do the same at the end of this month. The Hill Times photographs by Cynthia Münster and Andrew Meade

Freelance interpreters await new contract terms, after PSPC’s proposed changes sparked concern

  • The final terms of the new contract for federal freelance interpreters, including those covering Parliament Hill, are still eagerly awaited, months after an advocacy
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 17, 2021
Nicole Gagnon, a freelance interpreter on Parliament Hill and Canadian advocacy lead for the International Association of Conference Interpreters, says Public Services and Procurement Canada's proposal to only define meetings where a 'majority' of participants take part remotely as distance interpreting events would put the health and safety of interpreters at risk. Photograph courtesy of Sam Garcia

Freelance interpreters await new contract terms, after PSPC’s proposed changes sparked concern

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 17, 2021
  • The final terms of the new contract for federal freelance interpreters, including those covering Parliament Hill, are still eagerly awaited, months after an advocacy

Freelance interpreters await new contract terms, after PSPC’s proposed changes sparked concern

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 17, 2021
  • The final terms of the new contract for federal freelance interpreters, including those covering Parliament Hill, are still eagerly awaited, months after an advocacy
Nicole Gagnon, a freelance interpreter on Parliament Hill and Canadian advocacy lead for the International Association of Conference Interpreters, says Public Services and Procurement Canada's proposal to only define meetings where a 'majority' of participants take part remotely as distance interpreting events would put the health and safety of interpreters at risk. Photograph courtesy of Sam Garcia

Trade Minister Ng hires a new policy director, Jillian White

  • Small Business, Export Promotion, and International Trade Minister Mary Ng has new hands on the wheel of her ministerial policy team, after recruiting Jillian White from
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 15, 2021
Small Business, Export Promotion, and International Trade Minister Mary Ng, pictured Sept. 15, 2020, on the Hill. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Trade Minister Ng hires a new policy director, Jillian White

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 15, 2021
  • Small Business, Export Promotion, and International Trade Minister Mary Ng has new hands on the wheel of her ministerial policy team, after recruiting Jillian White from

Trade Minister Ng hires a new policy director, Jillian White

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 15, 2021
  • Small Business, Export Promotion, and International Trade Minister Mary Ng has new hands on the wheel of her ministerial policy team, after recruiting Jillian White from
Small Business, Export Promotion, and International Trade Minister Mary Ng, pictured Sept. 15, 2020, on the Hill. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Government to ask MPs to approve $142-billion, to start with, to cover costs in 2021-22

  • The government will ask MPs to approve $142-billion in spending to keep it running through the 2021-22 fiscal year. Senior Ministers Deb Schulte (King-Vaughan,
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT, PETER MAZEREEUW | March 15, 2021
Treasury Board President Jean-Yves Duclos is responsible for the government's main estimates, which were tabled in Parliament by Seniors Minister Deb Schulte on Feb. 25. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Government to ask MPs to approve $142-billion, to start with, to cover costs in 2021-22

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT, PETER MAZEREEUW | March 15, 2021
  • The government will ask MPs to approve $142-billion in spending to keep it running through the 2021-22 fiscal year. Senior Ministers Deb Schulte (King-Vaughan,

Government to ask MPs to approve $142-billion, to start with, to cover costs in 2021-22

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT, PETER MAZEREEUW | March 15, 2021
  • The government will ask MPs to approve $142-billion in spending to keep it running through the 2021-22 fiscal year. Senior Ministers Deb Schulte (King-Vaughan,
Treasury Board President Jean-Yves Duclos is responsible for the government's main estimates, which were tabled in Parliament by Seniors Minister Deb Schulte on Feb. 25. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Not open to interpretation: virtual Parliament exacerbates pre-existing issues with vital service

  • Parliament’s shift to hybrid virtual proceedings as a result of COVID-19 has led to a spike in injuries for Hill interpreters, and in turn,
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 10, 2021
Conservative MP Steven Blaney, right, and NDP MP Alexandre Boulerice, both voiced support for the Parliament to look into the idea of 'streamlining' translation and interpretation services on the Hill in response to recent experiences. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Not open to interpretation: virtual Parliament exacerbates pre-existing issues with vital service

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 10, 2021
  • Parliament’s shift to hybrid virtual proceedings as a result of COVID-19 has led to a spike in injuries for Hill interpreters, and in turn,

Not open to interpretation: virtual Parliament exacerbates pre-existing issues with vital service

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 10, 2021
  • Parliament’s shift to hybrid virtual proceedings as a result of COVID-19 has led to a spike in injuries for Hill interpreters, and in turn,
Conservative MP Steven Blaney, right, and NDP MP Alexandre Boulerice, both voiced support for the Parliament to look into the idea of 'streamlining' translation and interpretation services on the Hill in response to recent experiences. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Minister Carr’s team beginning to take shape

  • Liberal MP Jim Carr was returned to the government’s front bench on Jan. 12, as a minister without portfolio serving as the PM’s special
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 10, 2021
Liberal MP Jim Carr, pictured May 13, 2019, was named a minister without portfolio as the prime minister's special representative for the Prairies on Jan. 12. So far, he's named a chief of staff, policy director, and communications director to support him. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Minister Carr’s team beginning to take shape

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 10, 2021
  • Liberal MP Jim Carr was returned to the government’s front bench on Jan. 12, as a minister without portfolio serving as the PM’s special

Minister Carr’s team beginning to take shape

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 10, 2021
  • Liberal MP Jim Carr was returned to the government’s front bench on Jan. 12, as a minister without portfolio serving as the PM’s special
Liberal MP Jim Carr, pictured May 13, 2019, was named a minister without portfolio as the prime minister's special representative for the Prairies on Jan. 12. So far, he's named a chief of staff, policy director, and communications director to support him. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Social Development Minister Hussen adds two policy assistants, new Atlantic adviser

  • Families, Children, and Social Development Minister Ahmed Hussen has five recent additions to his ministerial team, including Jibril Hussein as Atlantic regional affairs adviser
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 8, 2021
Families, Children, and Social Development Minister Ahmed Hussen, pictured leaving a cabinet meeting in the West Block on Dec. 10, 2019. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Social Development Minister Hussen adds two policy assistants, new Atlantic adviser

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 8, 2021
  • Families, Children, and Social Development Minister Ahmed Hussen has five recent additions to his ministerial team, including Jibril Hussein as Atlantic regional affairs adviser

Social Development Minister Hussen adds two policy assistants, new Atlantic adviser

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 8, 2021
  • Families, Children, and Social Development Minister Ahmed Hussen has five recent additions to his ministerial team, including Jibril Hussein as Atlantic regional affairs adviser
Families, Children, and Social Development Minister Ahmed Hussen, pictured leaving a cabinet meeting in the West Block on Dec. 10, 2019. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

A look at new Foreign Affairs Minister Garneau’s team, so far

  • After five years as transport minister, now-Foreign Affairs Minister Marc Garneau is firming up a new team, and, so far, a number of staffers
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 3, 2021
Foreign Affairs Minister Marc Garneau is firming up his new ministerial team and so far has brought over a couple of staffers from his former office as transport minister: special assistant for communications William Harvey-Blouin and policy adviser Alexandre Boulé. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

A look at new Foreign Affairs Minister Garneau’s team, so far

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 3, 2021
  • After five years as transport minister, now-Foreign Affairs Minister Marc Garneau is firming up a new team, and, so far, a number of staffers

A look at new Foreign Affairs Minister Garneau’s team, so far

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 3, 2021
  • After five years as transport minister, now-Foreign Affairs Minister Marc Garneau is firming up a new team, and, so far, a number of staffers
Foreign Affairs Minister Marc Garneau is firming up his new ministerial team and so far has brought over a couple of staffers from his former office as transport minister: special assistant for communications William Harvey-Blouin and policy adviser Alexandre Boulé. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

House reports $344.2-million in spending so far in 2020-21, as BOIE extends COVID supports for MPs

  • Thanks to COVID-19, House of Commons spending continued its downward trend through the third quarter of 2020-21, with $344.2-million in net spending as of
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 3, 2021
Parliament Hill's Centre Block building, as pictured on Jan. 16, 2020. House of Commons spending as of the third quarter of 2020-21 was down $6.2-million, or 1.8 per cent, overall compared to the same period the year prior. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

House reports $344.2-million in spending so far in 2020-21, as BOIE extends COVID supports for MPs

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 3, 2021
  • Thanks to COVID-19, House of Commons spending continued its downward trend through the third quarter of 2020-21, with $344.2-million in net spending as of

House reports $344.2-million in spending so far in 2020-21, as BOIE extends COVID supports for MPs

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 3, 2021
  • Thanks to COVID-19, House of Commons spending continued its downward trend through the third quarter of 2020-21, with $344.2-million in net spending as of
Parliament Hill's Centre Block building, as pictured on Jan. 16, 2020. House of Commons spending as of the third quarter of 2020-21 was down $6.2-million, or 1.8 per cent, overall compared to the same period the year prior. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Hill reno update: House BOIE approves design for main entrance to new welcome centre complex

  • Plans for renovations to Parliament Hill are inching ahead with the House of Commons’ recent approval of a design for the entrance to the
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 3, 2021
A look at the excavation site that nows sits in the shadow of the Centre Block building, right, where digging is underway for construction of the last phase of the new underground welcome centre complex, as pictured Dec. 2, 2020. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Hill reno update: House BOIE approves design for main entrance to new welcome centre complex

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 3, 2021
  • Plans for renovations to Parliament Hill are inching ahead with the House of Commons’ recent approval of a design for the entrance to the

Hill reno update: House BOIE approves design for main entrance to new welcome centre complex

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 3, 2021
  • Plans for renovations to Parliament Hill are inching ahead with the House of Commons’ recent approval of a design for the entrance to the
A look at the excavation site that nows sits in the shadow of the Centre Block building, right, where digging is underway for construction of the last phase of the new underground welcome centre complex, as pictured Dec. 2, 2020. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Transport Minister Alghabra hires two directors from the Prime Minister’s Office

  • The latest addition to the Trudeau Liberal government’s front bench, new Transport Minister Omar Alghabra is getting his office in shape, and recently recruited
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 1, 2021
Transport Minister Omar Alghabra, pictured pre-pandemic in January 2019, is getting his new ministerial office in shape, after joining the Liberal front bench on Jan. 12. The Hill Times photograph by Cynthia Münster

Transport Minister Alghabra hires two directors from the Prime Minister’s Office

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 1, 2021
  • The latest addition to the Trudeau Liberal government’s front bench, new Transport Minister Omar Alghabra is getting his office in shape, and recently recruited

Transport Minister Alghabra hires two directors from the Prime Minister’s Office

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 1, 2021
  • The latest addition to the Trudeau Liberal government’s front bench, new Transport Minister Omar Alghabra is getting his office in shape, and recently recruited
Transport Minister Omar Alghabra, pictured pre-pandemic in January 2019, is getting his new ministerial office in shape, after joining the Liberal front bench on Jan. 12. The Hill Times photograph by Cynthia Münster

Bossio exits Monsef’s office to ready run for re-election

  • Former Liberal MP Mike Bossio has bade Women and Gender Equality Minister Maryam Monsef’s office farewell and on Feb. 16 was announced as the
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 24, 2021
Women and Gender Equality Minister Maryam Monsef, pictured on Nov. 9, 2020, recently bade farewell to her senior rural affairs adviser Mike Bossio, but has also welcomed a new regional affairs adviser for the West and North. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Bossio exits Monsef’s office to ready run for re-election

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 24, 2021
  • Former Liberal MP Mike Bossio has bade Women and Gender Equality Minister Maryam Monsef’s office farewell and on Feb. 16 was announced as the

Bossio exits Monsef’s office to ready run for re-election

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 24, 2021
  • Former Liberal MP Mike Bossio has bade Women and Gender Equality Minister Maryam Monsef’s office farewell and on Feb. 16 was announced as the
Women and Gender Equality Minister Maryam Monsef, pictured on Nov. 9, 2020, recently bade farewell to her senior rural affairs adviser Mike Bossio, but has also welcomed a new regional affairs adviser for the West and North. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Liberal delay in moving on Bill C-19 ‘puzzling’ given election posturing, says NDP’s Blaikie

  • Tabled at the end of the fall sitting, Bill C-19, which proposes changes to the Canada Elections Act aimed at mitigating risks if an
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 24, 2021
NDP MP Daniel Blaikie, left, and Conservative MP Marilyn Gladu say the Liberals are stalling on the bill to make pandemic-related changes to the Elections Act. In a statement, the office of Government House Leader Pablo Rodriguez, right, laid blame for delay in moving forward on Bill C-19 on the Conservative opposition. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Liberal delay in moving on Bill C-19 ‘puzzling’ given election posturing, says NDP’s Blaikie

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 24, 2021
  • Tabled at the end of the fall sitting, Bill C-19, which proposes changes to the Canada Elections Act aimed at mitigating risks if an

Liberal delay in moving on Bill C-19 ‘puzzling’ given election posturing, says NDP’s Blaikie

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 24, 2021
  • Tabled at the end of the fall sitting, Bill C-19, which proposes changes to the Canada Elections Act aimed at mitigating risks if an
NDP MP Daniel Blaikie, left, and Conservative MP Marilyn Gladu say the Liberals are stalling on the bill to make pandemic-related changes to the Elections Act. In a statement, the office of Government House Leader Pablo Rodriguez, right, laid blame for delay in moving forward on Bill C-19 on the Conservative opposition. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Innovation Minister Champagne firms up his new team

  • Innovation, Science, and Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne has now firmed up much of his ministerial office since being shuffled from foreign affairs on Jan.
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 22, 2021
Innovation, Science, and Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne, pictured during a National Press Theatre press conference on Feb. 6, 2020, has settled much of his new ministerial team since taking over the portfolio in mid-January, but is still in need of a director of policy. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Innovation Minister Champagne firms up his new team

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 22, 2021
  • Innovation, Science, and Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne has now firmed up much of his ministerial office since being shuffled from foreign affairs on Jan.

Innovation Minister Champagne firms up his new team

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 22, 2021
  • Innovation, Science, and Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne has now firmed up much of his ministerial office since being shuffled from foreign affairs on Jan.
Innovation, Science, and Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne, pictured during a National Press Theatre press conference on Feb. 6, 2020, has settled much of his new ministerial team since taking over the portfolio in mid-January, but is still in need of a director of policy. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Unconscious bias training for Senators, staff coming to the Upper Chamber

  • With heightened attention in the Red Chamber on the issue of systemic racism, the Senate plans to introduce voluntary, online unconscious bias training for
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 17, 2021
The front doors to the Senate of Canada Building at 2 Rideau St. are pictured on Dec. 10, 2020. Working with the Senate’s HR directorate, CIBA's subcommittee on diversity began reviewing the Upper Chamber’s diversity and inclusion efforts last June.  The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Unconscious bias training for Senators, staff coming to the Upper Chamber

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 17, 2021
  • With heightened attention in the Red Chamber on the issue of systemic racism, the Senate plans to introduce voluntary, online unconscious bias training for

Unconscious bias training for Senators, staff coming to the Upper Chamber

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 17, 2021
  • With heightened attention in the Red Chamber on the issue of systemic racism, the Senate plans to introduce voluntary, online unconscious bias training for
The front doors to the Senate of Canada Building at 2 Rideau St. are pictured on Dec. 10, 2020. Working with the Senate’s HR directorate, CIBA's subcommittee on diversity began reviewing the Upper Chamber’s diversity and inclusion efforts last June.  The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Communications team shake-up in O’Toole’s OLO

  • Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole has seen a bit of a shake-up in his communications staff roster of late, prompted by the upcoming (temporary) exit
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 17, 2021
Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole, pictured during a press conference on the government's COVID vaccine rollout on Feb. 4. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Communications team shake-up in O’Toole’s OLO

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 17, 2021
  • Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole has seen a bit of a shake-up in his communications staff roster of late, prompted by the upcoming (temporary) exit

Communications team shake-up in O’Toole’s OLO

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 17, 2021
  • Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole has seen a bit of a shake-up in his communications staff roster of late, prompted by the upcoming (temporary) exit
Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole, pictured during a press conference on the government's COVID vaccine rollout on Feb. 4. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Seniors Minister Deb Schulte names new operations director, Chike Agbasi

  • Seniors Minister Deb Schulte has promoted a new director of operations in her office, following Melissa Rumble’s recent exit to work for the Embassy
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 15, 2021
Seniors Minister Deb Schulte, pictured in the West Block pre-pandemic on Nov. 21, 2019, recently promoted Chike Agbasi to the role of director of operations. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Seniors Minister Deb Schulte names new operations director, Chike Agbasi

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 15, 2021
  • Seniors Minister Deb Schulte has promoted a new director of operations in her office, following Melissa Rumble’s recent exit to work for the Embassy

Seniors Minister Deb Schulte names new operations director, Chike Agbasi

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 15, 2021
  • Seniors Minister Deb Schulte has promoted a new director of operations in her office, following Melissa Rumble’s recent exit to work for the Embassy
Seniors Minister Deb Schulte, pictured in the West Block pre-pandemic on Nov. 21, 2019, recently promoted Chike Agbasi to the role of director of operations. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

A seat at the table: inside efforts to boost diversity, Black representation in federal candidate nominations

  • Achieving a representative House of Commons requires diversity among the candidates nominated for election, and since 2019, new efforts are being made both within
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 10, 2021
Green Party Leader Annamie Paul, left, Conservative Black Congress of Canada national chair Tunde Obasan, and Operation Black Vote chair Velma Morgan are all pushing for increased diversity in political campaign slates. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade, and courtesy of Facebook and Twitter

A seat at the table: inside efforts to boost diversity, Black representation in federal candidate nominations

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 10, 2021
  • Achieving a representative House of Commons requires diversity among the candidates nominated for election, and since 2019, new efforts are being made both within

A seat at the table: inside efforts to boost diversity, Black representation in federal candidate nominations

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 10, 2021
  • Achieving a representative House of Commons requires diversity among the candidates nominated for election, and since 2019, new efforts are being made both within
Green Party Leader Annamie Paul, left, Conservative Black Congress of Canada national chair Tunde Obasan, and Operation Black Vote chair Velma Morgan are all pushing for increased diversity in political campaign slates. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade, and courtesy of Facebook and Twitter

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