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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

Feature | BY 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

Feature | BY 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
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Politics This Morning: MPs vote today on Conservative committee motion deemed matter of confidence

  • Happy Wednesday!  Today marks the one-year anniversary of the Liberal Party’s re-election to a minority Parliament, and it comes amid the threat of Canadians
Government House Leader and Quebec Lieutenant Pablo Rodriguez is pictured at a press conference alongside Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Oct. 16. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Politics This Morning: MPs vote today on Conservative committee motion deemed matter of confidence

  • Happy Wednesday!  Today marks the one-year anniversary of the Liberal Party’s re-election to a minority Parliament, and it comes amid the threat of Canadians

Politics This Morning: MPs vote today on Conservative committee motion deemed matter of confidence

  • Happy Wednesday!  Today marks the one-year anniversary of the Liberal Party’s re-election to a minority Parliament, and it comes amid the threat of Canadians
Government House Leader and Quebec Lieutenant Pablo Rodriguez is pictured at a press conference alongside Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Oct. 16. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Liberal MP Lamoureux continues prolific speaking record, raising opposition ire

  • If you’ve tuned into a House of Commons debate in the last decade, chances are high you’ve seen Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux on his
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 21, 2020
Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux, pictured on Feb. 28 alongside Liberal MP Ginette Petitpas Taylor, has been parliamentary secretary to the government House leader since 2015, but his prolific speaking record in the Lower Chamber precedes that. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Liberal MP Lamoureux continues prolific speaking record, raising opposition ire

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 21, 2020
  • If you’ve tuned into a House of Commons debate in the last decade, chances are high you’ve seen Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux on his

Liberal MP Lamoureux continues prolific speaking record, raising opposition ire

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 21, 2020
  • If you’ve tuned into a House of Commons debate in the last decade, chances are high you’ve seen Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux on his
Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux, pictured on Feb. 28 alongside Liberal MP Ginette Petitpas Taylor, has been parliamentary secretary to the government House leader since 2015, but his prolific speaking record in the Lower Chamber precedes that. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Demolition work well underway in the Centre Block

  • The renovation of Parliament Hill’s iconic building, the Centre Block, saw little impact from the outbreak of COVID-19, and demolition and abatement efforts are
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 19, 2020
Recognize this? A north-south connecting hallway on the Senate side of the sixth floor of Centre Block is pictured on Aug. 24, stripped back to its bare bones. Demolition and abatement work in the building began in late 2019 and has been projected to take 18 months to complete. Photograph courtesy of Public Services and Procurement Canada

Demolition work well underway in the Centre Block

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 19, 2020
  • The renovation of Parliament Hill’s iconic building, the Centre Block, saw little impact from the outbreak of COVID-19, and demolition and abatement efforts are

Demolition work well underway in the Centre Block

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 19, 2020
  • The renovation of Parliament Hill’s iconic building, the Centre Block, saw little impact from the outbreak of COVID-19, and demolition and abatement efforts are
Recognize this? A north-south connecting hallway on the Senate side of the sixth floor of Centre Block is pictured on Aug. 24, stripped back to its bare bones. Demolition and abatement work in the building began in late 2019 and has been projected to take 18 months to complete. Photograph courtesy of Public Services and Procurement Canada

Immigration Minister Mendicino scoops up new press secretary

  • Immigration, Citizenship, and Refugees Minister Marco Mendicino has a new press secretary in his office, having recently scooped up a replacement to relieve Mathieu
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 19, 2020
Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino is pictured at a press conference about border measures and travel regulations related to COVID-19 in the Sir John A. Macdonald Building on Oct. 2. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Immigration Minister Mendicino scoops up new press secretary

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 19, 2020
  • Immigration, Citizenship, and Refugees Minister Marco Mendicino has a new press secretary in his office, having recently scooped up a replacement to relieve Mathieu

Immigration Minister Mendicino scoops up new press secretary

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 19, 2020
  • Immigration, Citizenship, and Refugees Minister Marco Mendicino has a new press secretary in his office, having recently scooped up a replacement to relieve Mathieu
Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino is pictured at a press conference about border measures and travel regulations related to COVID-19 in the Sir John A. Macdonald Building on Oct. 2. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Centre Block renovation estimates likely to land in new year, PSPC says work on track despite COVID-19

  • Cost estimates and timelines for the Centre Block building’s renovation, and for construction of the final phase of the underground parliamentary welcome centre, could
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 14, 2020
Construction workers are pictured on the site of the planned underground parliamentary welcome centre in front of the Centre Block building on July 15. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Centre Block renovation estimates likely to land in new year, PSPC says work on track despite COVID-19

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 14, 2020
  • Cost estimates and timelines for the Centre Block building’s renovation, and for construction of the final phase of the underground parliamentary welcome centre, could

Centre Block renovation estimates likely to land in new year, PSPC says work on track despite COVID-19

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 14, 2020
  • Cost estimates and timelines for the Centre Block building’s renovation, and for construction of the final phase of the underground parliamentary welcome centre, could
Construction workers are pictured on the site of the planned underground parliamentary welcome centre in front of the Centre Block building on July 15. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

House first-quarter spending drops $7.4-million overall, largely thanks to COVID-19

  • Members of the House of Commons’ Board of Internal Economy recently got a preview of how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected Parliament’s books, and
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 14, 2020
The House of Commons Chamber, pictured on May 13. While COVID-19 has brought new and increased costs for the Lower Chamber, overall spending in the first quarter dropped $7.4-million compared to 2019-20. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

House first-quarter spending drops $7.4-million overall, largely thanks to COVID-19

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 14, 2020
  • Members of the House of Commons’ Board of Internal Economy recently got a preview of how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected Parliament’s books, and

House first-quarter spending drops $7.4-million overall, largely thanks to COVID-19

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 14, 2020
  • Members of the House of Commons’ Board of Internal Economy recently got a preview of how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected Parliament’s books, and
The House of Commons Chamber, pictured on May 13. While COVID-19 has brought new and increased costs for the Lower Chamber, overall spending in the first quarter dropped $7.4-million compared to 2019-20. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Questions remain over new finance team, but Marques, DeCourcey among exits

  • It’s been two months since Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland took on the added role of minister of finance, and by all public accounts,
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 14, 2020
Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, pictured at a press conference in the West Block on Sept. 24. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Questions remain over new finance team, but Marques, DeCourcey among exits

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 14, 2020
  • It’s been two months since Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland took on the added role of minister of finance, and by all public accounts,

Questions remain over new finance team, but Marques, DeCourcey among exits

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 14, 2020
  • It’s been two months since Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland took on the added role of minister of finance, and by all public accounts,
Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, pictured at a press conference in the West Block on Sept. 24. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

O’Toole’s OLO hires new regional advisers, speechwriter

  • Conservative Party Leader Erin O’Toole is continuing to build his team, recently promoting Katie Hillman to serve as a new caucus press secretary, and
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 12, 2020
Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole, pictured Sept. 9, 2020, with his chief of staff, Tausha Michaud, on their way to his first caucus meeting as leader. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

O’Toole’s OLO hires new regional advisers, speechwriter

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 12, 2020
  • Conservative Party Leader Erin O’Toole is continuing to build his team, recently promoting Katie Hillman to serve as a new caucus press secretary, and

O’Toole’s OLO hires new regional advisers, speechwriter

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 12, 2020
  • Conservative Party Leader Erin O’Toole is continuing to build his team, recently promoting Katie Hillman to serve as a new caucus press secretary, and
Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole, pictured Sept. 9, 2020, with his chief of staff, Tausha Michaud, on their way to his first caucus meeting as leader. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

New Senate art display is the first ever to feature Black artists

  • The portraits of past Speakers and monarchs—white man, after predominantly white man, aside from Queens Victoria and Elizabeth and two Speakers—have long decorated the
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 30, 2020
The two-piece display, pictured in situ in the foyer outside the Senate Chamber on Sept. 25. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

New Senate art display is the first ever to feature Black artists

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 30, 2020
  • The portraits of past Speakers and monarchs—white man, after predominantly white man, aside from Queens Victoria and Elizabeth and two Speakers—have long decorated the

New Senate art display is the first ever to feature Black artists

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 30, 2020
  • The portraits of past Speakers and monarchs—white man, after predominantly white man, aside from Queens Victoria and Elizabeth and two Speakers—have long decorated the
The two-piece display, pictured in situ in the foyer outside the Senate Chamber on Sept. 25. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Cudmore joins Public Safety Minister Blair’s team

  • James Cudmore is back on Parliament Hill, this time as director of communications to Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Minister Bill Blair. Mr. Cudmore
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 30, 2020
Public Safety Minister Bill Blair, pictured exiting the West Block on July 22, has a new director of communications, James Cudmore. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Cudmore joins Public Safety Minister Blair’s team

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 30, 2020
  • James Cudmore is back on Parliament Hill, this time as director of communications to Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Minister Bill Blair. Mr. Cudmore

Cudmore joins Public Safety Minister Blair’s team

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 30, 2020
  • James Cudmore is back on Parliament Hill, this time as director of communications to Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Minister Bill Blair. Mr. Cudmore
Public Safety Minister Bill Blair, pictured exiting the West Block on July 22, has a new director of communications, James Cudmore. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Chiefs of staff on the move: Champagne, Joly, MacAulay change top staffers as new session of Parliament begins

  • Foreign Affairs Minister François-Philippe Champagne hired a new chief of staff in his office as of last week, after Daniel Lauzon moved from his post helming
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 28, 2020
Foreign Affairs Minister François-Philippe Champagne recently scooped up Economic Development Minister Mélanie Joly's chief of staff, and Veterans Affairs Minister Lawrence MacAulay also has new hands at the wheel of his ministerial office. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Chiefs of staff on the move: Champagne, Joly, MacAulay change top staffers as new session of Parliament begins

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 28, 2020
  • Foreign Affairs Minister François-Philippe Champagne hired a new chief of staff in his office as of last week, after Daniel Lauzon moved from his post helming

Chiefs of staff on the move: Champagne, Joly, MacAulay change top staffers as new session of Parliament begins

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 28, 2020
  • Foreign Affairs Minister François-Philippe Champagne hired a new chief of staff in his office as of last week, after Daniel Lauzon moved from his post helming
Foreign Affairs Minister François-Philippe Champagne recently scooped up Economic Development Minister Mélanie Joly's chief of staff, and Veterans Affairs Minister Lawrence MacAulay also has new hands at the wheel of his ministerial office. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

O’Toole gets his OLO in shape, names Bélanger as his deputy chief

  • New Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole and team have been busy in recent weeks transitioning into the official opposition leader’s office and getting a new
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 21, 2020
Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole is pictured with the CPC's new national campaign manager, Fred DeLorey, and OLO chief of staff Tausha Michaud on their way to his first post-leadership caucus meeting on Sept. 9. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

O’Toole gets his OLO in shape, names Bélanger as his deputy chief

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 21, 2020
  • New Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole and team have been busy in recent weeks transitioning into the official opposition leader’s office and getting a new

O’Toole gets his OLO in shape, names Bélanger as his deputy chief

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 21, 2020
  • New Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole and team have been busy in recent weeks transitioning into the official opposition leader’s office and getting a new
Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole is pictured with the CPC's new national campaign manager, Fred DeLorey, and OLO chief of staff Tausha Michaud on their way to his first post-leadership caucus meeting on Sept. 9. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Politics This Morning: BoC Governor to talk impacts of COVID-19, Green leadership candidates to debate foreign policy

  • Happy Thursday!   In case you missed it, after finding itself at the centre of political scandal this summer, WE Charity announced yesterday it would
Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem, pictured May 1, will be taking questions from media this afternoon after he addresses the Canadian Chamber of Commerce via videoconference about the impacts of COVID-19. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Politics This Morning: BoC Governor to talk impacts of COVID-19, Green leadership candidates to debate foreign policy

  • Happy Thursday!   In case you missed it, after finding itself at the centre of political scandal this summer, WE Charity announced yesterday it would

Politics This Morning: BoC Governor to talk impacts of COVID-19, Green leadership candidates to debate foreign policy

  • Happy Thursday!   In case you missed it, after finding itself at the centre of political scandal this summer, WE Charity announced yesterday it would
Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem, pictured May 1, will be taking questions from media this afternoon after he addresses the Canadian Chamber of Commerce via videoconference about the impacts of COVID-19. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘Significant need’ for more fulsome fiscal plan, update from feds this fall, says Page

  • A speech from the throne will set out the Liberal government’s new policy agenda on Sept. 23, and, with no federal budget yet tabled
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 9, 2020
Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland, pictured with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and now-Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc during a press conference in the West Block after adding a second hat and being sworn in as Minister of Finance on Aug. 18. Ms. Freeland is widely expected to table longer-term fiscal plan this fall. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘Significant need’ for more fulsome fiscal plan, update from feds this fall, says Page

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 9, 2020
  • A speech from the throne will set out the Liberal government’s new policy agenda on Sept. 23, and, with no federal budget yet tabled

‘Significant need’ for more fulsome fiscal plan, update from feds this fall, says Page

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 9, 2020
  • A speech from the throne will set out the Liberal government’s new policy agenda on Sept. 23, and, with no federal budget yet tabled
Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland, pictured with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and now-Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc during a press conference in the West Block after adding a second hat and being sworn in as Minister of Finance on Aug. 18. Ms. Freeland is widely expected to table longer-term fiscal plan this fall. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Communications team changes for Joly, Murray has a new chief

  • Economic Development and Official Languages Minister Mélanie Joly has a new communications team in place in her office, with Catherine Mounier-Desrochers having been promoted
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 9, 2020
Economic Development Minister Mélanie Joly, left, has a new press secretary to go with her new communications director, and Digital Government Minister Joyce Murray recently got a new chief of staff. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Communications team changes for Joly, Murray has a new chief

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 9, 2020
  • Economic Development and Official Languages Minister Mélanie Joly has a new communications team in place in her office, with Catherine Mounier-Desrochers having been promoted

Communications team changes for Joly, Murray has a new chief

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 9, 2020
  • Economic Development and Official Languages Minister Mélanie Joly has a new communications team in place in her office, with Catherine Mounier-Desrochers having been promoted
Economic Development Minister Mélanie Joly, left, has a new press secretary to go with her new communications director, and Digital Government Minister Joyce Murray recently got a new chief of staff. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Patel joins PMO, Minister Monsef names new operations director

  • Zubair Patel has joined Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s office as acting director of outreach, temporarily stepping away from his post as chief of staff
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 7, 2020
Zubair Patel has joined Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's office as acting director of outreach, with Mike Maka stepping in as acting chief of staff to Families Minister Ahmed Hussen, pictured right donning a mask. Meanwhile, Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland's team remains in transition post-shuffle, with big staffing moves on the Hill expected to come. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and photograph courtesy of Lenore Zann's office

Patel joins PMO, Minister Monsef names new operations director

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 7, 2020
  • Zubair Patel has joined Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s office as acting director of outreach, temporarily stepping away from his post as chief of staff

Patel joins PMO, Minister Monsef names new operations director

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 7, 2020
  • Zubair Patel has joined Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s office as acting director of outreach, temporarily stepping away from his post as chief of staff
Zubair Patel has joined Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's office as acting director of outreach, with Mike Maka stepping in as acting chief of staff to Families Minister Ahmed Hussen, pictured right donning a mask. Meanwhile, Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland's team remains in transition post-shuffle, with big staffing moves on the Hill expected to come. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and photograph courtesy of Lenore Zann's office

Introduction of remote voting in the House could come without unanimous support

  • The House Affairs Committee recently recommended the Lower Chamber adopt a system of remote electronic voting for use in exceptional circumstances, requiring changes to
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 5, 2020
Liberal House Leader Pablo Rodriguez and Conservative House Leader Candice Bergen, pictured alongside a shot of the House of Commons on June 4, after large video screens were installed to allow the Chamber to hold hybrid virtual sittings. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Introduction of remote voting in the House could come without unanimous support

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 5, 2020
  • The House Affairs Committee recently recommended the Lower Chamber adopt a system of remote electronic voting for use in exceptional circumstances, requiring changes to

Introduction of remote voting in the House could come without unanimous support

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 5, 2020
  • The House Affairs Committee recently recommended the Lower Chamber adopt a system of remote electronic voting for use in exceptional circumstances, requiring changes to
Liberal House Leader Pablo Rodriguez and Conservative House Leader Candice Bergen, pictured alongside a shot of the House of Commons on June 4, after large video screens were installed to allow the Chamber to hold hybrid virtual sittings. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Dea exits as PMO issues, parliamentary affairs director

  • Maxime Dea recently made his exit from the Prime Minister’s Office after a little more than half a year as director of issues management
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 3, 2020
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau pictured with Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland at a press conference in the West Block on July 16. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Dea exits as PMO issues, parliamentary affairs director

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 3, 2020
  • Maxime Dea recently made his exit from the Prime Minister’s Office after a little more than half a year as director of issues management

Dea exits as PMO issues, parliamentary affairs director

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 3, 2020
  • Maxime Dea recently made his exit from the Prime Minister’s Office after a little more than half a year as director of issues management
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau pictured with Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland at a press conference in the West Block on July 16. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Federal Diversity Minister Chagger makes some staffing changes

  • Canada’s federal Diversity, Inclusion, and Youth Minister Bardish Chagger has no doubt had an intense few weeks as a result of the WE Charity
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 3, 2020
Diversity, Inclusion, and Youth Minister Bardish Chagger, pictured wearing a face mask as she exited the West Block building on July 22. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Federal Diversity Minister Chagger makes some staffing changes

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 3, 2020
  • Canada’s federal Diversity, Inclusion, and Youth Minister Bardish Chagger has no doubt had an intense few weeks as a result of the WE Charity

Federal Diversity Minister Chagger makes some staffing changes

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 3, 2020
  • Canada’s federal Diversity, Inclusion, and Youth Minister Bardish Chagger has no doubt had an intense few weeks as a result of the WE Charity
Diversity, Inclusion, and Youth Minister Bardish Chagger, pictured wearing a face mask as she exited the West Block building on July 22. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Next CPC leader likely to be announced in virtual event, bringing challenges and potential benefits, say strategists

  • Plans are still being finalized, but thanks to COVID-19, the next leader of the federal Conservative Party will likely be announced in a virtual
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 29, 2020
This year's Conservative leadership contenders are Conservative MP Erin O'Toole, left, former minister Peter MacKay, Toronto lawyer Leslyn Lewis, and Conservative MP Derek Sloan. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade, file photograph, and photographs courtesy of Twitter and Facebook

Next CPC leader likely to be announced in virtual event, bringing challenges and potential benefits, say strategists

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 29, 2020
  • Plans are still being finalized, but thanks to COVID-19, the next leader of the federal Conservative Party will likely be announced in a virtual

Next CPC leader likely to be announced in virtual event, bringing challenges and potential benefits, say strategists

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 29, 2020
  • Plans are still being finalized, but thanks to COVID-19, the next leader of the federal Conservative Party will likely be announced in a virtual
This year's Conservative leadership contenders are Conservative MP Erin O'Toole, left, former minister Peter MacKay, Toronto lawyer Leslyn Lewis, and Conservative MP Derek Sloan. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade, file photograph, and photographs courtesy of Twitter and Facebook

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