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Laura Ryckewaert

Laura Ryckewaert has been a reporter with The Hill Times since 2011 and a deputy editor since 2019. Originally from Toronto, she’s been living in the national capital since 2007 and is a graduate of Carleton University’s bachelor of journalism program. She tackles the Hill Climbers column for the paper, which follows political staffing changes on Parliament Hill, and, among other things, regularly covers the Procedure and House Affairs Committee, the Board of Internal Economy, and Parliamentary Precinct renovations.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Jobs and Families Minister Hajdu down a chief of staff

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

Jobs and Families Minister Hajdu down a chief of staff

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

Jobs and Families Minister Hajdu down a chief of staff

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

MPs, Senators at odds over future Confederation Building reno plans

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

MPs, Senators at odds over future Confederation Building reno plans

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

MPs, Senators at odds over future Confederation Building reno plans

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

A fresh glimpse inside the Centre Block renovation site

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

A fresh glimpse inside the Centre Block renovation site

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

A fresh glimpse inside the Centre Block renovation site

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

Industry Minister Joly hires defence adviser, new operations director

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

Industry Minister Joly hires defence adviser, new operations director

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

Industry Minister Joly hires defence adviser, new operations director

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Minister Guilbeault’s current seven-member Quebec lieutenant shop

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

Minister Guilbeault’s current seven-member Quebec lieutenant shop

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

Minister Guilbeault’s current seven-member Quebec lieutenant shop

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

The staff behind Government House Leader MacKinnon’s office 

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

The staff behind Government House Leader MacKinnon’s office 

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

The staff behind Government House Leader MacKinnon’s office 

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

PSPC scales back sustainability measures for Centre Block project  

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

PSPC scales back sustainability measures for Centre Block project  

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

PSPC scales back sustainability measures for Centre Block project  

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

Notable updates to office of Trade Minister Sidhu

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

Notable updates to office of Trade Minister Sidhu

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

Notable updates to office of Trade Minister Sidhu

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

Federal spending jumped 5.7 per cent in 2024-25

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

Federal spending jumped 5.7 per cent in 2024-25

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

Federal spending jumped 5.7 per cent in 2024-25

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

Catching up with Public Safety Minister Anandasangaree’s team

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

Catching up with Public Safety Minister Anandasangaree’s team

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

Catching up with Public Safety Minister Anandasangaree’s team

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Breaking down the offices of secretaries of state Gainey, Long

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

Breaking down the offices of secretaries of state Gainey, Long

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

Breaking down the offices of secretaries of state Gainey, Long

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

Women fill most senior staff roles in WAGE minister Valdez’s office

  • Carina Gabriele is director of policy to the minister, while Lauriane Songuissa-Moulangou is director of operations, and Aiman Akmal runs parliamentary affairs and issues
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 8, 2025
Women and Gender Equality Minister, and Secretary of State for Small Business and Tourism Rechie Valdez is currently supported by a team of 16 staffers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Women fill most senior staff roles in WAGE minister Valdez’s office

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 8, 2025
  • Carina Gabriele is director of policy to the minister, while Lauriane Songuissa-Moulangou is director of operations, and Aiman Akmal runs parliamentary affairs and issues

Women fill most senior staff roles in WAGE minister Valdez’s office

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 8, 2025
  • Carina Gabriele is director of policy to the minister, while Lauriane Songuissa-Moulangou is director of operations, and Aiman Akmal runs parliamentary affairs and issues
Women and Gender Equality Minister, and Secretary of State for Small Business and Tourism Rechie Valdez is currently supported by a team of 16 staffers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Meet the staffers supporting secretaries of state Sarai, van Koeverden 

  • Olga Radchenko is running policy for the secretary of state for international development, while Nathan Abdelnour is the senior-most policy aide in the sport
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 6, 2025
Secretary of State for International Development Randeep Sarai, left, and Secretary of State for Sport Adam van Koeverden. The Hill Times photographs by Sam Garcia and Andrew Meade

Meet the staffers supporting secretaries of state Sarai, van Koeverden 

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 6, 2025
  • Olga Radchenko is running policy for the secretary of state for international development, while Nathan Abdelnour is the senior-most policy aide in the sport

Meet the staffers supporting secretaries of state Sarai, van Koeverden 

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 6, 2025
  • Olga Radchenko is running policy for the secretary of state for international development, while Nathan Abdelnour is the senior-most policy aide in the sport
Secretary of State for International Development Randeep Sarai, left, and Secretary of State for Sport Adam van Koeverden. The Hill Times photographs by Sam Garcia and Andrew Meade

A dive into Northern and Arctic Affairs Minister Chartrand’s office

  • Sacha Atherly is director of policy to the minister, supported by senior policy advisers Éamonn Carroll and Brad Boudreau.
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 1, 2025
Northern and Arctic Affairs Minister Rebecca Chartrand, centre, with Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, and Governor General Mary Simon during the cabinet swearing in at Rideau Hall on May 13. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

A dive into Northern and Arctic Affairs Minister Chartrand’s office

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 1, 2025
  • Sacha Atherly is director of policy to the minister, supported by senior policy advisers Éamonn Carroll and Brad Boudreau.

A dive into Northern and Arctic Affairs Minister Chartrand’s office

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 1, 2025
  • Sacha Atherly is director of policy to the minister, supported by senior policy advisers Éamonn Carroll and Brad Boudreau.
Northern and Arctic Affairs Minister Rebecca Chartrand, centre, with Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, and Governor General Mary Simon during the cabinet swearing in at Rideau Hall on May 13. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Advance voting in Canada continues to rise—and it’s changing campaigning

  • With more and more Canadians locking in their votes early, campaign rollouts have had to adjust, or ‘miss the window,’ says former Liberal strategist
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 30, 2025
Some 44 per cent of voters in this year's federal election cast their ballots before election day, including the 7.5 million people who made their way to vote at advance polls. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Advance voting in Canada continues to rise—and it’s changing campaigning

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 30, 2025
  • With more and more Canadians locking in their votes early, campaign rollouts have had to adjust, or ‘miss the window,’ says former Liberal strategist

Advance voting in Canada continues to rise—and it’s changing campaigning

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 30, 2025
  • With more and more Canadians locking in their votes early, campaign rollouts have had to adjust, or ‘miss the window,’ says former Liberal strategist
Some 44 per cent of voters in this year's federal election cast their ballots before election day, including the 7.5 million people who made their way to vote at advance polls. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Who’s who on Veterans Minister McKnight’s team

  • Mike Hamm is in charge of policy in the veterans affairs office, while Colin Lalonde oversees parliamentary affairs, and Riya Khanna runs operations.
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 29, 2025
Veterans Affairs Minister Jill McKnight, centre, with Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, and Governor General Mary Simon at the cabinet swearing-in ceremony at Rideau Hall on May 13. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Who’s who on Veterans Minister McKnight’s team

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 29, 2025
  • Mike Hamm is in charge of policy in the veterans affairs office, while Colin Lalonde oversees parliamentary affairs, and Riya Khanna runs operations.

Who’s who on Veterans Minister McKnight’s team

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 29, 2025
  • Mike Hamm is in charge of policy in the veterans affairs office, while Colin Lalonde oversees parliamentary affairs, and Riya Khanna runs operations.
Veterans Affairs Minister Jill McKnight, centre, with Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, and Governor General Mary Simon at the cabinet swearing-in ceremony at Rideau Hall on May 13. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

A look at Industry Minister Mélanie Joly’s new team

  • Ian Cameron and David McFarlane have returned to the Hill as senior adviser and strategy director, and director of policy to the industry minister,
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 24, 2025
Mélanie Joly
Mélanie Joly
While at least a couple of further hires are expected, Industry Minister Mélanie Joly currently has a 22-member team in place. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

A look at Industry Minister Mélanie Joly’s new team

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 24, 2025
  • Ian Cameron and David McFarlane have returned to the Hill as senior adviser and strategy director, and director of policy to the industry minister,

A look at Industry Minister Mélanie Joly’s new team

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 24, 2025
  • Ian Cameron and David McFarlane have returned to the Hill as senior adviser and strategy director, and director of policy to the industry minister,
Mélanie Joly
While at least a couple of further hires are expected, Industry Minister Mélanie Joly currently has a 22-member team in place. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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

  • Brian McKay is deputy chief of staff and policy director, while Luke Guimond is director of official languages, and Vanessa Cranston leads parliamentary affairs.
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 22, 2025
Canadian Identity and Culture Minister Steven Guilbeault is scrummed by reporters outside a cabinet meeting in the West Block on May 14. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

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

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  • 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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Finance Minister Morneau names press secretary

  • Finance Minister Bill Morneau and team have been busy of late, with the 2020 federal budget delayed as the federal government works to see
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 22, 2020
Finance Minister Bill Morneau, right, and Government House Leader and Quebec Lieutenant Pablo Rodriguez, are pictured at a press conference on COVID-19 on April 11. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Finance Minister Morneau names press secretary

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 22, 2020
  • Finance Minister Bill Morneau and team have been busy of late, with the 2020 federal budget delayed as the federal government works to see

Finance Minister Morneau names press secretary

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 22, 2020
  • Finance Minister Bill Morneau and team have been busy of late, with the 2020 federal budget delayed as the federal government works to see
Finance Minister Bill Morneau, right, and Government House Leader and Quebec Lieutenant Pablo Rodriguez, are pictured at a press conference on COVID-19 on April 11. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Inside the Campaign: new book offers a rare glimpse into the inner workings of elections

  • Most Canadians are familiar with the final products of political campaigns, from party platforms to political ads, but much goes on behind the scenes
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 22, 2020
Liberal Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured on Oct. 21, 2019, after the official results of the 2019 federal election rolled in, which saw his party returned to government with a minority. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Inside the Campaign: new book offers a rare glimpse into the inner workings of elections

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 22, 2020
  • Most Canadians are familiar with the final products of political campaigns, from party platforms to political ads, but much goes on behind the scenes

Inside the Campaign: new book offers a rare glimpse into the inner workings of elections

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 22, 2020
  • Most Canadians are familiar with the final products of political campaigns, from party platforms to political ads, but much goes on behind the scenes
Liberal Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured on Oct. 21, 2019, after the official results of the 2019 federal election rolled in, which saw his party returned to government with a minority. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

New parliamentary affairs head for Seniors Minister Schulte

  • Shane MacKenzie is back among Parliament Hill’s staffing ranks and is one of three recent additions to Seniors Minister Deb Schulte’s team.  Mr. MacKenzie
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 20, 2020
Seniors Minister Deb Schulte, pictured in the West Block building on Nov. 21, 2019. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

New parliamentary affairs head for Seniors Minister Schulte

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 20, 2020
  • Shane MacKenzie is back among Parliament Hill’s staffing ranks and is one of three recent additions to Seniors Minister Deb Schulte’s team.  Mr. MacKenzie

New parliamentary affairs head for Seniors Minister Schulte

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 20, 2020
  • Shane MacKenzie is back among Parliament Hill’s staffing ranks and is one of three recent additions to Seniors Minister Deb Schulte’s team.  Mr. MacKenzie
Seniors Minister Deb Schulte, pictured in the West Block building on Nov. 21, 2019. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Recent PMO additions include new writers, comms aides

  • There have been a number of staff additions to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s office in recent weeks, including new correspondence writers, communications planners, and
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 13, 2020
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured outside Rideau Cottage on April 7 for his daily briefing on COVID-19. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Recent PMO additions include new writers, comms aides

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 13, 2020
  • There have been a number of staff additions to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s office in recent weeks, including new correspondence writers, communications planners, and

Recent PMO additions include new writers, comms aides

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 13, 2020
  • There have been a number of staff additions to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s office in recent weeks, including new correspondence writers, communications planners, and
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured outside Rideau Cottage on April 7 for his daily briefing on COVID-19. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

The people behind the Conservative OLO’s communications, digital media shops: Part 3

  • The final instalment of Hill Climbers’ three-part run-down of Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer’s 76-member team is diving into the 30 staffers who are tackling
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 8, 2020
Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer, pictured addressing media in the West Block regarding the COVID-19 pandemic on March 24. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

The people behind the Conservative OLO’s communications, digital media shops: Part 3

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 8, 2020
  • The final instalment of Hill Climbers’ three-part run-down of Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer’s 76-member team is diving into the 30 staffers who are tackling

The people behind the Conservative OLO’s communications, digital media shops: Part 3

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 8, 2020
  • The final instalment of Hill Climbers’ three-part run-down of Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer’s 76-member team is diving into the 30 staffers who are tackling
Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer, pictured addressing media in the West Block regarding the COVID-19 pandemic on March 24. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

MPs join fight to stamp out COVID-19 disinformation that’s ‘spreading faster than the virus’

  • The World Health Organization has warned of an “infodemic” of misinformation and disinformation around COVID-19, and as authorities, companies, and individuals work to combat
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 8, 2020
NDP MP Charlie Angus, left, and Liberal MP Nathaniel Erskine-Smith have joined an international initiative working to combat the 'infodemic' of disinformation around COVID-19. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

MPs join fight to stamp out COVID-19 disinformation that’s ‘spreading faster than the virus’

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 8, 2020
  • The World Health Organization has warned of an “infodemic” of misinformation and disinformation around COVID-19, and as authorities, companies, and individuals work to combat

MPs join fight to stamp out COVID-19 disinformation that’s ‘spreading faster than the virus’

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 8, 2020
  • The World Health Organization has warned of an “infodemic” of misinformation and disinformation around COVID-19, and as authorities, companies, and individuals work to combat
NDP MP Charlie Angus, left, and Liberal MP Nathaniel Erskine-Smith have joined an international initiative working to combat the 'infodemic' of disinformation around COVID-19. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Nauta leads policy, research in Scheer’s 76-member Conservative OLO: part two

  • AN APARTMENT NEAR PARLIAMENT HILL—Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer’s office is packed with plenty of experienced hands, including former Harper-era staffer Renze Nauta, who’s in
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 6, 2020
Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer has 76 staff on his team, including Renze Nauta as director of policy and research, Phil Bolduc as director of parliamentary affairs, and Allison Lamb as director of tours. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Nauta leads policy, research in Scheer’s 76-member Conservative OLO: part two

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 6, 2020
  • AN APARTMENT NEAR PARLIAMENT HILL—Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer’s office is packed with plenty of experienced hands, including former Harper-era staffer Renze Nauta, who’s in

Nauta leads policy, research in Scheer’s 76-member Conservative OLO: part two

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 6, 2020
  • AN APARTMENT NEAR PARLIAMENT HILL—Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer’s office is packed with plenty of experienced hands, including former Harper-era staffer Renze Nauta, who’s in
Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer has 76 staff on his team, including Renze Nauta as director of policy and research, Phil Bolduc as director of parliamentary affairs, and Allison Lamb as director of tours. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Introduction of electronic, remote voting not called for yet, but should be re-examined by House committee, say some MPs

  • Physical-distancing measures aimed at dampening COVID-19’s spread are keeping Members of Parliament away from the House of Commons, and while MPs who spoke with
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 1, 2020
Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux, left, Conservative MP Stephanie Kusie, centre, and Liberal MP Larry Bagnell, right. Mr. Lamoureux and Mr. Bagnell both say they'd like to see the House Affairs Committee once again discuss the idea of changing how the House votes when Parliament returns to normal—a discussion Ms. Kusie says she expects will happen as part of a larger post-pandemic re-evaluation. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and courtesy of LinkedIn

Introduction of electronic, remote voting not called for yet, but should be re-examined by House committee, say some MPs

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 1, 2020
  • Physical-distancing measures aimed at dampening COVID-19’s spread are keeping Members of Parliament away from the House of Commons, and while MPs who spoke with

Introduction of electronic, remote voting not called for yet, but should be re-examined by House committee, say some MPs

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 1, 2020
  • Physical-distancing measures aimed at dampening COVID-19’s spread are keeping Members of Parliament away from the House of Commons, and while MPs who spoke with
Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux, left, Conservative MP Stephanie Kusie, centre, and Liberal MP Larry Bagnell, right. Mr. Lamoureux and Mr. Bagnell both say they'd like to see the House Affairs Committee once again discuss the idea of changing how the House votes when Parliament returns to normal—a discussion Ms. Kusie says she expects will happen as part of a larger post-pandemic re-evaluation. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and courtesy of LinkedIn

Diving into the 76-member Conservative OLO team: Part One

  • AN APARTMENT NEAR PARLIAMENT HILL—Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer will be at his party’s helm a little while longer after its recent decision to suspend
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 30, 2020
Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer, pictured in the West Block on Feb. 18, has 76 staff on his team as official opposition leader. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Diving into the 76-member Conservative OLO team: Part One

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 30, 2020
  • AN APARTMENT NEAR PARLIAMENT HILL—Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer will be at his party’s helm a little while longer after its recent decision to suspend

Diving into the 76-member Conservative OLO team: Part One

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 30, 2020
  • AN APARTMENT NEAR PARLIAMENT HILL—Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer will be at his party’s helm a little while longer after its recent decision to suspend
Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer, pictured in the West Block on Feb. 18, has 76 staff on his team as official opposition leader. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Who’s who in Economic Development Minister Joly’s 20-member office

  • AN APARTMENT NEAR PARLIAMENT HILL—Now Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages, Mélanie Joly has assembled a 20-member staff team to support her, led
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 30, 2020
Economic Development and Official Languages Minister Mélanie Joly, pictured in the West Block on Feb. 27, 2020. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Who’s who in Economic Development Minister Joly’s 20-member office

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 30, 2020
  • AN APARTMENT NEAR PARLIAMENT HILL—Now Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages, Mélanie Joly has assembled a 20-member staff team to support her, led

Who’s who in Economic Development Minister Joly’s 20-member office

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 30, 2020
  • AN APARTMENT NEAR PARLIAMENT HILL—Now Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages, Mélanie Joly has assembled a 20-member staff team to support her, led
Economic Development and Official Languages Minister Mélanie Joly, pictured in the West Block on Feb. 27, 2020. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Construction work continues on Parliament Hill, with new precautions

  • Parliament is adjourned amid heightened self-isolation measures to try to “flatten the curve” of COVID-19’s spread, but construction work, including work related to the
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 25, 2020
The Centre Block building, pictured on Jan. 20. Pictured in the forefront is the site of excavation work related to construction of the final phase of the new Visitors' Welcome Centre. Work on both sites continues amid COVID-19. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Construction work continues on Parliament Hill, with new precautions

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 25, 2020
  • Parliament is adjourned amid heightened self-isolation measures to try to “flatten the curve” of COVID-19’s spread, but construction work, including work related to the

Construction work continues on Parliament Hill, with new precautions

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 25, 2020
  • Parliament is adjourned amid heightened self-isolation measures to try to “flatten the curve” of COVID-19’s spread, but construction work, including work related to the
The Centre Block building, pictured on Jan. 20. Pictured in the forefront is the site of excavation work related to construction of the final phase of the new Visitors' Welcome Centre. Work on both sites continues amid COVID-19. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘It’s a different world we’re all living in’: vast majority of staff working remotely, focused on COVID-19 response

  • The vast majority of staff—from ministerial offices on the Hill to the constituency offices of Members of Parliament—are now working from home and busy
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 25, 2020
Ministerial staff wait in the wings during a press conference with ministers leading the federal government's COVID-19 response in the West Block on March 20. The majority of staff are now working remotely, but some essential staff are still needed on site. Pictured are Véronique Simard, left, senior communications and media relations adviser to Innovation Minister Navdeep Bains; Thierry Bélair, second from right, communications director to Health Minister Patty Hajdu; and Andrée-Lyne Hallé, deputy chief of staff to Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘It’s a different world we’re all living in’: vast majority of staff working remotely, focused on COVID-19 response

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 25, 2020
  • The vast majority of staff—from ministerial offices on the Hill to the constituency offices of Members of Parliament—are now working from home and busy

‘It’s a different world we’re all living in’: vast majority of staff working remotely, focused on COVID-19 response

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 25, 2020
  • The vast majority of staff—from ministerial offices on the Hill to the constituency offices of Members of Parliament—are now working from home and busy
Ministerial staff wait in the wings during a press conference with ministers leading the federal government's COVID-19 response in the West Block on March 20. The majority of staff are now working remotely, but some essential staff are still needed on site. Pictured are Véronique Simard, left, senior communications and media relations adviser to Innovation Minister Navdeep Bains; Thierry Bélair, second from right, communications director to Health Minister Patty Hajdu; and Andrée-Lyne Hallé, deputy chief of staff to Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

A few fresh faces on National Revenue Minister Lebouthillier’s busy team

  • AN APARTMENT NEAR PARLIAMENT HILL—National Revenue Minister Diane Lebouthillier held onto her portfolio from the last Parliament post-election, but has added some new staff
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 23, 2020
National Revenue Minister Diane Lebouthillier, pictured addressing media in the National Press Theatre in May 2019. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

A few fresh faces on National Revenue Minister Lebouthillier’s busy team

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 23, 2020
  • AN APARTMENT NEAR PARLIAMENT HILL—National Revenue Minister Diane Lebouthillier held onto her portfolio from the last Parliament post-election, but has added some new staff

A few fresh faces on National Revenue Minister Lebouthillier’s busy team

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 23, 2020
  • AN APARTMENT NEAR PARLIAMENT HILL—National Revenue Minister Diane Lebouthillier held onto her portfolio from the last Parliament post-election, but has added some new staff
National Revenue Minister Diane Lebouthillier, pictured addressing media in the National Press Theatre in May 2019. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

A dive into federal Heritage Minister Guilbeault’s 24-person team

  • AN APARTMENT NEAR PARLIAMENT HILL—Canadian Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault, a first-time Member of Parliament who represents Laurier-Sainte-Marie, Que., has a 24-member ministerial team supporting
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 19, 2020
Canadian Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault, pictured speaking to media outside the House of Commons Chamber in the West Block building on Feb. 3. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

A dive into federal Heritage Minister Guilbeault’s 24-person team

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 19, 2020
  • AN APARTMENT NEAR PARLIAMENT HILL—Canadian Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault, a first-time Member of Parliament who represents Laurier-Sainte-Marie, Que., has a 24-member ministerial team supporting

A dive into federal Heritage Minister Guilbeault’s 24-person team

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 19, 2020
  • AN APARTMENT NEAR PARLIAMENT HILL—Canadian Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault, a first-time Member of Parliament who represents Laurier-Sainte-Marie, Que., has a 24-member ministerial team supporting
Canadian Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault, pictured speaking to media outside the House of Commons Chamber in the West Block building on Feb. 3. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Former MP Bossio now working for Gender Equality Minister Monsef

  • Women and Gender Equality and Rural Economic Development Minister Maryam Monsef’s office includes her former caucus colleague, Mike Bossio, who’s been hired on as
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 18, 2020
Pictured in the West Block on Dec. 6, 2019, Women and Gender Equality and Rural Economic Development Minister Maryam Monsef's office includes a number of familiar faces from her team last Parliament, and new additions to her team include former MP Mike Bossio as senior adviser for rural affairs. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Former MP Bossio now working for Gender Equality Minister Monsef

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 18, 2020
  • Women and Gender Equality and Rural Economic Development Minister Maryam Monsef’s office includes her former caucus colleague, Mike Bossio, who’s been hired on as

Former MP Bossio now working for Gender Equality Minister Monsef

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 18, 2020
  • Women and Gender Equality and Rural Economic Development Minister Maryam Monsef’s office includes her former caucus colleague, Mike Bossio, who’s been hired on as
Pictured in the West Block on Dec. 6, 2019, Women and Gender Equality and Rural Economic Development Minister Maryam Monsef's office includes a number of familiar faces from her team last Parliament, and new additions to her team include former MP Mike Bossio as senior adviser for rural affairs. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

BOIE settles on reno feedback forum, initial list of sacred Centre Block spaces to preserve

  • Before it adjourned amid COVID-19 precautions, the House of Commons’ Board of Internal Economy struck a new subcommittee to oversee Centre Block renovations and
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 18, 2020
Public Services and Procurement Canada's assistant deputy minister for parliamentary infrastructure, Rob Wright, centre, is pictured with Jennifer Garrett, PSPC's director general for the Centre Block renovation project, at a House committee meeting in May 2019. The BOIE wants Mr. Wright, or his designate, to act as a liaison for its newly established subcommittee. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

BOIE settles on reno feedback forum, initial list of sacred Centre Block spaces to preserve

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 18, 2020
  • Before it adjourned amid COVID-19 precautions, the House of Commons’ Board of Internal Economy struck a new subcommittee to oversee Centre Block renovations and

BOIE settles on reno feedback forum, initial list of sacred Centre Block spaces to preserve

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 18, 2020
  • Before it adjourned amid COVID-19 precautions, the House of Commons’ Board of Internal Economy struck a new subcommittee to oversee Centre Block renovations and
Public Services and Procurement Canada's assistant deputy minister for parliamentary infrastructure, Rob Wright, centre, is pictured with Jennifer Garrett, PSPC's director general for the Centre Block renovation project, at a House committee meeting in May 2019. The BOIE wants Mr. Wright, or his designate, to act as a liaison for its newly established subcommittee. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Belisle-Leclerc now leads policy team in Defence Minister Sajjan’s 17-member office

  • National Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan has a new head of policy in this Parliament, after bumping his former policy adviser, Tania Belisle-Leclerc, up to
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 12, 2020
National Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan, pictured in the West Block on Dec. 10, 2019, with his communications director, Todd Lane, behind him, currently has 17 political staffers in his ministerial office. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Belisle-Leclerc now leads policy team in Defence Minister Sajjan’s 17-member office

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 12, 2020
  • National Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan has a new head of policy in this Parliament, after bumping his former policy adviser, Tania Belisle-Leclerc, up to

Belisle-Leclerc now leads policy team in Defence Minister Sajjan’s 17-member office

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 12, 2020
  • National Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan has a new head of policy in this Parliament, after bumping his former policy adviser, Tania Belisle-Leclerc, up to
National Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan, pictured in the West Block on Dec. 10, 2019, with his communications director, Todd Lane, behind him, currently has 17 political staffers in his ministerial office. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

No committee or caucus roles, longtime Tory MP Scott Reid still sidelined after breaking rank

  • After being stripped of his critic duties during the last Parliament for voting against the party line, longtime Conservative MP Scott Reid has been
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 11, 2020
Conservative MP Scott Reid, pictured at a meeting of the Procedure and House Affairs Committee in Centre Block's room 112-N back in 2017, is the only member of his caucus not running to lead the party to not have any additional roles. The Hill Times file photograph

No committee or caucus roles, longtime Tory MP Scott Reid still sidelined after breaking rank

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 11, 2020
  • After being stripped of his critic duties during the last Parliament for voting against the party line, longtime Conservative MP Scott Reid has been

No committee or caucus roles, longtime Tory MP Scott Reid still sidelined after breaking rank

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 11, 2020
  • After being stripped of his critic duties during the last Parliament for voting against the party line, longtime Conservative MP Scott Reid has been
Conservative MP Scott Reid, pictured at a meeting of the Procedure and House Affairs Committee in Centre Block's room 112-N back in 2017, is the only member of his caucus not running to lead the party to not have any additional roles. The Hill Times file photograph

New session sees a few new staff in offices of ministers Bibeau, MacAulay

  • Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau’s 12-member staff team includes a few new additions this Parliament, including operations manager Daniel Turner and social media
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 9, 2020
Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau, pictured on her way into a cabinet meeting in the West Block on Jan. 23. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

New session sees a few new staff in offices of ministers Bibeau, MacAulay

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 9, 2020
  • Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau’s 12-member staff team includes a few new additions this Parliament, including operations manager Daniel Turner and social media

New session sees a few new staff in offices of ministers Bibeau, MacAulay

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 9, 2020
  • Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau’s 12-member staff team includes a few new additions this Parliament, including operations manager Daniel Turner and social media
Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau, pictured on her way into a cabinet meeting in the West Block on Jan. 23. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Health Minister Hajdu’s team includes four holdovers from her predecessor

  • With the outbreak of COVID-19, Canada’s federal Health Minister Patty Hajdu has had quite the trial by fire since being sworn-in to the post
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 9, 2020
Health Minister Patty Hajdu, pictured on Feb. 25, 2020, addressing reporters outside the House Chamber in the West Block after Question Period on Feb. 25. Also pictured: the CBC's Chris Rands, left, and Ms. Hajdu's press secretary, Cole Davidson, centre. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Health Minister Hajdu’s team includes four holdovers from her predecessor

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 9, 2020
  • With the outbreak of COVID-19, Canada’s federal Health Minister Patty Hajdu has had quite the trial by fire since being sworn-in to the post

Health Minister Hajdu’s team includes four holdovers from her predecessor

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 9, 2020
  • With the outbreak of COVID-19, Canada’s federal Health Minister Patty Hajdu has had quite the trial by fire since being sworn-in to the post
Health Minister Patty Hajdu, pictured on Feb. 25, 2020, addressing reporters outside the House Chamber in the West Block after Question Period on Feb. 25. Also pictured: the CBC's Chris Rands, left, and Ms. Hajdu's press secretary, Cole Davidson, centre. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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