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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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Staff join senior ranks in offices of Ministers Lebouthillier, Bibeau

  • There are a couple of staff promotions of note in National Revenue Minister Diane Lebouthillier’s office, with the naming of a new director of
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 29, 2019
Climbers gonna climb: National Revenue Minister Diane Lebouthillier and Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude have both promoted staff within their ministerial offices, including two new directors for Ms. Lebouthillier. The Hill Times file photographs

Staff join senior ranks in offices of Ministers Lebouthillier, Bibeau

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 29, 2019
  • There are a couple of staff promotions of note in National Revenue Minister Diane Lebouthillier’s office, with the naming of a new director of

Staff join senior ranks in offices of Ministers Lebouthillier, Bibeau

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 29, 2019
  • There are a couple of staff promotions of note in National Revenue Minister Diane Lebouthillier’s office, with the naming of a new director of
Climbers gonna climb: National Revenue Minister Diane Lebouthillier and Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude have both promoted staff within their ministerial offices, including two new directors for Ms. Lebouthillier. The Hill Times file photographs

Social media execs face grilling at Ottawa summit, as global consensus on need for government regulation grows

  • Representatives from Google, Twitter, and Facebook, in particular, faced relentless grilling from elected officials representing 11 countries during an international meeting on data privacy
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 28, 2019
Facebook Canada's Kevin Chan faced a grilling from international legislators on May 28, followed by a separate rake over the coals from media after his testimony before the international grand committee meeting in Ottawa this week. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Social media execs face grilling at Ottawa summit, as global consensus on need for government regulation grows

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 28, 2019
  • Representatives from Google, Twitter, and Facebook, in particular, faced relentless grilling from elected officials representing 11 countries during an international meeting on data privacy

Social media execs face grilling at Ottawa summit, as global consensus on need for government regulation grows

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 28, 2019
  • Representatives from Google, Twitter, and Facebook, in particular, faced relentless grilling from elected officials representing 11 countries during an international meeting on data privacy
Facebook Canada's Kevin Chan faced a grilling from international legislators on May 28, followed by a separate rake over the coals from media after his testimony before the international grand committee meeting in Ottawa this week. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Meslin’s first-ever book a condemnation of and prescription for all that ails modern Canadian politics

  • Author and activist Dave Meslin doesn’t mince his words in describing what he sees as an ailing political system in Canada, calling it a
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 27, 2019
Activist Dave Meslin, founder of the Toronto Public Space Committee and Cycle Toronto, has a new book out, Teardown: Rebuilding Democracy from the Ground Up. Published by Penguin Canada, Mr. Meslin’s 363-page book is the longtime activist’s first—'and last,' he quipped—and is the product of six years of research and writing. Photograph courtesy of Mitchel Raphael

Meslin’s first-ever book a condemnation of and prescription for all that ails modern Canadian politics

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 27, 2019
  • Author and activist Dave Meslin doesn’t mince his words in describing what he sees as an ailing political system in Canada, calling it a

Meslin’s first-ever book a condemnation of and prescription for all that ails modern Canadian politics

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 27, 2019
  • Author and activist Dave Meslin doesn’t mince his words in describing what he sees as an ailing political system in Canada, calling it a
Activist Dave Meslin, founder of the Toronto Public Space Committee and Cycle Toronto, has a new book out, Teardown: Rebuilding Democracy from the Ground Up. Published by Penguin Canada, Mr. Meslin’s 363-page book is the longtime activist’s first—'and last,' he quipped—and is the product of six years of research and writing. Photograph courtesy of Mitchel Raphael

Bob Joseph’s new book, Indigenous Relations, a traveller’s guide for the long road to reconciliation

  • Canada is at the beginning of a long road to reconciliation with Indigenous peoples, but getting there requires commitment and a willingness to learn,
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 27, 2019
'If we can clear up some of the myths and misconceptions, and see that there really is a lot of common ground and that it’ll actually make the country a much better country—that would be a pretty good lifetime of work for me just to change that,' says Bob Joseph. Photograph courtesy of Bob Joseph

Bob Joseph’s new book, Indigenous Relations, a traveller’s guide for the long road to reconciliation

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 27, 2019
  • Canada is at the beginning of a long road to reconciliation with Indigenous peoples, but getting there requires commitment and a willingness to learn,

Bob Joseph’s new book, Indigenous Relations, a traveller’s guide for the long road to reconciliation

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 27, 2019
  • Canada is at the beginning of a long road to reconciliation with Indigenous peoples, but getting there requires commitment and a willingness to learn,
'If we can clear up some of the myths and misconceptions, and see that there really is a lot of common ground and that it’ll actually make the country a much better country—that would be a pretty good lifetime of work for me just to change that,' says Bob Joseph. Photograph courtesy of Bob Joseph

Justice Minister Lametti makes policy staff changes

  • Three policy staffers are on the move in and out of Justice Minister David Lametti’s office, including senior adviser Farzin Yousefian, who recently returned
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 27, 2019
Justice Minister David Lametti recently bid farewell to his senior adviser for legal and regulatory affairs, Farzin Yousefian, but also welcomed on board two new aides. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Justice Minister Lametti makes policy staff changes

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 27, 2019
  • Three policy staffers are on the move in and out of Justice Minister David Lametti’s office, including senior adviser Farzin Yousefian, who recently returned

Justice Minister Lametti makes policy staff changes

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 27, 2019
  • Three policy staffers are on the move in and out of Justice Minister David Lametti’s office, including senior adviser Farzin Yousefian, who recently returned
Justice Minister David Lametti recently bid farewell to his senior adviser for legal and regulatory affairs, Farzin Yousefian, but also welcomed on board two new aides. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

New regional advisers for ministers Sajjan, Duncan

  • Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan and Science and Sport Minister Kirsty Duncan both have new regional affairs advisers in their respective offices. Mr. Sajjan recently
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 22, 2019
Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan has a new Quebec affairs aide, while Science and Sport Minister Kirsty Duncan has a new adviser on Atlantic affairs. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

New regional advisers for ministers Sajjan, Duncan

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 22, 2019
  • Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan and Science and Sport Minister Kirsty Duncan both have new regional affairs advisers in their respective offices. Mr. Sajjan recently

New regional advisers for ministers Sajjan, Duncan

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 22, 2019
  • Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan and Science and Sport Minister Kirsty Duncan both have new regional affairs advisers in their respective offices. Mr. Sajjan recently
Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan has a new Quebec affairs aide, while Science and Sport Minister Kirsty Duncan has a new adviser on Atlantic affairs. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Changes in PMO, including a promotion and Ben Chin joins the team

  • The Prime Minister’s Office has a new senior adviser on staff. Ben Chin moved over from his post as chief of staff to Finance Minister Bill
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 20, 2019
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured May 8, 2019, at the Canadian War Museum for the National Holocaust Remembrance Day Ceremony, has a new senior adviser in former finance chief of staff Ben Chin, and a new director of policy and correspondence writer. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Changes in PMO, including a promotion and Ben Chin joins the team

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 20, 2019
  • The Prime Minister’s Office has a new senior adviser on staff. Ben Chin moved over from his post as chief of staff to Finance Minister Bill

Changes in PMO, including a promotion and Ben Chin joins the team

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 20, 2019
  • The Prime Minister’s Office has a new senior adviser on staff. Ben Chin moved over from his post as chief of staff to Finance Minister Bill
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured May 8, 2019, at the Canadian War Museum for the National Holocaust Remembrance Day Ceremony, has a new senior adviser in former finance chief of staff Ben Chin, and a new director of policy and correspondence writer. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Remains of old barracks, guardhouse focus of ‘significant’ archaeological dig on Parliament Hill

  • Two “significant” archaeological digs are ongoing east of the Centre Block building, focused on the remains of an old barracks building and a guardhouse
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 20, 2019
An archaeologist is pictured shifting through dirt dug out of the site of the old guardhouse, east of Centre Block, last week. During The Hill Times' tour, two coins dating to 1813 and 1844 were unearthed. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Remains of old barracks, guardhouse focus of ‘significant’ archaeological dig on Parliament Hill

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 20, 2019
  • Two “significant” archaeological digs are ongoing east of the Centre Block building, focused on the remains of an old barracks building and a guardhouse

Remains of old barracks, guardhouse focus of ‘significant’ archaeological dig on Parliament Hill

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 20, 2019
  • Two “significant” archaeological digs are ongoing east of the Centre Block building, focused on the remains of an old barracks building and a guardhouse
An archaeologist is pictured shifting through dirt dug out of the site of the old guardhouse, east of Centre Block, last week. During The Hill Times' tour, two coins dating to 1813 and 1844 were unearthed. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

The Green Party has won a second House seat in Nanaimo-Ladysmith, B.C. What does this suggest for the federal election in October?

  • Cory Hann Conservative strategist “This is the 13th byelection this Parliament that the Conservative Party has increased its share of vote from 2015. We’re
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 15, 2019

The Green Party has won a second House seat in Nanaimo-Ladysmith, B.C. What does this suggest for the federal election in October?

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 15, 2019
  • Cory Hann Conservative strategist “This is the 13th byelection this Parliament that the Conservative Party has increased its share of vote from 2015. We’re

The Green Party has won a second House seat in Nanaimo-Ladysmith, B.C. What does this suggest for the federal election in October?

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 15, 2019
  • Cory Hann Conservative strategist “This is the 13th byelection this Parliament that the Conservative Party has increased its share of vote from 2015. We’re

New Quebec desk in the PMO, as more join Liberal Party headquarters ahead of election

  • There have been a few recent staffing moves in and out of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s office, including Jonathan Kalles’ recent addition as the
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 15, 2019
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured in the West Block last week, has a new Quebec regional affairs adviser in his office, among other recent moves. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

New Quebec desk in the PMO, as more join Liberal Party headquarters ahead of election

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 15, 2019
  • There have been a few recent staffing moves in and out of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s office, including Jonathan Kalles’ recent addition as the

New Quebec desk in the PMO, as more join Liberal Party headquarters ahead of election

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 15, 2019
  • There have been a few recent staffing moves in and out of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s office, including Jonathan Kalles’ recent addition as the
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured in the West Block last week, has a new Quebec regional affairs adviser in his office, among other recent moves. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Politics This Morning: Prime Minister Trudeau stopping by Hamilton before trip to Paris

  • Happy Tuesday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has a busy day ahead of him. The PM’s will start his day by attending the weekly cabinet
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 14, 2019
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured June 7, 2018, walking up the steps at the entrance of the Centre Block with French President Emmanuel Macron ahead of the G7 Summit in Charlevoix, Que. Mr. Trudeau is heading out to Paris, France tonight where he'll soon be reunited with Mr. Macron. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Politics This Morning: Prime Minister Trudeau stopping by Hamilton before trip to Paris

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 14, 2019
  • Happy Tuesday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has a busy day ahead of him. The PM’s will start his day by attending the weekly cabinet

Politics This Morning: Prime Minister Trudeau stopping by Hamilton before trip to Paris

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 14, 2019
  • Happy Tuesday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has a busy day ahead of him. The PM’s will start his day by attending the weekly cabinet
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured June 7, 2018, walking up the steps at the entrance of the Centre Block with French President Emmanuel Macron ahead of the G7 Summit in Charlevoix, Que. Mr. Trudeau is heading out to Paris, France tonight where he'll soon be reunited with Mr. Macron. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Foreign Affairs Minister Freeland promotes Vincent Garneau as her new chief of staff, Broadhurst exits for top job at Liberal HQ

  • Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland is starting off this week with a new chief of staff at the helm in her office, replacing Jeremy
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 13, 2019
Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland pictured in March heading into the National Press Theatre at 150 Wellington St., with members of her political staff team, from left to right: executive assistant Sason Ross, communications director Alex Lawrence, and now-chief of staff Vincent Garneau. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Foreign Affairs Minister Freeland promotes Vincent Garneau as her new chief of staff, Broadhurst exits for top job at Liberal HQ

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 13, 2019
  • Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland is starting off this week with a new chief of staff at the helm in her office, replacing Jeremy

Foreign Affairs Minister Freeland promotes Vincent Garneau as her new chief of staff, Broadhurst exits for top job at Liberal HQ

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 13, 2019
  • Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland is starting off this week with a new chief of staff at the helm in her office, replacing Jeremy
Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland pictured in March heading into the National Press Theatre at 150 Wellington St., with members of her political staff team, from left to right: executive assistant Sason Ross, communications director Alex Lawrence, and now-chief of staff Vincent Garneau. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Conflict of interest commissioner’s new interpretation of post-employment restrictions ‘stunning,’ disputed: observers

  • Observers are expressing surprise and concern over a new interpretation of the restrictions faced by departing political staff, ministers, and others that extends existing
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 13, 2019
Federal Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner Mario Dion says he believes his new interpretation of the restrictions faced by political staff, ministers, and others when leaving office is consistent with the Conflict of Interest Act's original intent—but individuals who helped draft it disagree and are raising concerns about the impactful and poorly-communicated change. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Conflict of interest commissioner’s new interpretation of post-employment restrictions ‘stunning,’ disputed: observers

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 13, 2019
  • Observers are expressing surprise and concern over a new interpretation of the restrictions faced by departing political staff, ministers, and others that extends existing

Conflict of interest commissioner’s new interpretation of post-employment restrictions ‘stunning,’ disputed: observers

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 13, 2019
  • Observers are expressing surprise and concern over a new interpretation of the restrictions faced by departing political staff, ministers, and others that extends existing
Federal Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner Mario Dion says he believes his new interpretation of the restrictions faced by political staff, ministers, and others when leaving office is consistent with the Conflict of Interest Act's original intent—but individuals who helped draft it disagree and are raising concerns about the impactful and poorly-communicated change. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

“As communities grapple with flooding, is Canada doing enough to ensure it’s ready to deal with such emergencies and natural disasters?” by Laura Ryckewaert

  • Cory Hann Conservative strategist “The entire Conservative family has the flooded communities in our thoughts. It’s difficult to imagine losing your home, and it’s
Opinion | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 6, 2019

“As communities grapple with flooding, is Canada doing enough to ensure it’s ready to deal with such emergencies and natural disasters?” by Laura Ryckewaert

Opinion | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 6, 2019
  • Cory Hann Conservative strategist “The entire Conservative family has the flooded communities in our thoughts. It’s difficult to imagine losing your home, and it’s

“As communities grapple with flooding, is Canada doing enough to ensure it’s ready to deal with such emergencies and natural disasters?” by Laura Ryckewaert

Opinion | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 6, 2019
  • Cory Hann Conservative strategist “The entire Conservative family has the flooded communities in our thoughts. It’s difficult to imagine losing your home, and it’s

Ministers Joly, MacAulay, Bains hire aides

  • Veterans Affairs Minister Lawrence MacAulay recently hired on Nick McRoberts to work full time in his ministerial office as a special assistant for communications. Mr.
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 1, 2019
There are new faces in the offices of Tourism Minister Mélanie Joly, Veterans Affairs Minister Lawrence MacAulay, and Innovation Minister Navdeep Bains. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Ministers Joly, MacAulay, Bains hire aides

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 1, 2019
  • Veterans Affairs Minister Lawrence MacAulay recently hired on Nick McRoberts to work full time in his ministerial office as a special assistant for communications. Mr.

Ministers Joly, MacAulay, Bains hire aides

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 1, 2019
  • Veterans Affairs Minister Lawrence MacAulay recently hired on Nick McRoberts to work full time in his ministerial office as a special assistant for communications. Mr.
There are new faces in the offices of Tourism Minister Mélanie Joly, Veterans Affairs Minister Lawrence MacAulay, and Innovation Minister Navdeep Bains. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

As House enters ‘ugly stretch,’ 2019 budget bill, Indigenous legislation front and centre

  • The clock is ticking, with just under 40 sitting days left in this Parliament and 38 government bills still on the Order Paper, and
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 29, 2019
Government House Leader Bardish Chagger. The clock is ticking, with just under 40 sitting days left in this Parliament and 38 government bills still on the Order Paper, and the 2019 budget implementation bill will be front and centre in the House this week amid rising partisan tempers and pre-election posturing. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

As House enters ‘ugly stretch,’ 2019 budget bill, Indigenous legislation front and centre

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 29, 2019
  • The clock is ticking, with just under 40 sitting days left in this Parliament and 38 government bills still on the Order Paper, and

As House enters ‘ugly stretch,’ 2019 budget bill, Indigenous legislation front and centre

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 29, 2019
  • The clock is ticking, with just under 40 sitting days left in this Parliament and 38 government bills still on the Order Paper, and
Government House Leader Bardish Chagger. The clock is ticking, with just under 40 sitting days left in this Parliament and 38 government bills still on the Order Paper, and the 2019 budget implementation bill will be front and centre in the House this week amid rising partisan tempers and pre-election posturing. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Rappaport lands press secretary gig in Justice Minister Lametti’s office

  • Justice Minister David Lametti was quick to get a new press secretary in place in his office, with Rachel Rappaport officially stepping into the
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 29, 2019
Justice Minister David Lametti, pictured at a House Justice and Human Rights Committee meeting in February where he appeared to answer questions on the SNC-Lavalin scandal. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Rappaport lands press secretary gig in Justice Minister Lametti’s office

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 29, 2019
  • Justice Minister David Lametti was quick to get a new press secretary in place in his office, with Rachel Rappaport officially stepping into the

Rappaport lands press secretary gig in Justice Minister Lametti’s office

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 29, 2019
  • Justice Minister David Lametti was quick to get a new press secretary in place in his office, with Rachel Rappaport officially stepping into the
Justice Minister David Lametti, pictured at a House Justice and Human Rights Committee meeting in February where he appeared to answer questions on the SNC-Lavalin scandal. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

“Albertans have voted. What do you make of the election result? Are there any federal lessons to be learned?”

  • Cameron Ahmad Liberal strategist “From the very start of his mandate, the prime minister and his government have worked closely with Albertans to advance
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 29, 2019

“Albertans have voted. What do you make of the election result? Are there any federal lessons to be learned?”

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 29, 2019
  • Cameron Ahmad Liberal strategist “From the very start of his mandate, the prime minister and his government have worked closely with Albertans to advance

“Albertans have voted. What do you make of the election result? Are there any federal lessons to be learned?”

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 29, 2019
  • Cameron Ahmad Liberal strategist “From the very start of his mandate, the prime minister and his government have worked closely with Albertans to advance

Comms aide Célia Canon exits Justice Minister Lametti’s office

  • Justice Minister David Lametti will soon have some new communications support in light of communications adviser Célia Canon’s recent exit from his office. Ms.
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 24, 2019
Justice Minister David Lametti, pictured speaking to reporters on the Hill on April 9, recently said goodbye to communications adviser Célia Canon, who is joining Global Affairs Canada. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Comms aide Célia Canon exits Justice Minister Lametti’s office

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 24, 2019
  • Justice Minister David Lametti will soon have some new communications support in light of communications adviser Célia Canon’s recent exit from his office. Ms.

Comms aide Célia Canon exits Justice Minister Lametti’s office

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 24, 2019
  • Justice Minister David Lametti will soon have some new communications support in light of communications adviser Célia Canon’s recent exit from his office. Ms.
Justice Minister David Lametti, pictured speaking to reporters on the Hill on April 9, recently said goodbye to communications adviser Célia Canon, who is joining Global Affairs Canada. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Federal spending hits $300-billion, with 2019-20 main estimates up 8.6 per cent

  • Federal spending is up almost 8.6 per cent in this year’s 2019-20 main estimates over last, reaching just under $300-billion, with spending up 4.7
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 22, 2019
The 2019 federal budget, pictured here in the hands of Finance Minister Bill Morneau, left, and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, sets out $355.6-billion in spending. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Federal spending hits $300-billion, with 2019-20 main estimates up 8.6 per cent

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 22, 2019
  • Federal spending is up almost 8.6 per cent in this year’s 2019-20 main estimates over last, reaching just under $300-billion, with spending up 4.7

Federal spending hits $300-billion, with 2019-20 main estimates up 8.6 per cent

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 22, 2019
  • Federal spending is up almost 8.6 per cent in this year’s 2019-20 main estimates over last, reaching just under $300-billion, with spending up 4.7
The 2019 federal budget, pictured here in the hands of Finance Minister Bill Morneau, left, and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, sets out $355.6-billion in spending. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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