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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.

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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.
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New book, Canadian Justice, Indigenous Injustice, explores minutiae of ‘all too familiar’ Boushie-Stanley case

  • The criminal trial into the death of Colten Boushie that “galvanized national attention” last year laid bare systemic issues of Indigenous injustice in the
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University of Toronto law professor Kent Roach takes a detailed look into the history, legal precedent, police investigation, criminal trial, and the aftermath of the Stanley case in his new book, Canadian Justice, Indigenous Injustice: The Gerald Stanley and Colten Boushie Case. Photograph courtesy of the University of Toronto

New book, Canadian Justice, Indigenous Injustice, explores minutiae of ‘all too familiar’ Boushie-Stanley case

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 11, 2019
  • The criminal trial into the death of Colten Boushie that “galvanized national attention” last year laid bare systemic issues of Indigenous injustice in the

New book, Canadian Justice, Indigenous Injustice, explores minutiae of ‘all too familiar’ Boushie-Stanley case

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  • The criminal trial into the death of Colten Boushie that “galvanized national attention” last year laid bare systemic issues of Indigenous injustice in the
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Liberals eager to get Bill C-91 to committee, amid criticisms over lack of substance, definition

  • The government’s much-awaited Indigenous Languages Bill, C-91, is being called an important step forward, but has been met with mixed reactions, with strong criticisms
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Government House Leader Bardish Chagger says she hopes to see Bill C-91, introduced by Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez on Feb. 5, get to committee for study soon. While NDP MP Georgina Jolibois calls the bill a 'positive step in the right direction,' she says changes are needed. Conservative MP Cathy McLeod, her party's Indigenous affairs critic, calls Bill C-91 an 'important' step forward. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Cynthia Münster

Liberals eager to get Bill C-91 to committee, amid criticisms over lack of substance, definition

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 11, 2019
  • The government’s much-awaited Indigenous Languages Bill, C-91, is being called an important step forward, but has been met with mixed reactions, with strong criticisms

Liberals eager to get Bill C-91 to committee, amid criticisms over lack of substance, definition

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  • The government’s much-awaited Indigenous Languages Bill, C-91, is being called an important step forward, but has been met with mixed reactions, with strong criticisms
Government House Leader Bardish Chagger says she hopes to see Bill C-91, introduced by Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez on Feb. 5, get to committee for study soon. While NDP MP Georgina Jolibois calls the bill a 'positive step in the right direction,' she says changes are needed. Conservative MP Cathy McLeod, her party's Indigenous affairs critic, calls Bill C-91 an 'important' step forward. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Cynthia Münster

Staffers on the move post-shuffle as Rural Economic Development Minister Jordan continues to build team

  • Rural Economic Development Minister Bernadette Jordan is slowly building up an experienced ministerial staff team. She recently hired Brian Kaufmann to take over as her director
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 11, 2019
Rural Economic Development Minister Bernadette Jordan, Indigenous Services Minister Seamus O'Regan, Veterans Affairs Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould, and Justice Minister David Lametti were all caught up in the Jan. 14 cabinet shuffle. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Cynthia Münster

Staffers on the move post-shuffle as Rural Economic Development Minister Jordan continues to build team

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 11, 2019
  • Rural Economic Development Minister Bernadette Jordan is slowly building up an experienced ministerial staff team. She recently hired Brian Kaufmann to take over as her director

Staffers on the move post-shuffle as Rural Economic Development Minister Jordan continues to build team

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  • Rural Economic Development Minister Bernadette Jordan is slowly building up an experienced ministerial staff team. She recently hired Brian Kaufmann to take over as her director
Rural Economic Development Minister Bernadette Jordan, Indigenous Services Minister Seamus O'Regan, Veterans Affairs Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould, and Justice Minister David Lametti were all caught up in the Jan. 14 cabinet shuffle. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Cynthia Münster

Director-level changes in offices of ministers Carr, Sohi, Joly

  • International Trade Diversification Minister Jim Carr has new directors of communications and policy in his ministerial office, filling two recently vacated holes in his
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 6, 2019
Directors on the move: International Trade Minister Jim Carr has scooped up Natural Resources Minister Amarjeet Sohi's director of policy, Erin Flanagan. Meanwhile, Tourism Minister Mélanie Joly has a new acting director of communications in her office. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Director-level changes in offices of ministers Carr, Sohi, Joly

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 6, 2019
  • International Trade Diversification Minister Jim Carr has new directors of communications and policy in his ministerial office, filling two recently vacated holes in his

Director-level changes in offices of ministers Carr, Sohi, Joly

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Directors on the move: International Trade Minister Jim Carr has scooped up Natural Resources Minister Amarjeet Sohi's director of policy, Erin Flanagan. Meanwhile, Tourism Minister Mélanie Joly has a new acting director of communications in her office. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

‘Amid ongoing tensions, what do you think of the federal government’s response to China to date? Should it do anything differently?’

  • Cameron Ahmad Liberal strategist “Ever since two Canadian citizens in China were arbitrarily detained and a third citizen was arbitrarily sentenced to death, our
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 4, 2019

‘Amid ongoing tensions, what do you think of the federal government’s response to China to date? Should it do anything differently?’

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  • Cameron Ahmad Liberal strategist “Ever since two Canadian citizens in China were arbitrarily detained and a third citizen was arbitrarily sentenced to death, our

‘Amid ongoing tensions, what do you think of the federal government’s response to China to date? Should it do anything differently?’

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  • Cameron Ahmad Liberal strategist “Ever since two Canadian citizens in China were arbitrarily detained and a third citizen was arbitrarily sentenced to death, our

RCMP inundated by cybercrime reports, with little success in prosecution, committee hears

  • The House Public Safety Committee recently launched a study into cybercrime in the Canadian financial sector, and chair John McKay says he expects it
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 4, 2019
Communications Security Establishment head Scott Jones appeared before the House Public Safety and National Security Committee on Jan. 30 to discuss cybercrime threats to Canada's financial sector. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

RCMP inundated by cybercrime reports, with little success in prosecution, committee hears

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 4, 2019
  • The House Public Safety Committee recently launched a study into cybercrime in the Canadian financial sector, and chair John McKay says he expects it

RCMP inundated by cybercrime reports, with little success in prosecution, committee hears

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  • The House Public Safety Committee recently launched a study into cybercrime in the Canadian financial sector, and chair John McKay says he expects it
Communications Security Establishment head Scott Jones appeared before the House Public Safety and National Security Committee on Jan. 30 to discuss cybercrime threats to Canada's financial sector. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Rebecca Caldwell joins Finance Minister Morneau’s team

  • Finance Minister Bill Morneau has made some changes to his ministerial staffing roster, including recently hiring on Rebecca Caldwell as a new senior adviser.
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 4, 2019
Finance Minister Bill Morneau, pictured leaving a federal caucus meeting in Ottawa late last month, has hired on Rebecca Caldwell as a senior adviser in his office. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Rebecca Caldwell joins Finance Minister Morneau’s team

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 4, 2019
  • Finance Minister Bill Morneau has made some changes to his ministerial staffing roster, including recently hiring on Rebecca Caldwell as a new senior adviser.

Rebecca Caldwell joins Finance Minister Morneau’s team

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  • Finance Minister Bill Morneau has made some changes to his ministerial staffing roster, including recently hiring on Rebecca Caldwell as a new senior adviser.
Finance Minister Bill Morneau, pictured leaving a federal caucus meeting in Ottawa late last month, has hired on Rebecca Caldwell as a senior adviser in his office. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

MP Erin Weir still has sights set on NDP nomination

  • Former NDP MP Erin Weir is still gunning to become the party’s official candidate, with a resolution recently passed at the riding association’s meeting
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NDP-turned-CCF MP Erin Weir still has the backing of the local NDP riding association in Regina-Lewvan, Sask., which recently voted to support him seeking the official NDP candidate nomination for the upcoming federal election. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

MP Erin Weir still has sights set on NDP nomination

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  • Former NDP MP Erin Weir is still gunning to become the party’s official candidate, with a resolution recently passed at the riding association’s meeting

MP Erin Weir still has sights set on NDP nomination

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  • Former NDP MP Erin Weir is still gunning to become the party’s official candidate, with a resolution recently passed at the riding association’s meeting
NDP-turned-CCF MP Erin Weir still has the backing of the local NDP riding association in Regina-Lewvan, Sask., which recently voted to support him seeking the official NDP candidate nomination for the upcoming federal election. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Ministers Hussen, Duncan hire new policy advisers

  • Immigration Minister Ahmed Hussen has a few new faces on his political staff team, including new senior policy adviser Jade-Émilie Daigneault who recently arrived
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 30, 2019
Sport and Science Minister Kirsty Duncan, left, has a new senior policy adviser, Michael Paramathasan, while Immigration Minister Ahmed Hussen, right, has hired a senior policy adviser from the international trade minister's office. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, file

Ministers Hussen, Duncan hire new policy advisers

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 30, 2019
  • Immigration Minister Ahmed Hussen has a few new faces on his political staff team, including new senior policy adviser Jade-Émilie Daigneault who recently arrived

Ministers Hussen, Duncan hire new policy advisers

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 30, 2019
  • Immigration Minister Ahmed Hussen has a few new faces on his political staff team, including new senior policy adviser Jade-Émilie Daigneault who recently arrived
Sport and Science Minister Kirsty Duncan, left, has a new senior policy adviser, Michael Paramathasan, while Immigration Minister Ahmed Hussen, right, has hired a senior policy adviser from the international trade minister's office. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, file

Election-year heavy hitters: the 99 most influential figures to watch in federal politics in 2019

  • Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s political fortunes will be put to the test this year. Come October, this year’s pecking order may be wildly different
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This year's crop of influencers wield considerable clout in driving public debate on hot political issues at this stage or changing the course of events, with just nine months to go before the election. The Hill Times graphic by Serena Masonde, with photographs by Andrew Meade and Sam Garcia

Election-year heavy hitters: the 99 most influential figures to watch in federal politics in 2019

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT, BEATRICE PAEZ, EMILY HAWS | January 28, 2019
  • Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s political fortunes will be put to the test this year. Come October, this year’s pecking order may be wildly different

Election-year heavy hitters: the 99 most influential figures to watch in federal politics in 2019

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT, BEATRICE PAEZ, EMILY HAWS | January 28, 2019
  • Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s political fortunes will be put to the test this year. Come October, this year’s pecking order may be wildly different
This year's crop of influencers wield considerable clout in driving public debate on hot political issues at this stage or changing the course of events, with just nine months to go before the election. The Hill Times graphic by Serena Masonde, with photographs by Andrew Meade and Sam Garcia

New Rural Economic Development Minister Jordan names Cory Pike as chief of staff

  • New Rural Economic Development Bernadette Jordan, one of two new faces added to the front bench as part of the Jan. 14 cabinet shuffle,
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 28, 2019
Cabinet rookie Bernadette Jordan is heading a brand new office as minister of Rural Economic Development. She recently named a chief of staff, Cory Pike, to run it. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

New Rural Economic Development Minister Jordan names Cory Pike as chief of staff

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 28, 2019
  • New Rural Economic Development Bernadette Jordan, one of two new faces added to the front bench as part of the Jan. 14 cabinet shuffle,

New Rural Economic Development Minister Jordan names Cory Pike as chief of staff

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 28, 2019
  • New Rural Economic Development Bernadette Jordan, one of two new faces added to the front bench as part of the Jan. 14 cabinet shuffle,
Cabinet rookie Bernadette Jordan is heading a brand new office as minister of Rural Economic Development. She recently named a chief of staff, Cory Pike, to run it. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘This is something I’ve been fighting for now for two years almost,’ Indigenous language interpretation in the House important symbol for youth, says Liberal MP Ouellette

  • The federal Translation Bureau has been working to adjust to the new option for MPs to speak in Indigenous languages during House of Commons
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 28, 2019
Liberal MP Robert-Falcon Ouellette, right, pictured with Ontario regional chief Isadore Day on May 4, 2017 after speaking in Cree in the House of Commons. His statement that day ultimately wasn't able to be translated, in turn prompting the MP to raise a question of privilege which led to a House committee study that recommended Indigenous language interpretation be offered in the House. The Hill Times file photograph

‘This is something I’ve been fighting for now for two years almost,’ Indigenous language interpretation in the House important symbol for youth, says Liberal MP Ouellette

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 28, 2019
  • The federal Translation Bureau has been working to adjust to the new option for MPs to speak in Indigenous languages during House of Commons

‘This is something I’ve been fighting for now for two years almost,’ Indigenous language interpretation in the House important symbol for youth, says Liberal MP Ouellette

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 28, 2019
  • The federal Translation Bureau has been working to adjust to the new option for MPs to speak in Indigenous languages during House of Commons
Liberal MP Robert-Falcon Ouellette, right, pictured with Ontario regional chief Isadore Day on May 4, 2017 after speaking in Cree in the House of Commons. His statement that day ultimately wasn't able to be translated, in turn prompting the MP to raise a question of privilege which led to a House committee study that recommended Indigenous language interpretation be offered in the House. The Hill Times file photograph

“What are your party’s legislative priorities for the coming months?”

  • Cameron Ahmad Liberal strategist  “This year, it will come as no surprise that our priorities as a government are to continue growing the economy,
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 28, 2019

“What are your party’s legislative priorities for the coming months?”

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 28, 2019
  • Cameron Ahmad Liberal strategist  “This year, it will come as no surprise that our priorities as a government are to continue growing the economy,

“What are your party’s legislative priorities for the coming months?”

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 28, 2019
  • Cameron Ahmad Liberal strategist  “This year, it will come as no surprise that our priorities as a government are to continue growing the economy,

Women and Gender Equality Minister Monsef gets a new chief of staff

  • Along with a new portfolio name, Women and Gender Equality Minister Maryam Monsef, formerly known as the minister for status of women, has a
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 23, 2019
Women and Gender Equality Minister Maryam Monsef, who's portfolio was officially renamed in December, has a new chief of staff in her office: Leslie Church. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Women and Gender Equality Minister Monsef gets a new chief of staff

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 23, 2019
  • Along with a new portfolio name, Women and Gender Equality Minister Maryam Monsef, formerly known as the minister for status of women, has a

Women and Gender Equality Minister Monsef gets a new chief of staff

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 23, 2019
  • Along with a new portfolio name, Women and Gender Equality Minister Maryam Monsef, formerly known as the minister for status of women, has a
Women and Gender Equality Minister Maryam Monsef, who's portfolio was officially renamed in December, has a new chief of staff in her office: Leslie Church. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Science Minister Duncan names new director of parliamentary affairs ahead of new session

  • Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Minister Navdeep Bains began the new year with a couple of staff departures from his ministerial office, including Nilani
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 21, 2019
One of Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Minister Navdeep Bains' aides recently left to become Science and Sport Minister Kirsty Duncan's new director of parliamentary affairs. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Science Minister Duncan names new director of parliamentary affairs ahead of new session

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 21, 2019
  • Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Minister Navdeep Bains began the new year with a couple of staff departures from his ministerial office, including Nilani

Science Minister Duncan names new director of parliamentary affairs ahead of new session

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 21, 2019
  • Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Minister Navdeep Bains began the new year with a couple of staff departures from his ministerial office, including Nilani
One of Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Minister Navdeep Bains' aides recently left to become Science and Sport Minister Kirsty Duncan's new director of parliamentary affairs. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

NDP taking ‘nothing for granted’ in Burnaby South as top Hill staffers, B.C. MPs working to get Singh elected

  • The NDP is drawing on support from top Hill staffers, B.C. NDP MPs, and party resources “all over the Lower Mainland” to get NDP
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 21, 2019
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, pictured last year on Parliament Hill. The federal party is putting a concerted effort into winning the byelection race in Burnaby South, B.C., where Mr. Singh is seeking a seat, on Feb. 25. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

NDP taking ‘nothing for granted’ in Burnaby South as top Hill staffers, B.C. MPs working to get Singh elected

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 21, 2019
  • The NDP is drawing on support from top Hill staffers, B.C. NDP MPs, and party resources “all over the Lower Mainland” to get NDP

NDP taking ‘nothing for granted’ in Burnaby South as top Hill staffers, B.C. MPs working to get Singh elected

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 21, 2019
  • The NDP is drawing on support from top Hill staffers, B.C. NDP MPs, and party resources “all over the Lower Mainland” to get NDP
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, pictured last year on Parliament Hill. The federal party is putting a concerted effort into winning the byelection race in Burnaby South, B.C., where Mr. Singh is seeking a seat, on Feb. 25. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Chiefs of staff shuffle follows federal cabinet change-ups

  • At the same time as the five Liberal cabinet ministers affected by last week’s shuffle were moving into new offices, so too were a
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 21, 2019
The Jan. 14 cabinet shuffle saw Jody Wilson-Raybould, left, named minister of Veterans Affairs, Seamus O'Regan took over as minister of Indigenous Services, Jane Philpott was made Treasury Board president and digital government minister, David Lametti is now Justice minister, and Bernadette Jordan was appointed to the new post of minister of Rural Economic Development. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Chiefs of staff shuffle follows federal cabinet change-ups

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 21, 2019
  • At the same time as the five Liberal cabinet ministers affected by last week’s shuffle were moving into new offices, so too were a

Chiefs of staff shuffle follows federal cabinet change-ups

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 21, 2019
  • At the same time as the five Liberal cabinet ministers affected by last week’s shuffle were moving into new offices, so too were a
The Jan. 14 cabinet shuffle saw Jody Wilson-Raybould, left, named minister of Veterans Affairs, Seamus O'Regan took over as minister of Indigenous Services, Jane Philpott was made Treasury Board president and digital government minister, David Lametti is now Justice minister, and Bernadette Jordan was appointed to the new post of minister of Rural Economic Development. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Policy director Berzins joins Transport Minister Garneau’s team

  • Transport Minister Marc Garneau has a new director of policy and parliamentary affairs in charge in his ministerial office, with Christopher Berzins having recently
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 16, 2019
Transport Minister Marc Garneau, right, recently welcomed Christopher Berzins to his office as his new director of policy and parliamentary affairs. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Policy director Berzins joins Transport Minister Garneau’s team

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 16, 2019
  • Transport Minister Marc Garneau has a new director of policy and parliamentary affairs in charge in his ministerial office, with Christopher Berzins having recently

Policy director Berzins joins Transport Minister Garneau’s team

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 16, 2019
  • Transport Minister Marc Garneau has a new director of policy and parliamentary affairs in charge in his ministerial office, with Christopher Berzins having recently
Transport Minister Marc Garneau, right, recently welcomed Christopher Berzins to his office as his new director of policy and parliamentary affairs. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Closing time at Centre Block

  • Parliament on the move: Packed boxes are pictured, top right, stacked up in the historic Reading Room (237-C) last week. The Hill Times photograph
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 15, 2019

Closing time at Centre Block

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 15, 2019
  • Parliament on the move: Packed boxes are pictured, top right, stacked up in the historic Reading Room (237-C) last week. The Hill Times photograph

Closing time at Centre Block

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 15, 2019
  • Parliament on the move: Packed boxes are pictured, top right, stacked up in the historic Reading Room (237-C) last week. The Hill Times photograph

It’s closing time: West Block and Senate Building move-ins pass halfway mark as the Hill readies for return

  • MPs, Senators, and the PM have all cleared out of Centre Block—with House officers among those on the move this week—as the West Block
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 14, 2019
Parliament on the move: Packed boxes are pictured, top right, stacked up in the historic Reading Room (237-C) last week. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

It’s closing time: West Block and Senate Building move-ins pass halfway mark as the Hill readies for return

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 14, 2019
  • MPs, Senators, and the PM have all cleared out of Centre Block—with House officers among those on the move this week—as the West Block

It’s closing time: West Block and Senate Building move-ins pass halfway mark as the Hill readies for return

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 14, 2019
  • MPs, Senators, and the PM have all cleared out of Centre Block—with House officers among those on the move this week—as the West Block
Parliament on the move: Packed boxes are pictured, top right, stacked up in the historic Reading Room (237-C) last week. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

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