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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.

Immigration Minister Diab adds new policy director to her team

  • Elizabeth Cheesbrough, who had been deputy chief of staff and director of policy to the minister, exited in October.
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 4, 2025
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Minister Lena Diab speaks about Francophone immigration outside of Quebec at St. Paul University in Ottawa on Nov. 27. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Immigration Minister Diab adds new policy director to her team

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 4, 2025
  • Elizabeth Cheesbrough, who had been deputy chief of staff and director of policy to the minister, exited in October.

Immigration Minister Diab adds new policy director to her team

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 4, 2025
  • Elizabeth Cheesbrough, who had been deputy chief of staff and director of policy to the minister, exited in October.
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Minister Lena Diab speaks about Francophone immigration outside of Quebec at St. Paul University in Ottawa on Nov. 27. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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
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“What do you think of the strategy of going after Bill Morneau every day in the House?”

  • Cameron Ahmad Liberal strategist “Let’s remember what we were debating before the last election, after a decade of short-sighted Conservative policies: whether the Canadian
Opinion | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 11, 2017

“What do you think of the strategy of going after Bill Morneau every day in the House?”

Opinion | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 11, 2017
  • Cameron Ahmad Liberal strategist “Let’s remember what we were debating before the last election, after a decade of short-sighted Conservative policies: whether the Canadian

“What do you think of the strategy of going after Bill Morneau every day in the House?”

Opinion | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 11, 2017
  • Cameron Ahmad Liberal strategist “Let’s remember what we were debating before the last election, after a decade of short-sighted Conservative policies: whether the Canadian

House harassment policy has ‘weaknesses,’ ‘potential for abuse,’ say MPs, after Bezan-Romanado controversy

  • MPs are split over whether the House’s sexual harassment policy could be misused for political gains, with some dismissing the idea and others warning
News | BY ABBAS RANA, LAURA RYCKEWAERT, PETER MAZEREEUW | December 11, 2017
A controversial apology by Conservative MP James Bezan in the House of Commons last week for an off-colour joke made towards Liberal MP Sherry Romanado prompted MPs to reflect on the House of Commons' sexual harassment policy, and the intersection of politics and sexual harassment. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia, The Hill Times file photograph

House harassment policy has ‘weaknesses,’ ‘potential for abuse,’ say MPs, after Bezan-Romanado controversy

News | BY ABBAS RANA, LAURA RYCKEWAERT, PETER MAZEREEUW | December 11, 2017
  • MPs are split over whether the House’s sexual harassment policy could be misused for political gains, with some dismissing the idea and others warning

House harassment policy has ‘weaknesses,’ ‘potential for abuse,’ say MPs, after Bezan-Romanado controversy

News | BY ABBAS RANA, LAURA RYCKEWAERT, PETER MAZEREEUW | December 11, 2017
  • MPs are split over whether the House’s sexual harassment policy could be misused for political gains, with some dismissing the idea and others warning
A controversial apology by Conservative MP James Bezan in the House of Commons last week for an off-colour joke made towards Liberal MP Sherry Romanado prompted MPs to reflect on the House of Commons' sexual harassment policy, and the intersection of politics and sexual harassment. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia, The Hill Times file photograph

Sports Minister Hehr plucks press secretary from his former Veterans’ Office

  • Sports and Persons with Disabilities Minister Kent Hehr, who found himself in hot water and fielding media questions last week, did so with the help
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 11, 2017
Sports and Persons with Disabilities Minister Kent Hehr pictured in Centre Block on Dec. 5 about to speak with media to address his comments to Thalidomide victims. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Sports Minister Hehr plucks press secretary from his former Veterans’ Office

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 11, 2017
  • Sports and Persons with Disabilities Minister Kent Hehr, who found himself in hot water and fielding media questions last week, did so with the help

Sports Minister Hehr plucks press secretary from his former Veterans’ Office

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 11, 2017
  • Sports and Persons with Disabilities Minister Kent Hehr, who found himself in hot water and fielding media questions last week, did so with the help
Sports and Persons with Disabilities Minister Kent Hehr pictured in Centre Block on Dec. 5 about to speak with media to address his comments to Thalidomide victims. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Lebouthillier’s comms director heads for Quebec, she recruits from Bibeau’s office

  • National Revenue Minister Diane Lebouthillier has hired a new director of communications and parliamentary affairs to work in her ministerial office after former director
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 6, 2017
National Revenue Minister Diane Lebouthillier has a new director of communications and parliamentary affairs. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Lebouthillier’s comms director heads for Quebec, she recruits from Bibeau’s office

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 6, 2017
  • National Revenue Minister Diane Lebouthillier has hired a new director of communications and parliamentary affairs to work in her ministerial office after former director

Lebouthillier’s comms director heads for Quebec, she recruits from Bibeau’s office

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 6, 2017
  • National Revenue Minister Diane Lebouthillier has hired a new director of communications and parliamentary affairs to work in her ministerial office after former director
National Revenue Minister Diane Lebouthillier has a new director of communications and parliamentary affairs. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Conservatives playing long game on daily Morneau attacks, Liberals accuse Tories, NDP of an ‘unholy alliance’

  • The federal Conservatives will keep hammering away at the ethical controversy surrounding Finance Minister Bill Morneau in the coming weeks as part of a
News | BY ABBAS RANA, LAURA RYCKEWAERT, PETER MAZEREEUW | December 4, 2017
Conservative MP Pierre Poilievre, left, has been leading the Conservative attack on Finance Minister Bill Morneau, over allegations of at least the appearance of a conflict of interest for the finance minister. Conservative insiders say they think that attack will pay off in the long run. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Conservatives playing long game on daily Morneau attacks, Liberals accuse Tories, NDP of an ‘unholy alliance’

News | BY ABBAS RANA, LAURA RYCKEWAERT, PETER MAZEREEUW | December 4, 2017
  • The federal Conservatives will keep hammering away at the ethical controversy surrounding Finance Minister Bill Morneau in the coming weeks as part of a

Conservatives playing long game on daily Morneau attacks, Liberals accuse Tories, NDP of an ‘unholy alliance’

News | BY ABBAS RANA, LAURA RYCKEWAERT, PETER MAZEREEUW | December 4, 2017
  • The federal Conservatives will keep hammering away at the ethical controversy surrounding Finance Minister Bill Morneau in the coming weeks as part of a
Conservative MP Pierre Poilievre, left, has been leading the Conservative attack on Finance Minister Bill Morneau, over allegations of at least the appearance of a conflict of interest for the finance minister. Conservative insiders say they think that attack will pay off in the long run. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Status of Women Minister Monsef hires two new advisers

  • Status of Women Minister Maryam Monsef has a pair of new advisers working in her office, including new senior policy adviser Lori Lee Oates,
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 4, 2017
Status of Women Minister Maryam Monsef pictured heading into the House of Commons Chamber. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Status of Women Minister Monsef hires two new advisers

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 4, 2017
  • Status of Women Minister Maryam Monsef has a pair of new advisers working in her office, including new senior policy adviser Lori Lee Oates,

Status of Women Minister Monsef hires two new advisers

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 4, 2017
  • Status of Women Minister Maryam Monsef has a pair of new advisers working in her office, including new senior policy adviser Lori Lee Oates,
Status of Women Minister Maryam Monsef pictured heading into the House of Commons Chamber. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Postmedia-Torstar’s deal to close 37 papers a big loss for communities, say MPs, Hill reporters 

  • The Postmedia-Torstar deal announced last week to shut down 37 community newspapers, including nine in Ottawa, is another blow to the business and a
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 4, 2017
A Metro Ottawa news box sits empty on Bank Street in Ottawa, beside a box for the Ottawa Sun, a Postmedia paper which saw its newsroom merged with the Ottawa Citizen's in 2016. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Postmedia-Torstar’s deal to close 37 papers a big loss for communities, say MPs, Hill reporters 

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 4, 2017
  • The Postmedia-Torstar deal announced last week to shut down 37 community newspapers, including nine in Ottawa, is another blow to the business and a

Postmedia-Torstar’s deal to close 37 papers a big loss for communities, say MPs, Hill reporters 

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 4, 2017
  • The Postmedia-Torstar deal announced last week to shut down 37 community newspapers, including nine in Ottawa, is another blow to the business and a
A Metro Ottawa news box sits empty on Bank Street in Ottawa, beside a box for the Ottawa Sun, a Postmedia paper which saw its newsroom merged with the Ottawa Citizen's in 2016. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

“The government wants to create an arm’s-length body to oversee federal leaders’ debates. What do you think? What needs to be done?”

  • Cameron Ahmad Liberal strategist “Our government is committed to promoting a stronger democracy in our country. Canadians benefit greatly from debates during elections because
Opinion | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 4, 2017

“The government wants to create an arm’s-length body to oversee federal leaders’ debates. What do you think? What needs to be done?”

Opinion | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 4, 2017
  • Cameron Ahmad Liberal strategist “Our government is committed to promoting a stronger democracy in our country. Canadians benefit greatly from debates during elections because

“The government wants to create an arm’s-length body to oversee federal leaders’ debates. What do you think? What needs to be done?”

Opinion | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 4, 2017
  • Cameron Ahmad Liberal strategist “Our government is committed to promoting a stronger democracy in our country. Canadians benefit greatly from debates during elections because

Policy director Berinstain exits transport minister’s office for job with moon-mining firm

  • Transport Minister Marc Garneau has promoted a new director of policy in his office following the recent departure of Alain Berinstain for a job
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 29, 2017
Transport Minister Marc Garneau, pictured speaking to media on the Hill earlier this fall, has promoted Gurveen Chadha to serve as his new policy director following Alain Berinstain's exit. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Policy director Berinstain exits transport minister’s office for job with moon-mining firm

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 29, 2017
  • Transport Minister Marc Garneau has promoted a new director of policy in his office following the recent departure of Alain Berinstain for a job

Policy director Berinstain exits transport minister’s office for job with moon-mining firm

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 29, 2017
  • Transport Minister Marc Garneau has promoted a new director of policy in his office following the recent departure of Alain Berinstain for a job
Transport Minister Marc Garneau, pictured speaking to media on the Hill earlier this fall, has promoted Gurveen Chadha to serve as his new policy director following Alain Berinstain's exit. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Liberals exploring creation of independent commission for leaders’ debates, but not all convinced of need

  • The Liberal government is eyeing the creation of an independent body to run televised federal leaders’ debates during elections, and while some former campaign
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 27, 2017
Former Conservative Party national campaign manager Jenni Byrne, left, says she's against the idea of the government creating a body to regulate federal leaders' debates, while former Liberal adviser Peter Donolo and former NDP national director Karl Bélanger say they're open to the idea. The Hill Times file photographs and courtesy of Facebook

Liberals exploring creation of independent commission for leaders’ debates, but not all convinced of need

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 27, 2017
  • The Liberal government is eyeing the creation of an independent body to run televised federal leaders’ debates during elections, and while some former campaign

Liberals exploring creation of independent commission for leaders’ debates, but not all convinced of need

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 27, 2017
  • The Liberal government is eyeing the creation of an independent body to run televised federal leaders’ debates during elections, and while some former campaign
Former Conservative Party national campaign manager Jenni Byrne, left, says she's against the idea of the government creating a body to regulate federal leaders' debates, while former Liberal adviser Peter Donolo and former NDP national director Karl Bélanger say they're open to the idea. The Hill Times file photographs and courtesy of Facebook

Pitfield exits Petitpas Taylor’s office, Moussouni enters as new policy adviser

  • Caroline Pitfield has exited Health Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor’s office, where she’d been serving as director of policy since the beginning of 2016. Ms.
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 27, 2017
Health Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor, pictured recently getting a flu shot on the Hill, has seen some changes to her policy staff team, and has hired a new press secretary. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Pitfield exits Petitpas Taylor’s office, Moussouni enters as new policy adviser

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 27, 2017
  • Caroline Pitfield has exited Health Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor’s office, where she’d been serving as director of policy since the beginning of 2016. Ms.

Pitfield exits Petitpas Taylor’s office, Moussouni enters as new policy adviser

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 27, 2017
  • Caroline Pitfield has exited Health Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor’s office, where she’d been serving as director of policy since the beginning of 2016. Ms.
Health Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor, pictured recently getting a flu shot on the Hill, has seen some changes to her policy staff team, and has hired a new press secretary. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Singh in talks with party over his salary, Caron staffs up NDP leader’s Hill office

  • Without a seat in the House and therefore no MP salary or access to parliamentary funds, newly-elected NDP leader Jagmeet Singh will instead be
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 27, 2017
NDP leader Jagmeet Singh pictured recently in the Commons foyer with NDP MP Guy Caron. Mr. Caron is currently the elected official responsible for the NDP leader's office and research bureau on a day-to-day basis. Meanwhile, former NDP leader Tom Mulcair earned $231,300 as party leader. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Singh in talks with party over his salary, Caron staffs up NDP leader’s Hill office

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 27, 2017
  • Without a seat in the House and therefore no MP salary or access to parliamentary funds, newly-elected NDP leader Jagmeet Singh will instead be

Singh in talks with party over his salary, Caron staffs up NDP leader’s Hill office

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 27, 2017
  • Without a seat in the House and therefore no MP salary or access to parliamentary funds, newly-elected NDP leader Jagmeet Singh will instead be
NDP leader Jagmeet Singh pictured recently in the Commons foyer with NDP MP Guy Caron. Mr. Caron is currently the elected official responsible for the NDP leader's office and research bureau on a day-to-day basis. Meanwhile, former NDP leader Tom Mulcair earned $231,300 as party leader. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

“What do you think of CBC News’ new and totally revamped The National?”

  • Cameron Ahmad Liberal strategist “Reliable, robust, and independent journalism is critical to the success of any healthy society, and is crucial to the promotion
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 27, 2017

“What do you think of CBC News’ new and totally revamped The National?”

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 27, 2017
  • Cameron Ahmad Liberal strategist “Reliable, robust, and independent journalism is critical to the success of any healthy society, and is crucial to the promotion

“What do you think of CBC News’ new and totally revamped The National?”

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 27, 2017
  • Cameron Ahmad Liberal strategist “Reliable, robust, and independent journalism is critical to the success of any healthy society, and is crucial to the promotion

Former veteran Liberal staffer McClinchey reflects on his quarter-century on the Hill

  • Longtime Liberal staffer Greg McClinchey marked his exit from Parliament Hill’s hallowed halls earlier this year, after 26 years in the trenches, and says
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 22, 2017
Greg and Julie McClinchey, centre, were thanked for their years of Hill work by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, before leaving in May, as well as by their now-former boss, Liberal MP Judy Sgro, right. Photograph courtesy of Greg McClinchey

Former veteran Liberal staffer McClinchey reflects on his quarter-century on the Hill

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 22, 2017
  • Longtime Liberal staffer Greg McClinchey marked his exit from Parliament Hill’s hallowed halls earlier this year, after 26 years in the trenches, and says

Former veteran Liberal staffer McClinchey reflects on his quarter-century on the Hill

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 22, 2017
  • Longtime Liberal staffer Greg McClinchey marked his exit from Parliament Hill’s hallowed halls earlier this year, after 26 years in the trenches, and says
Greg and Julie McClinchey, centre, were thanked for their years of Hill work by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, before leaving in May, as well as by their now-former boss, Liberal MP Judy Sgro, right. Photograph courtesy of Greg McClinchey

“Talks continue on the Trans-Pacific Partnership deal. Is this a good deal for Canada? Why or why not?”

  • Cameron Ahmad Liberal strategist “The prime minister recently returned from two summits in Asia, both excellent opportunities for Canada to reiterate its commitment to
Opinion | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 20, 2017

“Talks continue on the Trans-Pacific Partnership deal. Is this a good deal for Canada? Why or why not?”

Opinion | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 20, 2017
  • Cameron Ahmad Liberal strategist “The prime minister recently returned from two summits in Asia, both excellent opportunities for Canada to reiterate its commitment to

“Talks continue on the Trans-Pacific Partnership deal. Is this a good deal for Canada? Why or why not?”

Opinion | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 20, 2017
  • Cameron Ahmad Liberal strategist “The prime minister recently returned from two summits in Asia, both excellent opportunities for Canada to reiterate its commitment to

NDP planning historic, secret vote in House to keep private member’s bill from sinking

  • NDP MP Sheila Malcolmson is looking to dust off a never-before-used parliamentary manoeuvre in an effort to keep her private member’s bill on abandoned
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 20, 2017
NDP MP Sheila Malcolmson pictured speaking to media in Centre Block recently. Ms. Malcolmson is fighting back after learning that her private member's bill is in jeopardy. Photograph courtesy of Sheila Malcolmson's Facebook

NDP planning historic, secret vote in House to keep private member’s bill from sinking

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 20, 2017
  • NDP MP Sheila Malcolmson is looking to dust off a never-before-used parliamentary manoeuvre in an effort to keep her private member’s bill on abandoned

NDP planning historic, secret vote in House to keep private member’s bill from sinking

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 20, 2017
  • NDP MP Sheila Malcolmson is looking to dust off a never-before-used parliamentary manoeuvre in an effort to keep her private member’s bill on abandoned
NDP MP Sheila Malcolmson pictured speaking to media in Centre Block recently. Ms. Malcolmson is fighting back after learning that her private member's bill is in jeopardy. Photograph courtesy of Sheila Malcolmson's Facebook

Indigenous Services Minister Philpott hires a new special adviser

  • Indigenous Services Minister Jane Philpott welcomed Kathy Kettler to her new ministerial office and political staff team earlier this month to serve as a special
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 20, 2017
Indigenous Services Minister Jane Philpott hired Kathy Kettler as a special adviser. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Indigenous Services Minister Philpott hires a new special adviser

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 20, 2017
  • Indigenous Services Minister Jane Philpott welcomed Kathy Kettler to her new ministerial office and political staff team earlier this month to serve as a special

Indigenous Services Minister Philpott hires a new special adviser

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 20, 2017
  • Indigenous Services Minister Jane Philpott welcomed Kathy Kettler to her new ministerial office and political staff team earlier this month to serve as a special
Indigenous Services Minister Jane Philpott hired Kathy Kettler as a special adviser. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Cannabis Act, finance minister’s ethics controversy to be front-and-centre for last sitting stretch of 2017

  • The House is back for the final four-week legislative stretch of the year and while the government is looking to make progress on its
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 20, 2017
Government House Leader Bardish Chagger said Bill C-45, the Cannabis Act, will be a priority. Conservative House Leader Candice Bergen said her caucus will strive to put the breaks on this push, while NDP House Leader Peter Julian said his caucus will continue to push the government to withdraw Bill C-27 and eliminate tax havens, among other things. The Hill Times file photographs and photograph by Andrew Meade

Cannabis Act, finance minister’s ethics controversy to be front-and-centre for last sitting stretch of 2017

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 20, 2017
  • The House is back for the final four-week legislative stretch of the year and while the government is looking to make progress on its

Cannabis Act, finance minister’s ethics controversy to be front-and-centre for last sitting stretch of 2017

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 20, 2017
  • The House is back for the final four-week legislative stretch of the year and while the government is looking to make progress on its
Government House Leader Bardish Chagger said Bill C-45, the Cannabis Act, will be a priority. Conservative House Leader Candice Bergen said her caucus will strive to put the breaks on this push, while NDP House Leader Peter Julian said his caucus will continue to push the government to withdraw Bill C-27 and eliminate tax havens, among other things. The Hill Times file photographs and photograph by Andrew Meade

New Quebec regional adviser for Immigration Minister Hussen

  • Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Minister Ahmed Hussen has hired a new special assistant for the Quebec regional desk in his office, with Emilie Audy
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 15, 2017
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Minister Ahmed Hussen recently hired Montreal lawyer Emilie Audy to work in his ministerial office. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

New Quebec regional adviser for Immigration Minister Hussen

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 15, 2017
  • Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Minister Ahmed Hussen has hired a new special assistant for the Quebec regional desk in his office, with Emilie Audy

New Quebec regional adviser for Immigration Minister Hussen

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 15, 2017
  • Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Minister Ahmed Hussen has hired a new special assistant for the Quebec regional desk in his office, with Emilie Audy
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Minister Ahmed Hussen recently hired Montreal lawyer Emilie Audy to work in his ministerial office. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Owens moves from Sajjan’s office to start new gig as communications director to Democratic Institutions Minister Gould

  • Jordan Owens has switched offices on the Hill, and has left her gig as press secretary to National Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan to take
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 13, 2017
Jordan Owens, right, pictured with National Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan. As of this week, Ms. Owens is officially no longer press secretary to Mr. Sajjan and is now director of communications to Democratic Institutions Minister Karina Gould. The Hill Times file photograph

Owens moves from Sajjan’s office to start new gig as communications director to Democratic Institutions Minister Gould

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 13, 2017
  • Jordan Owens has switched offices on the Hill, and has left her gig as press secretary to National Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan to take

Owens moves from Sajjan’s office to start new gig as communications director to Democratic Institutions Minister Gould

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 13, 2017
  • Jordan Owens has switched offices on the Hill, and has left her gig as press secretary to National Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan to take
Jordan Owens, right, pictured with National Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan. As of this week, Ms. Owens is officially no longer press secretary to Mr. Sajjan and is now director of communications to Democratic Institutions Minister Karina Gould. The Hill Times file photograph

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