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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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In blame-game over Morneau disclosure controversy, buck stops with finance minister, say political watchers

  • After weeks of opposition attacks over his personal assets, Finance Minister Bill Morneau might be asking himself how it all came to pass—and got
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 13, 2017
Finance Minister Bill Morneau has been in the hot seat this fall over his personal assets and conflict of interest disclosures. In response, the minister has pointed to advice received from federal Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner Mary Dawson. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

In blame-game over Morneau disclosure controversy, buck stops with finance minister, say political watchers

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 13, 2017
  • After weeks of opposition attacks over his personal assets, Finance Minister Bill Morneau might be asking himself how it all came to pass—and got

In blame-game over Morneau disclosure controversy, buck stops with finance minister, say political watchers

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 13, 2017
  • After weeks of opposition attacks over his personal assets, Finance Minister Bill Morneau might be asking himself how it all came to pass—and got
Finance Minister Bill Morneau has been in the hot seat this fall over his personal assets and conflict of interest disclosures. In response, the minister has pointed to advice received from federal Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner Mary Dawson. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

“The federal government is reportedly considering changes to digital political advertising rules. What should be done?”

  • Cameron Ahmad Liberal strategist  “Ensuring Canada has tough election financing laws is one way to improve, strengthen, and protect our democratic institutions. Our government
Opinion | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 13, 2017

“The federal government is reportedly considering changes to digital political advertising rules. What should be done?”

Opinion | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 13, 2017
  • Cameron Ahmad Liberal strategist  “Ensuring Canada has tough election financing laws is one way to improve, strengthen, and protect our democratic institutions. Our government

“The federal government is reportedly considering changes to digital political advertising rules. What should be done?”

Opinion | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 13, 2017
  • Cameron Ahmad Liberal strategist  “Ensuring Canada has tough election financing laws is one way to improve, strengthen, and protect our democratic institutions. Our government

NDP revising harassment policy to cover campaigns, party activities, canvassing, while Saskatchewan NDP probes sexual assault allegation

  • As the Saskatchewan NDP grapples with a sexual assault allegation raised by a member of its provincial executive board, the federal party is working
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 13, 2017
Rylee Schuhmacher, right, pictured with Saskatchewan NDP MLA Vicki Mowat. Photograph courtesy of Facebook Photograph courtesy of Medium

NDP revising harassment policy to cover campaigns, party activities, canvassing, while Saskatchewan NDP probes sexual assault allegation

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 13, 2017
  • As the Saskatchewan NDP grapples with a sexual assault allegation raised by a member of its provincial executive board, the federal party is working

NDP revising harassment policy to cover campaigns, party activities, canvassing, while Saskatchewan NDP probes sexual assault allegation

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 13, 2017
  • As the Saskatchewan NDP grapples with a sexual assault allegation raised by a member of its provincial executive board, the federal party is working
Rylee Schuhmacher, right, pictured with Saskatchewan NDP MLA Vicki Mowat. Photograph courtesy of Facebook Photograph courtesy of Medium

One in, one out of Defence Minister Sajjan’s office

  • National Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan has seen a couple of changes to his political staff roster in recent weeks, including the departure of Ben
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 8, 2017
National Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan, pictured with press secretary Jordan Owens, left, recently welcomed former PMO correspondence writer Jonathan Barry to his ministerial office. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

One in, one out of Defence Minister Sajjan’s office

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 8, 2017
  • National Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan has seen a couple of changes to his political staff roster in recent weeks, including the departure of Ben

One in, one out of Defence Minister Sajjan’s office

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 8, 2017
  • National Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan has seen a couple of changes to his political staff roster in recent weeks, including the departure of Ben
National Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan, pictured with press secretary Jordan Owens, left, recently welcomed former PMO correspondence writer Jonathan Barry to his ministerial office. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

PMO hires two new staffers, and Social Development Minister Duclos makes more senior staff changes

  • Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s office recently added two more names to its team, including new English correspondence writer Joshua Clarke. Mr. Clarke’s arrival comes
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 6, 2017
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's office has hired two more, including a former aide to Employment Minister Patty Hajdu. Meanwhile, Families, Children, and Social Development Minister Jean-Yves Duclos has bid farewell to one director, and promoted another. The Hill Times file photographs and photograph by Andrew Meade

PMO hires two new staffers, and Social Development Minister Duclos makes more senior staff changes

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 6, 2017
  • Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s office recently added two more names to its team, including new English correspondence writer Joshua Clarke. Mr. Clarke’s arrival comes

PMO hires two new staffers, and Social Development Minister Duclos makes more senior staff changes

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 6, 2017
  • Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s office recently added two more names to its team, including new English correspondence writer Joshua Clarke. Mr. Clarke’s arrival comes
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's office has hired two more, including a former aide to Employment Minister Patty Hajdu. Meanwhile, Families, Children, and Social Development Minister Jean-Yves Duclos has bid farewell to one director, and promoted another. The Hill Times file photographs and photograph by Andrew Meade

“As NAFTA negotiations continue, is it a good idea for the federal government to pursue free trade talks with China? Why or why not?”

  • Cameron Ahmad Liberal strategist “As the prime minister recently said, it’s difficult to talk about international trade and global opportunities without talking about China.
Opinion | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 6, 2017

“As NAFTA negotiations continue, is it a good idea for the federal government to pursue free trade talks with China? Why or why not?”

Opinion | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 6, 2017
  • Cameron Ahmad Liberal strategist “As the prime minister recently said, it’s difficult to talk about international trade and global opportunities without talking about China.

“As NAFTA negotiations continue, is it a good idea for the federal government to pursue free trade talks with China? Why or why not?”

Opinion | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 6, 2017
  • Cameron Ahmad Liberal strategist “As the prime minister recently said, it’s difficult to talk about international trade and global opportunities without talking about China.

‘That the country survived is remarkable,’ says author of Embattled Nation exploring Canada’s 1917 wartime election

  • Ahead of its 100th anniversary, Ryerson University professors Patrice Dutil and David MacKenzie have come out with a new book, Embattled Nation, exploring the
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 6, 2017
From helping solidify a ‘Quebecois’ identity, to spurring the creation of Elections Canada, to better understanding the ties that bind us, the election was a ‘critical’ moment in Canadian history, says Ryerson University professor Patrice Dutil, left, co-author of Embattled Nation along with Ryerson University's David MacKenzie, right. Photographs courtesy of Ryerson University

‘That the country survived is remarkable,’ says author of Embattled Nation exploring Canada’s 1917 wartime election

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 6, 2017
  • Ahead of its 100th anniversary, Ryerson University professors Patrice Dutil and David MacKenzie have come out with a new book, Embattled Nation, exploring the

‘That the country survived is remarkable,’ says author of Embattled Nation exploring Canada’s 1917 wartime election

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 6, 2017
  • Ahead of its 100th anniversary, Ryerson University professors Patrice Dutil and David MacKenzie have come out with a new book, Embattled Nation, exploring the
From helping solidify a ‘Quebecois’ identity, to spurring the creation of Elections Canada, to better understanding the ties that bind us, the election was a ‘critical’ moment in Canadian history, says Ryerson University professor Patrice Dutil, left, co-author of Embattled Nation along with Ryerson University's David MacKenzie, right. Photographs courtesy of Ryerson University

NDP continues court challenge against BOIE, but current, former MPs repaying money, Cleary says it ‘left a bad taste’

  • The NDP’s court challenge against the powerful House Board of Internal Economy’s 2014 order to repay almost $4-million in expenses continues and in the
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 6, 2017
NDP MP Pierre-Luc Dusseault, NDP MP Pierre Nantel, former Newfoundland NDP MP Ryan Cleary, and NDP MP Alexandre Boulerice were among a long list of NDP MPs ordered to repay money by the Board of Internal Economy in 2014, totalling almost $4-million. The NDP's court challenge of this decision continues. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

NDP continues court challenge against BOIE, but current, former MPs repaying money, Cleary says it ‘left a bad taste’

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 6, 2017
  • The NDP’s court challenge against the powerful House Board of Internal Economy’s 2014 order to repay almost $4-million in expenses continues and in the

NDP continues court challenge against BOIE, but current, former MPs repaying money, Cleary says it ‘left a bad taste’

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 6, 2017
  • The NDP’s court challenge against the powerful House Board of Internal Economy’s 2014 order to repay almost $4-million in expenses continues and in the
NDP MP Pierre-Luc Dusseault, NDP MP Pierre Nantel, former Newfoundland NDP MP Ryan Cleary, and NDP MP Alexandre Boulerice were among a long list of NDP MPs ordered to repay money by the Board of Internal Economy in 2014, totalling almost $4-million. The NDP's court challenge of this decision continues. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

New chiefs of staff for Minister Chagger and Minister Duclos

  • Small Business and Tourism Minister Bardish Chagger has a new chief of staff in her office, with Olivier Duchesneau now serving as chief of
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 1, 2017
Small Business and Tourism Minister Bardish Chagger has a new chief of staff, with her old one having left to run Families, Children, and Social Development Minister Jean-Yves Duclos' office. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

New chiefs of staff for Minister Chagger and Minister Duclos

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 1, 2017
  • Small Business and Tourism Minister Bardish Chagger has a new chief of staff in her office, with Olivier Duchesneau now serving as chief of

New chiefs of staff for Minister Chagger and Minister Duclos

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 1, 2017
  • Small Business and Tourism Minister Bardish Chagger has a new chief of staff in her office, with Olivier Duchesneau now serving as chief of
Small Business and Tourism Minister Bardish Chagger has a new chief of staff, with her old one having left to run Families, Children, and Social Development Minister Jean-Yves Duclos' office. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Prime Minister’s Office down one correspondence writer, office spent $8.4-million last year

  • The Prime Minister’s Office is down one correspondence writer in light of the recent departure of Jonathan Barry who left the week before last. Mr.
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 30, 2017
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's PMO recently bid farewell to a correspondence writer. His office spent roughly $8.4-million in 2016-17, according to the 2017 public accounts. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Prime Minister’s Office down one correspondence writer, office spent $8.4-million last year

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 30, 2017
  • The Prime Minister’s Office is down one correspondence writer in light of the recent departure of Jonathan Barry who left the week before last. Mr.

Prime Minister’s Office down one correspondence writer, office spent $8.4-million last year

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 30, 2017
  • The Prime Minister’s Office is down one correspondence writer in light of the recent departure of Jonathan Barry who left the week before last. Mr.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's PMO recently bid farewell to a correspondence writer. His office spent roughly $8.4-million in 2016-17, according to the 2017 public accounts. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Feds spent $311.3-billion in 2016-17, up five per cent: public accounts

  • The federal government spent a total of $311.3-billion in 2016-17, up $14.9-billion from the year prior, and its budgetary deficit swelled to hit $17.8-billion
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 30, 2017
Finance Minister Bill Morneau announced accelerated increases to the Canada Child Benefit as part of his fall economic update Oct. 24. As shown in the 2017 Public Accounts, federal program expenses increased by six per cent in 2016-17 to reach $287.2-billion, largely due to increased transfers to people (for benefits, of which the child benefit saw the largest increase), provinces and other payments. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Feds spent $311.3-billion in 2016-17, up five per cent: public accounts

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 30, 2017
  • The federal government spent a total of $311.3-billion in 2016-17, up $14.9-billion from the year prior, and its budgetary deficit swelled to hit $17.8-billion

Feds spent $311.3-billion in 2016-17, up five per cent: public accounts

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 30, 2017
  • The federal government spent a total of $311.3-billion in 2016-17, up $14.9-billion from the year prior, and its budgetary deficit swelled to hit $17.8-billion
Finance Minister Bill Morneau announced accelerated increases to the Canada Child Benefit as part of his fall economic update Oct. 24. As shown in the 2017 Public Accounts, federal program expenses increased by six per cent in 2016-17 to reach $287.2-billion, largely due to increased transfers to people (for benefits, of which the child benefit saw the largest increase), provinces and other payments. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

“Do you think Bill Morneau’s a political liability for the Liberals? And why shouldn’t the rich be taxed?”

  • Cameron Ahmad Liberal strategist “Our government was elected on a promise to create jobs and opportunities for our country’s middle class and for Canadians
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 30, 2017

“Do you think Bill Morneau’s a political liability for the Liberals? And why shouldn’t the rich be taxed?”

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 30, 2017
  • Cameron Ahmad Liberal strategist “Our government was elected on a promise to create jobs and opportunities for our country’s middle class and for Canadians

“Do you think Bill Morneau’s a political liability for the Liberals? And why shouldn’t the rich be taxed?”

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 30, 2017
  • Cameron Ahmad Liberal strategist “Our government was elected on a promise to create jobs and opportunities for our country’s middle class and for Canadians

Relations continue to sour between Hill security, employer, as written reprimands doled out

  • PARLIAMENT HILL—House of Commons security officers are being pulled into meetings to receive written reprimands from their Parliamentary Protective Service employers over continued protest
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 30, 2017
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on his way into the House. A House of Commons security officer stationed outside the doors to the Chamber dons a green 'respect' hat as part of ongoing protest actions on the Hill. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Relations continue to sour between Hill security, employer, as written reprimands doled out

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 30, 2017
  • PARLIAMENT HILL—House of Commons security officers are being pulled into meetings to receive written reprimands from their Parliamentary Protective Service employers over continued protest

Relations continue to sour between Hill security, employer, as written reprimands doled out

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 30, 2017
  • PARLIAMENT HILL—House of Commons security officers are being pulled into meetings to receive written reprimands from their Parliamentary Protective Service employers over continued protest
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on his way into the House. A House of Commons security officer stationed outside the doors to the Chamber dons a green 'respect' hat as part of ongoing protest actions on the Hill. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

O’Regan hires comms director, Freeland bolsters political staff team, Scheer hires almost a dozen new staffers

  • Veterans Affairs and Associate Defence Minister Seamus O’Regan has hired a number of new political aides, including John Embury as his director of communications.
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 25, 2017
Veterans Affairs Minister Seamus O'Regan has hired John Embury as his director of communications. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

O’Regan hires comms director, Freeland bolsters political staff team, Scheer hires almost a dozen new staffers

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 25, 2017
  • Veterans Affairs and Associate Defence Minister Seamus O’Regan has hired a number of new political aides, including John Embury as his director of communications.

O’Regan hires comms director, Freeland bolsters political staff team, Scheer hires almost a dozen new staffers

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 25, 2017
  • Veterans Affairs and Associate Defence Minister Seamus O’Regan has hired a number of new political aides, including John Embury as his director of communications.
Veterans Affairs Minister Seamus O'Regan has hired John Embury as his director of communications. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

“The Energy East pipeline project has been scrapped. Is this a good or bad thing for Canada? Why?”/by Laura Ryckewaert

  • Cameron Ahmad Liberal strategist “Robust debates are a fundamental part of our national discourse. Unfortunately, some politicians have chosen to use TransCanada’s decision—a private
Opinion | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 23, 2017

“The Energy East pipeline project has been scrapped. Is this a good or bad thing for Canada? Why?”/by Laura Ryckewaert

Opinion | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 23, 2017
  • Cameron Ahmad Liberal strategist “Robust debates are a fundamental part of our national discourse. Unfortunately, some politicians have chosen to use TransCanada’s decision—a private

“The Energy East pipeline project has been scrapped. Is this a good or bad thing for Canada? Why?”/by Laura Ryckewaert

Opinion | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 23, 2017
  • Cameron Ahmad Liberal strategist “Robust debates are a fundamental part of our national discourse. Unfortunately, some politicians have chosen to use TransCanada’s decision—a private

Liberal political financing bill moves ahead, after opposition amendments voted down

  • The Liberal government’s political financing bill, C-50, is moving ahead, having passed the committee stage with only technical amendments made, but Conservatives remain steadfast
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 23, 2017
Federal Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner Mary Dawson arrives at the Procedure and House Affairs Committee on Oct. 17. The committee made fast work of its study of Bill C-50, which seeks to introduce changes Ms. Dawson lauded as 'beneficial,' completing clause-by-clause considerations last week. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Liberal political financing bill moves ahead, after opposition amendments voted down

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 23, 2017
  • The Liberal government’s political financing bill, C-50, is moving ahead, having passed the committee stage with only technical amendments made, but Conservatives remain steadfast

Liberal political financing bill moves ahead, after opposition amendments voted down

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 23, 2017
  • The Liberal government’s political financing bill, C-50, is moving ahead, having passed the committee stage with only technical amendments made, but Conservatives remain steadfast
Federal Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner Mary Dawson arrives at the Procedure and House Affairs Committee on Oct. 17. The committee made fast work of its study of Bill C-50, which seeks to introduce changes Ms. Dawson lauded as 'beneficial,' completing clause-by-clause considerations last week. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Ministers Joly, Qualtrough hire new press secretaries

  • A new press secretary has started work in Heritage Minister Mélanie Joly’s office, diving into the job during a rocky time for the office,
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 23, 2017
Heritage Minister Mélanie Joly has a new press secretary, as does Public Services Minister Carla Qualtrough, who along with the recent addition of Brian Bohunicky has seen a number of her former staffers from Sports follow her to her new office. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Ministers Joly, Qualtrough hire new press secretaries

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 23, 2017
  • A new press secretary has started work in Heritage Minister Mélanie Joly’s office, diving into the job during a rocky time for the office,

Ministers Joly, Qualtrough hire new press secretaries

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 23, 2017
  • A new press secretary has started work in Heritage Minister Mélanie Joly’s office, diving into the job during a rocky time for the office,
Heritage Minister Mélanie Joly has a new press secretary, as does Public Services Minister Carla Qualtrough, who along with the recent addition of Brian Bohunicky has seen a number of her former staffers from Sports follow her to her new office. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

‘You never get a second chance to make a first impression,’ Singh starts 14-city cross-country charm offensive tour

  • New NDP leader Jagmeet Singh, who started a cross-country post-leadership four-month tour last week to visit at least 14 cities, will use it as
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 23, 2017
NDP leader Jagmeet Singh, pictured recently on the Hill. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘You never get a second chance to make a first impression,’ Singh starts 14-city cross-country charm offensive tour

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 23, 2017
  • New NDP leader Jagmeet Singh, who started a cross-country post-leadership four-month tour last week to visit at least 14 cities, will use it as

‘You never get a second chance to make a first impression,’ Singh starts 14-city cross-country charm offensive tour

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 23, 2017
  • New NDP leader Jagmeet Singh, who started a cross-country post-leadership four-month tour last week to visit at least 14 cities, will use it as
NDP leader Jagmeet Singh, pictured recently on the Hill. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

“Heritage Minister Mélanie Joly recently announced the government’s cultural policy road map. What do you think these plans?”

  • Cameron Ahmad Liberal strategist “Canadians are fiercely proud of our creators and cultural entrepreneurs, and our Government is committed to support Canadian creators and
Opinion | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 16, 2017

“Heritage Minister Mélanie Joly recently announced the government’s cultural policy road map. What do you think these plans?”

Opinion | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 16, 2017
  • Cameron Ahmad Liberal strategist “Canadians are fiercely proud of our creators and cultural entrepreneurs, and our Government is committed to support Canadian creators and

“Heritage Minister Mélanie Joly recently announced the government’s cultural policy road map. What do you think these plans?”

Opinion | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 16, 2017
  • Cameron Ahmad Liberal strategist “Canadians are fiercely proud of our creators and cultural entrepreneurs, and our Government is committed to support Canadian creators and

“The U.S. Commerce Department has proposed a 219 per cent duty on Bombardier C-Series planes entering the U.S. Should the federal government respond? If so, how?” by Laura Ryckewaert

  • Cameron Ahmad Liberal strategist “Our government is a strong supporter of Canada’s aerospace industry—an industry that creates thousands of good middle-class jobs across the
Opinion | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 9, 2017

“The U.S. Commerce Department has proposed a 219 per cent duty on Bombardier C-Series planes entering the U.S. Should the federal government respond? If so, how?” by Laura Ryckewaert

Opinion | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 9, 2017
  • Cameron Ahmad Liberal strategist “Our government is a strong supporter of Canada’s aerospace industry—an industry that creates thousands of good middle-class jobs across the

“The U.S. Commerce Department has proposed a 219 per cent duty on Bombardier C-Series planes entering the U.S. Should the federal government respond? If so, how?” by Laura Ryckewaert

Opinion | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 9, 2017
  • Cameron Ahmad Liberal strategist “Our government is a strong supporter of Canada’s aerospace industry—an industry that creates thousands of good middle-class jobs across the

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