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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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Four new hires in Liberal Research Bureau

  • The Liberal Research Bureau, also known as the LRB, has bulked up of late, with four new full-time staffers hired, while one has departed.
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 4, 2017
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks to media after a swearing-in ceremony at Rideau Hall Aug. 28. As of filing deadline, no ministerial staff changes were confirmed following the cabinet shuffle that impacted five existing offices and created one new one. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Four new hires in Liberal Research Bureau

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 4, 2017
  • The Liberal Research Bureau, also known as the LRB, has bulked up of late, with four new full-time staffers hired, while one has departed.

Four new hires in Liberal Research Bureau

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 4, 2017
  • The Liberal Research Bureau, also known as the LRB, has bulked up of late, with four new full-time staffers hired, while one has departed.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks to media after a swearing-in ceremony at Rideau Hall Aug. 28. As of filing deadline, no ministerial staff changes were confirmed following the cabinet shuffle that impacted five existing offices and created one new one. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Jagmeet Singh, 38, is oldest on his campaign team

  • At 38, Ontario NDP MPP and leadership contender Jagmeet Singh is the oldest person in his core leadership campaign team, which has focused on
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 30, 2017
Ontario NDP MPP and federal leadership candidate Jagmeet Singh has a large leadership campaign team. In the most recent financial quarter, the first with Mr. Singh in the race, the candidate led the pack, bringing in $356,784 in donations. First-ballot voting begins online Sept. 18, with a new leader to be named in October. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Jagmeet Singh, 38, is oldest on his campaign team

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 30, 2017
  • At 38, Ontario NDP MPP and leadership contender Jagmeet Singh is the oldest person in his core leadership campaign team, which has focused on

Jagmeet Singh, 38, is oldest on his campaign team

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 30, 2017
  • At 38, Ontario NDP MPP and leadership contender Jagmeet Singh is the oldest person in his core leadership campaign team, which has focused on
Ontario NDP MPP and federal leadership candidate Jagmeet Singh has a large leadership campaign team. In the most recent financial quarter, the first with Mr. Singh in the race, the candidate led the pack, bringing in $356,784 in donations. First-ballot voting begins online Sept. 18, with a new leader to be named in October. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Surge of asylum-seekers has MPs seeking information for constituents, newcomers

  • It’s been a learning experience for Liberal MP Brenda Shanahan, whose riding is where scores of asylum-seekers have recently crossed over from the United
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 28, 2017
Liberal MP Brenda Shanahan, far right, speaks with Canadian Armed Forces members along with Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale and Immigration Minister Ahmed Hussen during a visit to the temporary accommodations set up in Saint-Bernard-de-Lacolle, Que., on Aug. 21. Photograph courtesy of Gabriel St-Hilaire

Surge of asylum-seekers has MPs seeking information for constituents, newcomers

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 28, 2017
  • It’s been a learning experience for Liberal MP Brenda Shanahan, whose riding is where scores of asylum-seekers have recently crossed over from the United

Surge of asylum-seekers has MPs seeking information for constituents, newcomers

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 28, 2017
  • It’s been a learning experience for Liberal MP Brenda Shanahan, whose riding is where scores of asylum-seekers have recently crossed over from the United
Liberal MP Brenda Shanahan, far right, speaks with Canadian Armed Forces members along with Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale and Immigration Minister Ahmed Hussen during a visit to the temporary accommodations set up in Saint-Bernard-de-Lacolle, Que., on Aug. 21. Photograph courtesy of Gabriel St-Hilaire

Press secretaries on the move for Trudeau, Champagne, Joly, Monsef

  • There have been a few changes among the Liberal press secretary ranks in cabinet offices on the Hill of late, including in International Trade
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 28, 2017
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's office recently welcomed Chantal Gagnon as a new press secretary. She arrives from Trade Minister François-Philippe Champagne's office, where she's already been replaced by Pierre-Olivier Herbert, who previously did the same job for Heritage Minister Mélanie Joly. The Hill Times photographs by Sam Garcia and Jake Wright

Press secretaries on the move for Trudeau, Champagne, Joly, Monsef

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 28, 2017
  • There have been a few changes among the Liberal press secretary ranks in cabinet offices on the Hill of late, including in International Trade

Press secretaries on the move for Trudeau, Champagne, Joly, Monsef

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 28, 2017
  • There have been a few changes among the Liberal press secretary ranks in cabinet offices on the Hill of late, including in International Trade
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's office recently welcomed Chantal Gagnon as a new press secretary. She arrives from Trade Minister François-Philippe Champagne's office, where she's already been replaced by Pierre-Olivier Herbert, who previously did the same job for Heritage Minister Mélanie Joly. The Hill Times photographs by Sam Garcia and Jake Wright

Trudeau government’s U.S.-relations plan paying off amid White House upheaval: strategists

  • The Justin Trudeau government’s carefully laid plans and outreach south of the border is paying off in light of the instability of U.S. President
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 28, 2017
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland, along with PMO chief of staff Katie Telford and principal secretary Gerald Butts, pictured at a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump and White House adviser Gary Cohn during the G7 meeting in Italy in May. PMO photograph by Adam Scotti

Trudeau government’s U.S.-relations plan paying off amid White House upheaval: strategists

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 28, 2017
  • The Justin Trudeau government’s carefully laid plans and outreach south of the border is paying off in light of the instability of U.S. President

Trudeau government’s U.S.-relations plan paying off amid White House upheaval: strategists

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 28, 2017
  • The Justin Trudeau government’s carefully laid plans and outreach south of the border is paying off in light of the instability of U.S. President
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland, along with PMO chief of staff Katie Telford and principal secretary Gerald Butts, pictured at a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump and White House adviser Gary Cohn during the G7 meeting in Italy in May. PMO photograph by Adam Scotti

Agriculture Minister MacAulay adds to policy team

  • Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Lawrence MacAulay recently beefed up his ministerial policy team with a new adviser. Dan Lussier started on the job on
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 23, 2017
Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay, pictured at a Cattlemen's Association event in the East Block building's courtyard last fall. He recently hired Dan Lussier to serve as a policy adviser in his ministerial office. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Agriculture Minister MacAulay adds to policy team

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 23, 2017
  • Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Lawrence MacAulay recently beefed up his ministerial policy team with a new adviser. Dan Lussier started on the job on

Agriculture Minister MacAulay adds to policy team

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 23, 2017
  • Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Lawrence MacAulay recently beefed up his ministerial policy team with a new adviser. Dan Lussier started on the job on
Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay, pictured at a Cattlemen's Association event in the East Block building's courtyard last fall. He recently hired Dan Lussier to serve as a policy adviser in his ministerial office. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

New environment, natural resources policy adviser joins PMO

  • The Prime Minister’s Office’s policy team is up by one, with new adviser Sarah Goodman having joined the office roughly three weeks ago to
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 21, 2017
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured on the Hill with new B.C. Premier John Horgan. A new policy adviser was recently hired to cover the environment, fisheries and oceans, transport, and natural resources files in Mr. Trudeau's office. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

New environment, natural resources policy adviser joins PMO

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 21, 2017
  • The Prime Minister’s Office’s policy team is up by one, with new adviser Sarah Goodman having joined the office roughly three weeks ago to

New environment, natural resources policy adviser joins PMO

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 21, 2017
  • The Prime Minister’s Office’s policy team is up by one, with new adviser Sarah Goodman having joined the office roughly three weeks ago to
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured on the Hill with new B.C. Premier John Horgan. A new policy adviser was recently hired to cover the environment, fisheries and oceans, transport, and natural resources files in Mr. Trudeau's office. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Indigenous women’s representatives warn against ‘hard reset’ of MMIW inquiry

  • Despite mounting criticism over the progress and process of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, some Indigenous women’s representatives
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 21, 2017
Indigenous and Northern Affairs Minister Carolyn Bennett says commissioners on the national inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women are 'dedicated to finding solutions to address families' concerns.' Her office indicated it couldn't currently comment on whether or when a new commissioner would be named after the resignation of one of the five more than a month ago. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Indigenous women’s representatives warn against ‘hard reset’ of MMIW inquiry

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 21, 2017
  • Despite mounting criticism over the progress and process of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, some Indigenous women’s representatives

Indigenous women’s representatives warn against ‘hard reset’ of MMIW inquiry

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 21, 2017
  • Despite mounting criticism over the progress and process of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, some Indigenous women’s representatives
Indigenous and Northern Affairs Minister Carolyn Bennett says commissioners on the national inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women are 'dedicated to finding solutions to address families' concerns.' Her office indicated it couldn't currently comment on whether or when a new commissioner would be named after the resignation of one of the five more than a month ago. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Three lead staffers make up ‘lean and mean’ Caron team

  • NDP MP Guy Caron is running a “lean and mean” leadership campaign, relying on the efforts of roughly 350 volunteers on the ground across
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 16, 2017
NDP MP and leadership candidate Guy Caron speaks during a debate hosted by the United Steelworkers in Toronto in June. Mr. Caron's co-campaign director, Isaac Cockburn, says his team has focused on rolling out strong policy planks and getting Mr. Caron in front of as many New Democrat eyeballs as possible to boost the candidate's name recognition. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Three lead staffers make up ‘lean and mean’ Caron team

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 16, 2017
  • NDP MP Guy Caron is running a “lean and mean” leadership campaign, relying on the efforts of roughly 350 volunteers on the ground across

Three lead staffers make up ‘lean and mean’ Caron team

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 16, 2017
  • NDP MP Guy Caron is running a “lean and mean” leadership campaign, relying on the efforts of roughly 350 volunteers on the ground across
NDP MP and leadership candidate Guy Caron speaks during a debate hosted by the United Steelworkers in Toronto in June. Mr. Caron's co-campaign director, Isaac Cockburn, says his team has focused on rolling out strong policy planks and getting Mr. Caron in front of as many New Democrat eyeballs as possible to boost the candidate's name recognition. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

This just in: staff changes in the Liberal Research Bureau, Prime Minister’s Office as House prepares to resume sitting next month

  • There are some staffing changes happening in the Liberal Research Bureau in Ottawa. Nadia Khaiati, who had joined the LRB in April, recently returned
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 14, 2017
A number of staff changes have taken place in both the Liberal caucus' research office, also known as the LRB, and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's office. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

This just in: staff changes in the Liberal Research Bureau, Prime Minister’s Office as House prepares to resume sitting next month

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 14, 2017
  • There are some staffing changes happening in the Liberal Research Bureau in Ottawa. Nadia Khaiati, who had joined the LRB in April, recently returned

This just in: staff changes in the Liberal Research Bureau, Prime Minister’s Office as House prepares to resume sitting next month

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 14, 2017
  • There are some staffing changes happening in the Liberal Research Bureau in Ottawa. Nadia Khaiati, who had joined the LRB in April, recently returned
A number of staff changes have taken place in both the Liberal caucus' research office, also known as the LRB, and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's office. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Trudeau’s atypical media exposure pushed by ‘most image-conscious PMO in Canadian history’

  • From Rolling Stone magazine to CBS Sports, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau makes a point of engaging beyond the usual media suspects covering Canadian politics,
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 14, 2017
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has graced international magazine covers, including Rolling Stone and Sky magazine, and was pictured with his wife, Sophie Grégoire-Trudeau in the pages of Vogue. It's all part of the government's image-conscious media strategy. Mr. Trudeau's cover feature for Sky magazine, for example, was aimed at promoting Canadian business, says Ian Capstick. Photographs courtesy of Rolling Stone, Vogue, and Delta Airline's Twitter

Trudeau’s atypical media exposure pushed by ‘most image-conscious PMO in Canadian history’

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 14, 2017
  • From Rolling Stone magazine to CBS Sports, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau makes a point of engaging beyond the usual media suspects covering Canadian politics,

Trudeau’s atypical media exposure pushed by ‘most image-conscious PMO in Canadian history’

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 14, 2017
  • From Rolling Stone magazine to CBS Sports, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau makes a point of engaging beyond the usual media suspects covering Canadian politics,
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has graced international magazine covers, including Rolling Stone and Sky magazine, and was pictured with his wife, Sophie Grégoire-Trudeau in the pages of Vogue. It's all part of the government's image-conscious media strategy. Mr. Trudeau's cover feature for Sky magazine, for example, was aimed at promoting Canadian business, says Ian Capstick. Photographs courtesy of Rolling Stone, Vogue, and Delta Airline's Twitter

Experienced team guiding Angus campaign through long leadership race

  • Two veteran New Democrats are running NDP MP Charlie Angus’ leadership campaign, which has been ramping up this summer and planning how best to
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 9, 2017
NDP MP Charlie Angus is one of four candidates in the race to become the next federal party leader. His campaign is ramping up as deadlines approach, including the cut-off for new membership sign-ups on Aug. 17. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Experienced team guiding Angus campaign through long leadership race

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 9, 2017
  • Two veteran New Democrats are running NDP MP Charlie Angus’ leadership campaign, which has been ramping up this summer and planning how best to

Experienced team guiding Angus campaign through long leadership race

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 9, 2017
  • Two veteran New Democrats are running NDP MP Charlie Angus’ leadership campaign, which has been ramping up this summer and planning how best to
NDP MP Charlie Angus is one of four candidates in the race to become the next federal party leader. His campaign is ramping up as deadlines approach, including the cut-off for new membership sign-ups on Aug. 17. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

New B.C. NDP minority government looking to Ottawa, across Canada as it staffs up

  • The new NDP minority government in British Columbia is looking across Canada, including in Ottawa, to find experienced New Democrat staffers to fill its
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 7, 2017
Sock solidarity: New B.C. NDP Premier John Horgan, pictured meeting with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in Ottawa on July 25 (both sporting striped socks), is staffing up with many local B.C. party stalwarts and at least a couple from Parliament Hill. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

New B.C. NDP minority government looking to Ottawa, across Canada as it staffs up

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 7, 2017
  • The new NDP minority government in British Columbia is looking across Canada, including in Ottawa, to find experienced New Democrat staffers to fill its

New B.C. NDP minority government looking to Ottawa, across Canada as it staffs up

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 7, 2017
  • The new NDP minority government in British Columbia is looking across Canada, including in Ottawa, to find experienced New Democrat staffers to fill its
Sock solidarity: New B.C. NDP Premier John Horgan, pictured meeting with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in Ottawa on July 25 (both sporting striped socks), is staffing up with many local B.C. party stalwarts and at least a couple from Parliament Hill. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Duplessis exits as chief of staff to Social Development Minister Duclos

  • Families, Children, and Social Development Minister Jean-Yves Duclos is looking for a new chief of staff following the recent departure of Josée Duplessis from
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 7, 2017
Families, Children, and Social Development Minister Jean-Yves Duclos is in need of a new chief of staff following the recent departure of Josée Duplessis. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Duplessis exits as chief of staff to Social Development Minister Duclos

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 7, 2017
  • Families, Children, and Social Development Minister Jean-Yves Duclos is looking for a new chief of staff following the recent departure of Josée Duplessis from

Duplessis exits as chief of staff to Social Development Minister Duclos

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 7, 2017
  • Families, Children, and Social Development Minister Jean-Yves Duclos is looking for a new chief of staff following the recent departure of Josée Duplessis from
Families, Children, and Social Development Minister Jean-Yves Duclos is in need of a new chief of staff following the recent departure of Josée Duplessis. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

NDP second quarter fundraising numbers ‘disappointing,’ highlight ‘challenge’ ahead: Bélanger

  • The federal NDP’s fundraising numbers have slid for the second quarter in a row, and former NDP national director Karl Bélanger says the results
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 7, 2017
NDP leadership candidates Jagmeet Singh, Nikie Ashton, Charlie Angus, and Guy Caron, pictured. NDPers will decide on a new leader in October. In the second quarter of 2017, the NDP brought in a total of $825,985 in donations from 12,448 donors. That’s $82,906 less than it raised in the first quarter of the year, which totalled $908,892, and from 956 fewer donors. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Sam Garcia

NDP second quarter fundraising numbers ‘disappointing,’ highlight ‘challenge’ ahead: Bélanger

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 7, 2017
  • The federal NDP’s fundraising numbers have slid for the second quarter in a row, and former NDP national director Karl Bélanger says the results

NDP second quarter fundraising numbers ‘disappointing,’ highlight ‘challenge’ ahead: Bélanger

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 7, 2017
  • The federal NDP’s fundraising numbers have slid for the second quarter in a row, and former NDP national director Karl Bélanger says the results
NDP leadership candidates Jagmeet Singh, Nikie Ashton, Charlie Angus, and Guy Caron, pictured. NDPers will decide on a new leader in October. In the second quarter of 2017, the NDP brought in a total of $825,985 in donations from 12,448 donors. That’s $82,906 less than it raised in the first quarter of the year, which totalled $908,892, and from 956 fewer donors. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Sam Garcia

Chagger’s government House leader’s team playing vital function now ‘more than ever’

  • PARLIAMENT HILL—The Government House Leader’s Office plays a “pivotal” role in keeping any government’s legislative agenda moving through Parliament, this one in particular, and
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 31, 2017
The Government House Leader's staffers: Chad Marriage, left, Jérôme Miousse, Rhéal Lewis, Gurjiven Sandhu, Minister Bardish Chagger, Mark Kennedy, Sabrina Atwal, and Stephanie Choeurng. Not pictured is Hugo Dompierre. Photograph courtesy of Twitter

Chagger’s government House leader’s team playing vital function now ‘more than ever’

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 31, 2017
  • PARLIAMENT HILL—The Government House Leader’s Office plays a “pivotal” role in keeping any government’s legislative agenda moving through Parliament, this one in particular, and

Chagger’s government House leader’s team playing vital function now ‘more than ever’

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 31, 2017
  • PARLIAMENT HILL—The Government House Leader’s Office plays a “pivotal” role in keeping any government’s legislative agenda moving through Parliament, this one in particular, and
The Government House Leader's staffers: Chad Marriage, left, Jérôme Miousse, Rhéal Lewis, Gurjiven Sandhu, Minister Bardish Chagger, Mark Kennedy, Sabrina Atwal, and Stephanie Choeurng. Not pictured is Hugo Dompierre. Photograph courtesy of Twitter

Niki Ashton’s youthful NDP leadership team comes from across Canada

  • With less than two months until NDP members begin voting to elect their new federal leader, Niki Ashton’s leadership campaign is “picking up momentum,” according
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 26, 2017
NDP MP Niki Ashton is trying for her second time to become her party's leader, having first run in the 2012 race that saw outgoing NDP leader Thomas Mulcair elected and Ms. Ashton ultimately placing seventh. If poll results this month are any indication, she'll do better this time around. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Niki Ashton’s youthful NDP leadership team comes from across Canada

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 26, 2017
  • With less than two months until NDP members begin voting to elect their new federal leader, Niki Ashton’s leadership campaign is “picking up momentum,” according

Niki Ashton’s youthful NDP leadership team comes from across Canada

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 26, 2017
  • With less than two months until NDP members begin voting to elect their new federal leader, Niki Ashton’s leadership campaign is “picking up momentum,” according
NDP MP Niki Ashton is trying for her second time to become her party's leader, having first run in the 2012 race that saw outgoing NDP leader Thomas Mulcair elected and Ms. Ashton ultimately placing seventh. If poll results this month are any indication, she'll do better this time around. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘We’re moving in with the bees,’ Senators to share headquarters with colony of honeybees

  • PARLIAMENT HILL —There’s a buzz in the air about the Senate’s temporary headquarters next year. Literally. The Government Conference Centre at 2 Rideau St.
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 24, 2017
The Senate's soon-to-be interim home at the Government Conference Centre will be buzzing, with plans to install hives on the roof of 2 Rideau St. It will be the first urban beehives on a federally owned building in Ottawa. The Hill Times photographs by Kristen Shane and Jessica Bruno

‘We’re moving in with the bees,’ Senators to share headquarters with colony of honeybees

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 24, 2017
  • PARLIAMENT HILL —There’s a buzz in the air about the Senate’s temporary headquarters next year. Literally. The Government Conference Centre at 2 Rideau St.

‘We’re moving in with the bees,’ Senators to share headquarters with colony of honeybees

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 24, 2017
  • PARLIAMENT HILL —There’s a buzz in the air about the Senate’s temporary headquarters next year. Literally. The Government Conference Centre at 2 Rideau St.
The Senate's soon-to-be interim home at the Government Conference Centre will be buzzing, with plans to install hives on the roof of 2 Rideau St. It will be the first urban beehives on a federally owned building in Ottawa. The Hill Times photographs by Kristen Shane and Jessica Bruno

A few staffers leave PMO and Liberal Research Bureau

  • PARLIAMENT HILL—Prime Minister’s Justin Trudeau’s office is down one aide after Tim Krupa, special assistant for policy, left the PMO about three weeks ago. Mr.
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 24, 2017
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau pictured at a recent press conference outside the Senate Chamber in Centre Block. One staffer has recently exited the PMO, while two others have left the Liberal Research Bureau for new jobs on the Hill. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

A few staffers leave PMO and Liberal Research Bureau

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 24, 2017
  • PARLIAMENT HILL—Prime Minister’s Justin Trudeau’s office is down one aide after Tim Krupa, special assistant for policy, left the PMO about three weeks ago. Mr.

A few staffers leave PMO and Liberal Research Bureau

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 24, 2017
  • PARLIAMENT HILL—Prime Minister’s Justin Trudeau’s office is down one aide after Tim Krupa, special assistant for policy, left the PMO about three weeks ago. Mr.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau pictured at a recent press conference outside the Senate Chamber in Centre Block. One staffer has recently exited the PMO, while two others have left the Liberal Research Bureau for new jobs on the Hill. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Conservative senior economic adviser exits amid leadership transition

  • Cam Vidler, who’d been a senior economic policy adviser to the Conservative leader, has left the Hill amid the transition that’s followed Conservative MP
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 19, 2017
Conservative MP Andrew Scheer was elected the new leader of the official opposition party on May 27. The Conservative leader's office and research bureau have since seen more than a dozen staff leave and several others hired and promoted. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Conservative senior economic adviser exits amid leadership transition

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 19, 2017
  • Cam Vidler, who’d been a senior economic policy adviser to the Conservative leader, has left the Hill amid the transition that’s followed Conservative MP

Conservative senior economic adviser exits amid leadership transition

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 19, 2017
  • Cam Vidler, who’d been a senior economic policy adviser to the Conservative leader, has left the Hill amid the transition that’s followed Conservative MP
Conservative MP Andrew Scheer was elected the new leader of the official opposition party on May 27. The Conservative leader's office and research bureau have since seen more than a dozen staff leave and several others hired and promoted. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

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