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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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Amid party ‘renewal,’ NDP recruits Robert Fox as new national director

  • Former Oxfam Canada executive director Robert Fox has been recruited to serve as the New Democratic Party’s new national director and says he’s excited
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 19, 2016
Robert Fox, who is Bill Fox’s brother, is the new national director for the federal NDP. He started on Sept. 12. While he’s a brand new official party member, Mr. Fox said he’s long ‘been actively supporting the agenda that the NDP has advanced for many years,’ in various roles and said he thinks his outsider status was ‘one of the reasons’ he was offered the job. Photograph courtesy of Robert Fox

Amid party ‘renewal,’ NDP recruits Robert Fox as new national director

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 19, 2016
  • Former Oxfam Canada executive director Robert Fox has been recruited to serve as the New Democratic Party’s new national director and says he’s excited

Amid party ‘renewal,’ NDP recruits Robert Fox as new national director

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 19, 2016
  • Former Oxfam Canada executive director Robert Fox has been recruited to serve as the New Democratic Party’s new national director and says he’s excited
Robert Fox, who is Bill Fox’s brother, is the new national director for the federal NDP. He started on Sept. 12. While he’s a brand new official party member, Mr. Fox said he’s long ‘been actively supporting the agenda that the NDP has advanced for many years,’ in various roles and said he thinks his outsider status was ‘one of the reasons’ he was offered the job. Photograph courtesy of Robert Fox

A closer look at the $863-million West Block renovations

  • Media got a chance to tour the West Block project’s construction site on Sept. 15, including a close-up look at the first phase of
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 19, 2016
Media got a close-up look at work on the West Block on Sept. 15. A worker is pictured helping install a white steel beam on the glass-domed roof that will top the courtyard, the last beam goes in Sept. 23, with some more work on the frame to follow. The Hill Times Photograph by Jake Wright

A closer look at the $863-million West Block renovations

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 19, 2016
  • Media got a chance to tour the West Block project’s construction site on Sept. 15, including a close-up look at the first phase of

A closer look at the $863-million West Block renovations

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 19, 2016
  • Media got a chance to tour the West Block project’s construction site on Sept. 15, including a close-up look at the first phase of
Media got a close-up look at work on the West Block on Sept. 15. A worker is pictured helping install a white steel beam on the glass-domed roof that will top the courtyard, the last beam goes in Sept. 23, with some more work on the frame to follow. The Hill Times Photograph by Jake Wright

Two new staff join Ambrose’s team ahead of Parliament’s return

  • Ahead of the fall House of Commons sitting, set to start on Sept. 19, there are a couple new, though familiar, faces now working
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 14, 2016
Conservative interim leader Rona Ambrose, pictured, recently hired two staffers to join her team, headed by chief of staff Garry Keller. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Two new staff join Ambrose’s team ahead of Parliament’s return

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 14, 2016
  • Ahead of the fall House of Commons sitting, set to start on Sept. 19, there are a couple new, though familiar, faces now working

Two new staff join Ambrose’s team ahead of Parliament’s return

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 14, 2016
  • Ahead of the fall House of Commons sitting, set to start on Sept. 19, there are a couple new, though familiar, faces now working
Conservative interim leader Rona Ambrose, pictured, recently hired two staffers to join her team, headed by chief of staff Garry Keller. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Obhrai touts experience in Tory leadership bid, Scheer ‘100 per cent’ expected to announce soon

  • Conservative MP Deepak Obhrai says he has the experience to become his party’s leader and plans to run a grassroots campaign focused on Canadians
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 12, 2016
Conservative House Leader Andrew Scheer is expected to soon announce he's joining the Conservative leadership, while Conservative MP and caucus dean Deepak Obhrai officially submitted his candidate application last week. The Hill Times Photographs by Jake Wright

Obhrai touts experience in Tory leadership bid, Scheer ‘100 per cent’ expected to announce soon

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 12, 2016
  • Conservative MP Deepak Obhrai says he has the experience to become his party’s leader and plans to run a grassroots campaign focused on Canadians

Obhrai touts experience in Tory leadership bid, Scheer ‘100 per cent’ expected to announce soon

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 12, 2016
  • Conservative MP Deepak Obhrai says he has the experience to become his party’s leader and plans to run a grassroots campaign focused on Canadians
Conservative House Leader Andrew Scheer is expected to soon announce he's joining the Conservative leadership, while Conservative MP and caucus dean Deepak Obhrai officially submitted his candidate application last week. The Hill Times Photographs by Jake Wright

With papers submitted, Obhrai begins to form leadership campaign team

  • Veteran Alberta Conservative MP Deepak Obhrai officially submitted his paperwork last week to run as a candidate in the Conservative Party’s leadership race, and
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 12, 2016
Conservative MP Deepak Obhrai officially filed his papers last week to run for the party's leadership. The Hill Times Photograph by Jake Wright

With papers submitted, Obhrai begins to form leadership campaign team

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 12, 2016
  • Veteran Alberta Conservative MP Deepak Obhrai officially submitted his paperwork last week to run as a candidate in the Conservative Party’s leadership race, and

With papers submitted, Obhrai begins to form leadership campaign team

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 12, 2016
  • Veteran Alberta Conservative MP Deepak Obhrai officially submitted his paperwork last week to run as a candidate in the Conservative Party’s leadership race, and
Conservative MP Deepak Obhrai officially filed his papers last week to run for the party's leadership. The Hill Times Photograph by Jake Wright

Science Minister Duncan’s chief of staff joins Veterans Minister Hehr’s office

  • Science Minister Duncan’s chief of staff joins Veterans Minister Hehr’s office Science Minister Kirsty Duncan has bid farewell to her chief of staff, Rob Rosenfeld, who left
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 7, 2016
Science Minister Kirsty Duncan, pictured, has bid farewell to her chief of staff, Rob Rosenfeld. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Science Minister Duncan’s chief of staff joins Veterans Minister Hehr’s office

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 7, 2016
  • Science Minister Duncan’s chief of staff joins Veterans Minister Hehr’s office Science Minister Kirsty Duncan has bid farewell to her chief of staff, Rob Rosenfeld, who left

Science Minister Duncan’s chief of staff joins Veterans Minister Hehr’s office

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 7, 2016
  • Science Minister Duncan’s chief of staff joins Veterans Minister Hehr’s office Science Minister Kirsty Duncan has bid farewell to her chief of staff, Rob Rosenfeld, who left
Science Minister Kirsty Duncan, pictured, has bid farewell to her chief of staff, Rob Rosenfeld. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

McCallum’s chief of staff joins Sohi amid senior staff shakeup

  • Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Minister John McCallum recently said goodbye to his chief of staff, Mathieu Bélanger, who last week joined Infrastructure and Communities
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 5, 2016
Immigration Minister John McCallum, left, has lost his chief of staff who has moved on to become the policy director for Infrastructure and Communities Minister Amarjeet Sohi. The Hill Times Photographs by Jake Wright & Andrew Meade

McCallum’s chief of staff joins Sohi amid senior staff shakeup

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 5, 2016
  • Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Minister John McCallum recently said goodbye to his chief of staff, Mathieu Bélanger, who last week joined Infrastructure and Communities

McCallum’s chief of staff joins Sohi amid senior staff shakeup

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 5, 2016
  • Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Minister John McCallum recently said goodbye to his chief of staff, Mathieu Bélanger, who last week joined Infrastructure and Communities
Immigration Minister John McCallum, left, has lost his chief of staff who has moved on to become the policy director for Infrastructure and Communities Minister Amarjeet Sohi. The Hill Times Photographs by Jake Wright & Andrew Meade

Campaign preparation underway while parties await timing of byelections

  • As politicos await news of the timing for four federal byelections that need to be held—with the deadline to call one of them only
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 5, 2016
From the left, the late Mauril Bélanger's Ottawa-Vanier seat has been declared vacant, as has the late Conservative MP Jim Hillyer's seat in Medicine Hat-Cardston-Warner, and former prime minister Stephen Harper's Calgary Heritage seat. As well, Conservative Jason Kenney is expected to resign as the MP for Calgary Midnapore on Oct. 1. The Hill Times photographs by Jake Wright

Campaign preparation underway while parties await timing of byelections

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 5, 2016
  • As politicos await news of the timing for four federal byelections that need to be held—with the deadline to call one of them only

Campaign preparation underway while parties await timing of byelections

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 5, 2016
  • As politicos await news of the timing for four federal byelections that need to be held—with the deadline to call one of them only
From the left, the late Mauril Bélanger's Ottawa-Vanier seat has been declared vacant, as has the late Conservative MP Jim Hillyer's seat in Medicine Hat-Cardston-Warner, and former prime minister Stephen Harper's Calgary Heritage seat. As well, Conservative Jason Kenney is expected to resign as the MP for Calgary Midnapore on Oct. 1. The Hill Times photographs by Jake Wright

Groundwork being laid for ‘inevitable’ deepening of Canada-China relations

  • The Liberal government has been laying the groundwork, during its recent weeklong trip to China, for a deeper Canada-China relationship that is “inevitable,” given that country’s fast-growing economy
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 5, 2016
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is pictured with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Aug. 31 in Beijing. PMO photograph by Adam Scotti

Groundwork being laid for ‘inevitable’ deepening of Canada-China relations

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 5, 2016
  • The Liberal government has been laying the groundwork, during its recent weeklong trip to China, for a deeper Canada-China relationship that is “inevitable,” given that country’s fast-growing economy

Groundwork being laid for ‘inevitable’ deepening of Canada-China relations

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 5, 2016
  • The Liberal government has been laying the groundwork, during its recent weeklong trip to China, for a deeper Canada-China relationship that is “inevitable,” given that country’s fast-growing economy
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is pictured with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Aug. 31 in Beijing. PMO photograph by Adam Scotti

Immigration Minister McCallum hires constituency aide as cases director

  • Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Minister John McCallum has hired his longtime constituency aide, Lisa Cheskes, to work as a political aide as part of
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 31, 2016
Immigration Minister John McCallum, pictured late last fall, has hired his longtime Toronto-area constituency aide, Lisa Cheskes, as cases director. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Immigration Minister McCallum hires constituency aide as cases director

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 31, 2016
  • Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Minister John McCallum has hired his longtime constituency aide, Lisa Cheskes, to work as a political aide as part of

Immigration Minister McCallum hires constituency aide as cases director

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 31, 2016
  • Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Minister John McCallum has hired his longtime constituency aide, Lisa Cheskes, to work as a political aide as part of
Immigration Minister John McCallum, pictured late last fall, has hired his longtime Toronto-area constituency aide, Lisa Cheskes, as cases director. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Government-ethics advocate calls $250,000 in sponsored MP trips ‘unethical’

  • So far in 2016, about $250,000 of sponsored travel has been declared by MPs, who defend the practice as presenting important opportunities, but Democracy Watch
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 29, 2016
Democracy Watch co-founder Duff Conacher says the practice of sponsored travel, especially from registered lobbyists, is 'unethical' and should be stopped, but MPs including Conservative MP Deepak Obhrai and NDP MP Peter Julian say such trips are 'beneficial,' particularly for the opposition. The Hill Times Photographs by Cynthia Münster, Andrew Meade and Jake Wright

Government-ethics advocate calls $250,000 in sponsored MP trips ‘unethical’

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 29, 2016
  • So far in 2016, about $250,000 of sponsored travel has been declared by MPs, who defend the practice as presenting important opportunities, but Democracy Watch

Government-ethics advocate calls $250,000 in sponsored MP trips ‘unethical’

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 29, 2016
  • So far in 2016, about $250,000 of sponsored travel has been declared by MPs, who defend the practice as presenting important opportunities, but Democracy Watch
Democracy Watch co-founder Duff Conacher says the practice of sponsored travel, especially from registered lobbyists, is 'unethical' and should be stopped, but MPs including Conservative MP Deepak Obhrai and NDP MP Peter Julian say such trips are 'beneficial,' particularly for the opposition. The Hill Times Photographs by Cynthia Münster, Andrew Meade and Jake Wright

Former Citizen bureau chief Kennedy scooped by PMO

  • Former Ottawa Citizen parliamentary bureau chief Mark Kennedy has joined the communications team in Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s office, and has been quietly finding
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 29, 2016
From the left, Sun Media's David Akin, Mark Kennedy, Reuters' David Ljunggren, and The Toronto Star's Bruce Campion-Smith pictured at Mr. Kennedy's farewell bash at Métropolitan in Ottawa in February. Mr. Kennedy is now working in the Liberal PMO. The Hill Times Photography by Jake Wright

Former Citizen bureau chief Kennedy scooped by PMO

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 29, 2016
  • Former Ottawa Citizen parliamentary bureau chief Mark Kennedy has joined the communications team in Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s office, and has been quietly finding

Former Citizen bureau chief Kennedy scooped by PMO

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 29, 2016
  • Former Ottawa Citizen parliamentary bureau chief Mark Kennedy has joined the communications team in Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s office, and has been quietly finding
From the left, Sun Media's David Akin, Mark Kennedy, Reuters' David Ljunggren, and The Toronto Star's Bruce Campion-Smith pictured at Mr. Kennedy's farewell bash at Métropolitan in Ottawa in February. Mr. Kennedy is now working in the Liberal PMO. The Hill Times Photography by Jake Wright

Electoral reform committee witnesses expected to diversify next month

  • After a round of “summer school” meetings, hearing from a long list of research experts and academics, the House of Commons’ Special Committee on
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 29, 2016
Former Privy Council Office clerk Alex Himelfarb and University of Laval professor Henry Milner pictured at a meeting of the House of Commons' special committee on electoral reform. A majority of witnesses to date have been male academics. The Hill Times Photograph by Jake Wright

Electoral reform committee witnesses expected to diversify next month

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 29, 2016
  • After a round of “summer school” meetings, hearing from a long list of research experts and academics, the House of Commons’ Special Committee on

Electoral reform committee witnesses expected to diversify next month

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 29, 2016
  • After a round of “summer school” meetings, hearing from a long list of research experts and academics, the House of Commons’ Special Committee on
Former Privy Council Office clerk Alex Himelfarb and University of Laval professor Henry Milner pictured at a meeting of the House of Commons' special committee on electoral reform. A majority of witnesses to date have been male academics. The Hill Times Photograph by Jake Wright

Clement leadership campaign led by Crase, Ontario-heavy team includes former staffers

  • It’s been just over a month since Conservative MP Tony Clement officially threw his hat into the ring in the race to become the
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 24, 2016
Former Conservative minister Tony Clement is facing off with five rivals—and counting—for the leadership of the federal Conservatives. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Clement leadership campaign led by Crase, Ontario-heavy team includes former staffers

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 24, 2016
  • It’s been just over a month since Conservative MP Tony Clement officially threw his hat into the ring in the race to become the

Clement leadership campaign led by Crase, Ontario-heavy team includes former staffers

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 24, 2016
  • It’s been just over a month since Conservative MP Tony Clement officially threw his hat into the ring in the race to become the
Former Conservative minister Tony Clement is facing off with five rivals—and counting—for the leadership of the federal Conservatives. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Indigenous Affairs Minister Bennett hires Queen’s Park aide as new policy adviser

  • Indigenous and Northern Affairs Minister Carolyn Bennett was busy last week with responsibilities that included delivering a formal apology on behalf of the federal government to
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 22, 2016
Indigenous and Northern Affairs Minister Carolyn Bennett, left, recently welcomed Jessica Hayden as a new policy and regional affairs adviser on her political staff team. The Hill Times Photograph by Jake Wright & photograph courtesy of LinkedIn

Indigenous Affairs Minister Bennett hires Queen’s Park aide as new policy adviser

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 22, 2016
  • Indigenous and Northern Affairs Minister Carolyn Bennett was busy last week with responsibilities that included delivering a formal apology on behalf of the federal government to

Indigenous Affairs Minister Bennett hires Queen’s Park aide as new policy adviser

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 22, 2016
  • Indigenous and Northern Affairs Minister Carolyn Bennett was busy last week with responsibilities that included delivering a formal apology on behalf of the federal government to
Indigenous and Northern Affairs Minister Carolyn Bennett, left, recently welcomed Jessica Hayden as a new policy and regional affairs adviser on her political staff team. The Hill Times Photograph by Jake Wright & photograph courtesy of LinkedIn

Portrait-gallery plan popular as government consults on fate of old U.S. embassy

  • A consensus seems to be building around the idea of resurrecting a plan to turn the old U.S. embassy at 100 Wellington St. in Ottawa
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 22, 2016
Completed in 1932, the old U.S. embassy at 100 Wellington St. has been empty for almost two decades since the Americans moved out. Many people are eager to see it turned into a national portrait gallery. The Hill Times Photograph by Sam Garcia

Portrait-gallery plan popular as government consults on fate of old U.S. embassy

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 22, 2016
  • A consensus seems to be building around the idea of resurrecting a plan to turn the old U.S. embassy at 100 Wellington St. in Ottawa

Portrait-gallery plan popular as government consults on fate of old U.S. embassy

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 22, 2016
  • A consensus seems to be building around the idea of resurrecting a plan to turn the old U.S. embassy at 100 Wellington St. in Ottawa
Completed in 1932, the old U.S. embassy at 100 Wellington St. has been empty for almost two decades since the Americans moved out. Many people are eager to see it turned into a national portrait gallery. The Hill Times Photograph by Sam Garcia

Politics this morning: Goodale announcing post-secondary funding in Sask., cabinet retreat Saturday

  • Today is Friday, Aug. 19. Here are some events taking place today: Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Minister Ralph Goodale is announcing infrastructure funding
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 18, 2016
The Hill Times Photograph by Jake Wright

Politics this morning: Goodale announcing post-secondary funding in Sask., cabinet retreat Saturday

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 18, 2016
  • Today is Friday, Aug. 19. Here are some events taking place today: Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Minister Ralph Goodale is announcing infrastructure funding

Politics this morning: Goodale announcing post-secondary funding in Sask., cabinet retreat Saturday

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 18, 2016
  • Today is Friday, Aug. 19. Here are some events taking place today: Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Minister Ralph Goodale is announcing infrastructure funding
The Hill Times Photograph by Jake Wright

Politics this morning: Public open house and consultations on old U.S. embassy today

  • Today is Thursday, Aug. 18. Here are some events taking place today: Public Services and Procurement Canada is hosting a town hall meeting for
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 17, 2016
The Hill Times Photograph by Sam Garcia

Politics this morning: Public open house and consultations on old U.S. embassy today

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 17, 2016
  • Today is Thursday, Aug. 18. Here are some events taking place today: Public Services and Procurement Canada is hosting a town hall meeting for

Politics this morning: Public open house and consultations on old U.S. embassy today

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 17, 2016
  • Today is Thursday, Aug. 18. Here are some events taking place today: Public Services and Procurement Canada is hosting a town hall meeting for
The Hill Times Photograph by Sam Garcia

NDP procedural wizards give a glimpse of the House’s behind-the-scenes choreography

  • The House leader and whip’s offices are central valves in the beating heart of House of Commons strategy for any recognized party on the
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 17, 2016
Alex Telka, left, is the 'top procedural guy' in NDP House Leader Peter Julian's office, while Jeremy Huws, right, is Mr. Julian's chief of staff. Though the party's House officers budget sank due to losses in the last election, these two staffers and several others in the party whip's office have managed to stay on, providing sought-after technical advice and analysis. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

NDP procedural wizards give a glimpse of the House’s behind-the-scenes choreography

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 17, 2016
  • The House leader and whip’s offices are central valves in the beating heart of House of Commons strategy for any recognized party on the

NDP procedural wizards give a glimpse of the House’s behind-the-scenes choreography

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 17, 2016
  • The House leader and whip’s offices are central valves in the beating heart of House of Commons strategy for any recognized party on the
Alex Telka, left, is the 'top procedural guy' in NDP House Leader Peter Julian's office, while Jeremy Huws, right, is Mr. Julian's chief of staff. Though the party's House officers budget sank due to losses in the last election, these two staffers and several others in the party whip's office have managed to stay on, providing sought-after technical advice and analysis. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Politics this morning: Goodale delivering remarks at Chiefs of Police conference

  • Today is Wednesday, Aug. 17. Here are some events taking place today: Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Minister Ralph Goodale is delivering remarks this
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 16, 2016
The Hill Times Photograph by Jake Wright

Politics this morning: Goodale delivering remarks at Chiefs of Police conference

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 16, 2016
  • Today is Wednesday, Aug. 17. Here are some events taking place today: Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Minister Ralph Goodale is delivering remarks this

Politics this morning: Goodale delivering remarks at Chiefs of Police conference

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 16, 2016
  • Today is Wednesday, Aug. 17. Here are some events taking place today: Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Minister Ralph Goodale is delivering remarks this
The Hill Times Photograph by Jake Wright

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