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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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Bélanger returns to NDP leader’s office, along with other staff changes

  • PARLIAMENT HILL—Longtime NDP staffer Karl Bélanger is back in the NDP Leader’s Office, resuming his previous role as principal secretary, meanwhile, George Smith is
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 11, 2016
James Smith is now an NDP caucus press secretary, and his identical twin brother, George Smith, was recently promoted to the role of deputy director of communications. Meanwhile, veteran NDP staffer Karl Bélanger is back in NDP leader Thomas Mulcair's office as principal secretary, after stepping in to replace Anne McGrath as NDP national director. The Hill Times photographs by Jake Wright and courtesy of Twitter

Bélanger returns to NDP leader’s office, along with other staff changes

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 11, 2016
  • PARLIAMENT HILL—Longtime NDP staffer Karl Bélanger is back in the NDP Leader’s Office, resuming his previous role as principal secretary, meanwhile, George Smith is

Bélanger returns to NDP leader’s office, along with other staff changes

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 11, 2016
  • PARLIAMENT HILL—Longtime NDP staffer Karl Bélanger is back in the NDP Leader’s Office, resuming his previous role as principal secretary, meanwhile, George Smith is
James Smith is now an NDP caucus press secretary, and his identical twin brother, George Smith, was recently promoted to the role of deputy director of communications. Meanwhile, veteran NDP staffer Karl Bélanger is back in NDP leader Thomas Mulcair's office as principal secretary, after stepping in to replace Anne McGrath as NDP national director. The Hill Times photographs by Jake Wright and courtesy of Twitter

Most want referendum on electoral reform, new poll suggests, question dominates initial House committee, feds deke and dodge

  • The topic of holding a national referendum on changing Canada’s voting system was a hot one at meetings of the Special House Electoral Reform Committee
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 11, 2016
Democratic Institutions Minister Maryam Monsef, right, and PCO's Isabelle Mondou appeared before the House of Commons' Special Committee on Electoral Reform on July 6 and the room was packed, with many eager to hear from the minister. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Most want referendum on electoral reform, new poll suggests, question dominates initial House committee, feds deke and dodge

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 11, 2016
  • The topic of holding a national referendum on changing Canada’s voting system was a hot one at meetings of the Special House Electoral Reform Committee

Most want referendum on electoral reform, new poll suggests, question dominates initial House committee, feds deke and dodge

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 11, 2016
  • The topic of holding a national referendum on changing Canada’s voting system was a hot one at meetings of the Special House Electoral Reform Committee
Democratic Institutions Minister Maryam Monsef, right, and PCO's Isabelle Mondou appeared before the House of Commons' Special Committee on Electoral Reform on July 6 and the room was packed, with many eager to hear from the minister. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Longtime Conservative staffer Bromfield retiring

  • Longtime Conservative staffer Patsy Bromfield is retiring after almost three decades working on Parliament Hill, and she’ll mark her last day in the Conservative
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 6, 2016
Several changes have come to the staff of the Conservative Resource Group, which works closely with the office of interim Conservative Leader Rona Ambrose. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Longtime Conservative staffer Bromfield retiring

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 6, 2016
  • Longtime Conservative staffer Patsy Bromfield is retiring after almost three decades working on Parliament Hill, and she’ll mark her last day in the Conservative

Longtime Conservative staffer Bromfield retiring

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 6, 2016
  • Longtime Conservative staffer Patsy Bromfield is retiring after almost three decades working on Parliament Hill, and she’ll mark her last day in the Conservative
Several changes have come to the staff of the Conservative Resource Group, which works closely with the office of interim Conservative Leader Rona Ambrose. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

“The U.K. has voted to leave the EU. What do you think of this and what does it mean for Canada?”

  • Kate Purchase Liberal strategist “The Government of Canada respects the choice of the British people to leave the EU. “Canada, the U.K., and the
Opinion | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 4, 2016

“The U.K. has voted to leave the EU. What do you think of this and what does it mean for Canada?”

Opinion | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 4, 2016
  • Kate Purchase Liberal strategist “The Government of Canada respects the choice of the British people to leave the EU. “Canada, the U.K., and the

“The U.K. has voted to leave the EU. What do you think of this and what does it mean for Canada?”

Opinion | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 4, 2016
  • Kate Purchase Liberal strategist “The Government of Canada respects the choice of the British people to leave the EU. “Canada, the U.K., and the

NCC approves final renovation plans to transform old Government Conference Centre into new interim Senate Chamber, expected to cost $269-million

  • PARLIAMENT HILL—The National Capital Commission recently approved the final design plans for the multi-million-dollar Government Conference Centre rehabilitation, with new details revealed, including plans
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 4, 2016
An artist's rendering showing the east side of the Government Conference Centre, including plans for its new eastern façade at 2 Rideau St. Illustration courtesy of PSPC

NCC approves final renovation plans to transform old Government Conference Centre into new interim Senate Chamber, expected to cost $269-million

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 4, 2016
  • PARLIAMENT HILL—The National Capital Commission recently approved the final design plans for the multi-million-dollar Government Conference Centre rehabilitation, with new details revealed, including plans

NCC approves final renovation plans to transform old Government Conference Centre into new interim Senate Chamber, expected to cost $269-million

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 4, 2016
  • PARLIAMENT HILL—The National Capital Commission recently approved the final design plans for the multi-million-dollar Government Conference Centre rehabilitation, with new details revealed, including plans
An artist's rendering showing the east side of the Government Conference Centre, including plans for its new eastern façade at 2 Rideau St. Illustration courtesy of PSPC

NDP leadership race officially underway, but candidacy announcements unlikely until fall

  • The NDP leadership race which will last more than a year officially got underway last weekend, though no announcements about candidacies are expected soon. The
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 4, 2016
Outgoing NDP Leader Tom Mulcair speaks to delegates at the party's April 2016 convention in Edmonton, where 52 per cent of members ultimately voted to hold a leadership race. A new leader will be announced by Oct. 29, 2017. The Hill Times photograph by Laura Ryckewaert

NDP leadership race officially underway, but candidacy announcements unlikely until fall

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 4, 2016
  • The NDP leadership race which will last more than a year officially got underway last weekend, though no announcements about candidacies are expected soon. The

NDP leadership race officially underway, but candidacy announcements unlikely until fall

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 4, 2016
  • The NDP leadership race which will last more than a year officially got underway last weekend, though no announcements about candidacies are expected soon. The
Outgoing NDP Leader Tom Mulcair speaks to delegates at the party's April 2016 convention in Edmonton, where 52 per cent of members ultimately voted to hold a leadership race. A new leader will be announced by Oct. 29, 2017. The Hill Times photograph by Laura Ryckewaert

Two new directors for Trade Minister Freeland

  • International Trade Minister Chrystia Freeland welcomed two new directors to her ministerial staff team in recent weeks, hiring Anne-Louise Chauvette as director of communications
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 29, 2016
Clockwise from top left: A. Stobo Sniderman is a new policy adviser to Foreign Minister Stéphane Dion, Angad Dhillon is now a special assistant to Heritage Minister Mélanie Joly, Mackenzie Hird is a policy analyst to Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale, and Anne-Louise Chauvette is communications director to Trade Minister Chrystia Freeland. Photographs courtesy of LinkedIn

Two new directors for Trade Minister Freeland

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 29, 2016
  • International Trade Minister Chrystia Freeland welcomed two new directors to her ministerial staff team in recent weeks, hiring Anne-Louise Chauvette as director of communications

Two new directors for Trade Minister Freeland

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 29, 2016
  • International Trade Minister Chrystia Freeland welcomed two new directors to her ministerial staff team in recent weeks, hiring Anne-Louise Chauvette as director of communications
Clockwise from top left: A. Stobo Sniderman is a new policy adviser to Foreign Minister Stéphane Dion, Angad Dhillon is now a special assistant to Heritage Minister Mélanie Joly, Mackenzie Hird is a policy analyst to Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale, and Anne-Louise Chauvette is communications director to Trade Minister Chrystia Freeland. Photographs courtesy of LinkedIn

Conservatives promise to push Bill C-14 media leak probe in the fall, Liberals try ‘sweep it under the rug’

  • Conservative MP Blake Richards says the Procedure and House Affairs Committee’s study into the question of a breach of parliamentary privilege over an alleged
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 27, 2016
The Globe and Mail reporter Laura Stone, Justice Minister Jody-Wilson Raybould, and Conservative MP Andrew Scheer. The House Affairs Committee is studying the question of parliamentary privilege related to the ‘premature disclosure of the contents of Bill C-14’ in an April 12 story Ms. Stone, which was followed by CBC The National’s report that evening. The Hill Times photographs by Jake Wright

Conservatives promise to push Bill C-14 media leak probe in the fall, Liberals try ‘sweep it under the rug’

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 27, 2016
  • Conservative MP Blake Richards says the Procedure and House Affairs Committee’s study into the question of a breach of parliamentary privilege over an alleged

Conservatives promise to push Bill C-14 media leak probe in the fall, Liberals try ‘sweep it under the rug’

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 27, 2016
  • Conservative MP Blake Richards says the Procedure and House Affairs Committee’s study into the question of a breach of parliamentary privilege over an alleged
The Globe and Mail reporter Laura Stone, Justice Minister Jody-Wilson Raybould, and Conservative MP Andrew Scheer. The House Affairs Committee is studying the question of parliamentary privilege related to the ‘premature disclosure of the contents of Bill C-14’ in an April 12 story Ms. Stone, which was followed by CBC The National’s report that evening. The Hill Times photographs by Jake Wright

Objectives of House Special Committee on Electoral Reform still fuzzy: Reid

  • The House Special Committee on Electoral Reform will hear from Library of Parliament analysts later this week, but first its steering committee will have
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 27, 2016
Liberals on the House of Commons' special committee on electoral reform are pictured June 21, including, far left, non-voting observer Liberal MP Mark Holland, parliamentary secretary to Democratic Institutions Minister Maryam Monsef. Also pictured are Liberal MPs Francis Scarpaleggia, Ruby Sahota, Matt DeCourcey, Sherry Romando, and John Aldag. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Objectives of House Special Committee on Electoral Reform still fuzzy: Reid

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 27, 2016
  • The House Special Committee on Electoral Reform will hear from Library of Parliament analysts later this week, but first its steering committee will have

Objectives of House Special Committee on Electoral Reform still fuzzy: Reid

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 27, 2016
  • The House Special Committee on Electoral Reform will hear from Library of Parliament analysts later this week, but first its steering committee will have
Liberals on the House of Commons' special committee on electoral reform are pictured June 21, including, far left, non-voting observer Liberal MP Mark Holland, parliamentary secretary to Democratic Institutions Minister Maryam Monsef. Also pictured are Liberal MPs Francis Scarpaleggia, Ruby Sahota, Matt DeCourcey, Sherry Romando, and John Aldag. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

“What will be the top three priorities for your party’s caucus over the summer break?”

  • Kate Purchase Liberal strategist “Last fall, we were elected on a promise to do more for Canada’s middle class, and all those working hard
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 27, 2016

“What will be the top three priorities for your party’s caucus over the summer break?”

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 27, 2016
  • Kate Purchase Liberal strategist “Last fall, we were elected on a promise to do more for Canada’s middle class, and all those working hard

“What will be the top three priorities for your party’s caucus over the summer break?”

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 27, 2016
  • Kate Purchase Liberal strategist “Last fall, we were elected on a promise to do more for Canada’s middle class, and all those working hard

Three former, two current ministerial staffers have run-ins with conflict and ethics commissioner so far in 2016

  • So far in 2016, three former and two current ministerial staffers have had interactions with the Office of the Federal Conflict of Interest and
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 27, 2016

Three former, two current ministerial staffers have run-ins with conflict and ethics commissioner so far in 2016

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 27, 2016
  • So far in 2016, three former and two current ministerial staffers have had interactions with the Office of the Federal Conflict of Interest and

Three former, two current ministerial staffers have run-ins with conflict and ethics commissioner so far in 2016

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 27, 2016
  • So far in 2016, three former and two current ministerial staffers have had interactions with the Office of the Federal Conflict of Interest and

Agriculture minister hires new assistants

  • Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay has welcomed two new aides to his ministerial staff team. Barry Hicken is now working as an exempt staffer in
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 15, 2016
Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay, pictured with Government House Leader and Fisheries Minister Dominic LeBlanc, has two new political aides on his staff team. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Agriculture minister hires new assistants

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 15, 2016
  • Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay has welcomed two new aides to his ministerial staff team. Barry Hicken is now working as an exempt staffer in

Agriculture minister hires new assistants

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 15, 2016
  • Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay has welcomed two new aides to his ministerial staff team. Barry Hicken is now working as an exempt staffer in
Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay, pictured with Government House Leader and Fisheries Minister Dominic LeBlanc, has two new political aides on his staff team. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

“The Chinese Foreign Minister recently scolded a Canadian journalist for asking about China’s human rights record in a press conference in Ottawa and while here demanded a meeting with the PM. Do you think the federal government responded appropriately?”

  • Kate Purchase Liberal strategist “The freedom of press is essential to our democracy and country. “We believe it is the media’s job to ask
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 13, 2016

“The Chinese Foreign Minister recently scolded a Canadian journalist for asking about China’s human rights record in a press conference in Ottawa and while here demanded a meeting with the PM. Do you think the federal government responded appropriately?”

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 13, 2016
  • Kate Purchase Liberal strategist “The freedom of press is essential to our democracy and country. “We believe it is the media’s job to ask

“The Chinese Foreign Minister recently scolded a Canadian journalist for asking about China’s human rights record in a press conference in Ottawa and while here demanded a meeting with the PM. Do you think the federal government responded appropriately?”

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 13, 2016
  • Kate Purchase Liberal strategist “The freedom of press is essential to our democracy and country. “We believe it is the media’s job to ask

Wilson-Raybould promotes new chief of staff

  • Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould has finally promoted a new full-time chief of staff in her ministerial office, after months without one and while PMO senior
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 13, 2016
Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould has finally promoted a new full-time chief of staff in her ministerial office, after months without one and while PMO senior adviser Cyrus Reporter pulled double duty. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Wilson-Raybould promotes new chief of staff

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 13, 2016
  • Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould has finally promoted a new full-time chief of staff in her ministerial office, after months without one and while PMO senior

Wilson-Raybould promotes new chief of staff

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 13, 2016
  • Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould has finally promoted a new full-time chief of staff in her ministerial office, after months without one and while PMO senior
Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould has finally promoted a new full-time chief of staff in her ministerial office, after months without one and while PMO senior adviser Cyrus Reporter pulled double duty. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

MPs to hunker down on electoral reform’s ‘very robust’ schedule

  • MPs on the upcoming and historic special electoral reform committee will hold town hall meetings in all 338 ridings across the country this summer as
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 13, 2016
Democratic Institutions Minister Maryam Monsef is responsible for overseeing electoral reform. The newly re-constitent electoral reform committee is expected to meet this summer, and along with multiple town halls, will keep MPs busy through the 'break.' The Hill Times Photograph by Jean-Marc Carisse

MPs to hunker down on electoral reform’s ‘very robust’ schedule

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 13, 2016
  • MPs on the upcoming and historic special electoral reform committee will hold town hall meetings in all 338 ridings across the country this summer as

MPs to hunker down on electoral reform’s ‘very robust’ schedule

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 13, 2016
  • MPs on the upcoming and historic special electoral reform committee will hold town hall meetings in all 338 ridings across the country this summer as
Democratic Institutions Minister Maryam Monsef is responsible for overseeing electoral reform. The newly re-constitent electoral reform committee is expected to meet this summer, and along with multiple town halls, will keep MPs busy through the 'break.' The Hill Times Photograph by Jean-Marc Carisse

Former Conservative staff land gigs at Scotiabank, BMO, electricity association, B.C. government

  • Hundreds of former Conservative staffers were released into the job market following their party’s defeat last fall, and Hill Climbers has learned where a
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 8, 2016
Margaux Stastny is now communications director for the Canadian Electricity Association. Photo courtesy of Margaux Stastny

Former Conservative staff land gigs at Scotiabank, BMO, electricity association, B.C. government

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 8, 2016
  • Hundreds of former Conservative staffers were released into the job market following their party’s defeat last fall, and Hill Climbers has learned where a

Former Conservative staff land gigs at Scotiabank, BMO, electricity association, B.C. government

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 8, 2016
  • Hundreds of former Conservative staffers were released into the job market following their party’s defeat last fall, and Hill Climbers has learned where a
Margaux Stastny is now communications director for the Canadian Electricity Association. Photo courtesy of Margaux Stastny

Policy director hired for Fisheries and Oceans, office now under LeBlanc

  • Government House Leader Dominic LeBlanc has stepped in to also act as Fisheries and Oceans Minister following Hunter Tootoo’s abrupt resignation on May 31 from
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 6, 2016
Hunter Tootoo resigned as Fisheries and Oceans Minister on May 31, with House Leader Dominic LeBlanc stepping into the role, and Mr. Tootoo's ministerial staff team, which recently grew by two, remains in place. The Hill Times Photograph by Jake Wright

Policy director hired for Fisheries and Oceans, office now under LeBlanc

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 6, 2016
  • Government House Leader Dominic LeBlanc has stepped in to also act as Fisheries and Oceans Minister following Hunter Tootoo’s abrupt resignation on May 31 from

Policy director hired for Fisheries and Oceans, office now under LeBlanc

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 6, 2016
  • Government House Leader Dominic LeBlanc has stepped in to also act as Fisheries and Oceans Minister following Hunter Tootoo’s abrupt resignation on May 31 from
Hunter Tootoo resigned as Fisheries and Oceans Minister on May 31, with House Leader Dominic LeBlanc stepping into the role, and Mr. Tootoo's ministerial staff team, which recently grew by two, remains in place. The Hill Times Photograph by Jake Wright

“Should Parliament sit longer to pass the doctor-assisted bill?”

  • Kate Purchase Liberal strategist “It is critically important that Bill C-14—which deals with medical assistance in dying—is passed as soon as possible. “Over the
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 6, 2016

“Should Parliament sit longer to pass the doctor-assisted bill?”

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 6, 2016
  • Kate Purchase Liberal strategist “It is critically important that Bill C-14—which deals with medical assistance in dying—is passed as soon as possible. “Over the

“Should Parliament sit longer to pass the doctor-assisted bill?”

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 6, 2016
  • Kate Purchase Liberal strategist “It is critically important that Bill C-14—which deals with medical assistance in dying—is passed as soon as possible. “Over the

Liberal government’s new public appointment process fails to improve system, says Conacher

  • By keeping ultimate discretion over public appointments in the hands of the prime minister and cabinet, the new process for naming governor in council
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 6, 2016
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The new Liberal government announced a new process for governor in council appointments in February. The Hill Times Photograph by Jake Wright.

Liberal government’s new public appointment process fails to improve system, says Conacher

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 6, 2016
  • By keeping ultimate discretion over public appointments in the hands of the prime minister and cabinet, the new process for naming governor in council

Liberal government’s new public appointment process fails to improve system, says Conacher

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 6, 2016
  • By keeping ultimate discretion over public appointments in the hands of the prime minister and cabinet, the new process for naming governor in council
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The new Liberal government announced a new process for governor in council appointments in February. The Hill Times Photograph by Jake Wright.

Privy Council Office’s new delivery unit increases capacity for centralized control, say experts

  • The Privy Council Office’s Results and Delivery Unit, created by the new Trudeau Liberal government, has increased the capacity for more centralized control over government,
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 6, 2016
The Langevin Block, home of the Prime Minister's Office and the Privy Council Office. Professor Alex Marland said a 'better understanding' is needed of how the new PCO delivery unit works, including how it works with staff in the PMO. The Hill Times Photograph by Jake Wright

Privy Council Office’s new delivery unit increases capacity for centralized control, say experts

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 6, 2016
  • The Privy Council Office’s Results and Delivery Unit, created by the new Trudeau Liberal government, has increased the capacity for more centralized control over government,

Privy Council Office’s new delivery unit increases capacity for centralized control, say experts

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 6, 2016
  • The Privy Council Office’s Results and Delivery Unit, created by the new Trudeau Liberal government, has increased the capacity for more centralized control over government,
The Langevin Block, home of the Prime Minister's Office and the Privy Council Office. Professor Alex Marland said a 'better understanding' is needed of how the new PCO delivery unit works, including how it works with staff in the PMO. The Hill Times Photograph by Jake Wright

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