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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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Steel going up as interim House Chamber construction begins this month

  • Cranes on the West Block building site will be busy in the coming weeks with the installation of large steel beams in the building’s
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 2, 2016
A artist rendering shows what the inside of the interim House Chamber being constructed in the West Block will look like. It will be where MPs convene for debate while the Centre Block is renovated for about a decade, starting in 2018. Photograph courtesy of Public Services

Steel going up as interim House Chamber construction begins this month

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 2, 2016
  • Cranes on the West Block building site will be busy in the coming weeks with the installation of large steel beams in the building’s

Steel going up as interim House Chamber construction begins this month

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 2, 2016
  • Cranes on the West Block building site will be busy in the coming weeks with the installation of large steel beams in the building’s
A artist rendering shows what the inside of the interim House Chamber being constructed in the West Block will look like. It will be where MPs convene for debate while the Centre Block is renovated for about a decade, starting in 2018. Photograph courtesy of Public Services

Five-year ban on lobbying excessive, say former political staffers

  • Former political staffers are encouraging the Liberal government to review and amend the Federal Accountability Act, in particular to reduce the five-year lobbying ban included
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 2, 2016
Tight squeeze: Liberal staff, some Hill media, and other politicos, including lobbyists, gathered for a 'Wonderful Wednesday' at D'Arcy McGees Pub on Sparks Street on Nov. 4, 2015, the day the new Liberal cabinet was sworn in. The Hill Times Photograph by Jake Wright

Five-year ban on lobbying excessive, say former political staffers

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 2, 2016
  • Former political staffers are encouraging the Liberal government to review and amend the Federal Accountability Act, in particular to reduce the five-year lobbying ban included

Five-year ban on lobbying excessive, say former political staffers

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 2, 2016
  • Former political staffers are encouraging the Liberal government to review and amend the Federal Accountability Act, in particular to reduce the five-year lobbying ban included
Tight squeeze: Liberal staff, some Hill media, and other politicos, including lobbyists, gathered for a 'Wonderful Wednesday' at D'Arcy McGees Pub on Sparks Street on Nov. 4, 2015, the day the new Liberal cabinet was sworn in. The Hill Times Photograph by Jake Wright

“Does Canada need a national pipeline strategy? Why or why not?”

  • Kate Purchase Liberal strategist “One of the fundamental responsibilities of any Canadian government is to get Canadian resources to market. In the 21st century,
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 2, 2016

“Does Canada need a national pipeline strategy? Why or why not?”

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 2, 2016
  • Kate Purchase Liberal strategist “One of the fundamental responsibilities of any Canadian government is to get Canadian resources to market. In the 21st century,

“Does Canada need a national pipeline strategy? Why or why not?”

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 2, 2016
  • Kate Purchase Liberal strategist “One of the fundamental responsibilities of any Canadian government is to get Canadian resources to market. In the 21st century,

Justice Minister Wilson-Raybould hires Smith as policy director

  • Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould has hired Keith Smith to work as her director of policy in her ministerial office, helping to navigate the complicated justice
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 2, 2016

Justice Minister Wilson-Raybould hires Smith as policy director

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 2, 2016
  • Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould has hired Keith Smith to work as her director of policy in her ministerial office, helping to navigate the complicated justice

Justice Minister Wilson-Raybould hires Smith as policy director

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 2, 2016
  • Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould has hired Keith Smith to work as her director of policy in her ministerial office, helping to navigate the complicated justice

Immigration Minister McCallum bolsters staff

  • Immigration Minister John McCallum has bulked up his ministerial staff team in recent weeks, including hiring an executive assistant and communications staffers. Félix Corriveau joined
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 27, 2016
Immigration Minister John McCallum, pictured in February in Centre Block, has hired communications and parliamentary affairs staffers in recent weeks. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Immigration Minister McCallum bolsters staff

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 27, 2016
  • Immigration Minister John McCallum has bulked up his ministerial staff team in recent weeks, including hiring an executive assistant and communications staffers. Félix Corriveau joined

Immigration Minister McCallum bolsters staff

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 27, 2016
  • Immigration Minister John McCallum has bulked up his ministerial staff team in recent weeks, including hiring an executive assistant and communications staffers. Félix Corriveau joined
Immigration Minister John McCallum, pictured in February in Centre Block, has hired communications and parliamentary affairs staffers in recent weeks. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Feds still haven’t moved on opening up secretive Commons Board of Internal Economy

  • The Liberal government committed to opening up meetings of the powerful and secretive House of Commons Board of Internal Economy during the 2015 campaign,
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 25, 2016
Government House Leader Dominic LeBlanc has indicated legislation will be introduced to amend the House of Commons' Board of Internal Economy and open up meetings, but there's still no word of when that will happen, or how meetings will be opened to public scrutiny. The Hill Times Photograph by Jake Wright

Feds still haven’t moved on opening up secretive Commons Board of Internal Economy

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 25, 2016
  • The Liberal government committed to opening up meetings of the powerful and secretive House of Commons Board of Internal Economy during the 2015 campaign,

Feds still haven’t moved on opening up secretive Commons Board of Internal Economy

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 25, 2016
  • The Liberal government committed to opening up meetings of the powerful and secretive House of Commons Board of Internal Economy during the 2015 campaign,
Government House Leader Dominic LeBlanc has indicated legislation will be introduced to amend the House of Commons' Board of Internal Economy and open up meetings, but there's still no word of when that will happen, or how meetings will be opened to public scrutiny. The Hill Times Photograph by Jake Wright

New PMO staffers, including youth adviser, digital creative lead

  • A number of new staff recently joined Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s office in the Langevin Block, including Hilary Leftick as an adviser to Mr.
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 25, 2016

New PMO staffers, including youth adviser, digital creative lead

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 25, 2016
  • A number of new staff recently joined Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s office in the Langevin Block, including Hilary Leftick as an adviser to Mr.

New PMO staffers, including youth adviser, digital creative lead

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 25, 2016
  • A number of new staff recently joined Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s office in the Langevin Block, including Hilary Leftick as an adviser to Mr.

CAJ urges MPs to reconsider ‘inherent’ secrecy in review of Access Act

  • Canada’s current access-to-information system presents a “fundamental challenge” to democracy, was drafted by a political culture that favours secrecy, and MPs should question this
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 25, 2016
Information Commissioner Suzanne Legault, pictured right, has put forward 85 recommendations to 'modernize' Canada's access-to-information system. The Hill Times Photograph by Jake Wright

CAJ urges MPs to reconsider ‘inherent’ secrecy in review of Access Act

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 25, 2016
  • Canada’s current access-to-information system presents a “fundamental challenge” to democracy, was drafted by a political culture that favours secrecy, and MPs should question this

CAJ urges MPs to reconsider ‘inherent’ secrecy in review of Access Act

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 25, 2016
  • Canada’s current access-to-information system presents a “fundamental challenge” to democracy, was drafted by a political culture that favours secrecy, and MPs should question this
Information Commissioner Suzanne Legault, pictured right, has put forward 85 recommendations to 'modernize' Canada's access-to-information system. The Hill Times Photograph by Jake Wright

“The Liberal government has tabled Bill C-14 on doctor-assisted dying. What do you think of this legislation? Will it pass?”

  • Kate Purchase Liberal strategist  “We recognize that, for all Canadians, medical assistance in dying is a difficult and deeply personal issue. “Last year, the
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 25, 2016

“The Liberal government has tabled Bill C-14 on doctor-assisted dying. What do you think of this legislation? Will it pass?”

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 25, 2016
  • Kate Purchase Liberal strategist  “We recognize that, for all Canadians, medical assistance in dying is a difficult and deeply personal issue. “Last year, the

“The Liberal government has tabled Bill C-14 on doctor-assisted dying. What do you think of this legislation? Will it pass?”

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 25, 2016
  • Kate Purchase Liberal strategist  “We recognize that, for all Canadians, medical assistance in dying is a difficult and deeply personal issue. “Last year, the

Hugh Segal: A muddled foreign policy

  • With a new Liberal government in power, Canada is said to be “back” internationally—but Hugh Segal, a former Conservative Senator now master of the
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 20, 2016
‘Whether you’re a right wing government or a left wing government or a centrist government, what really matters are the two freedoms which define how people get to live their lives, both at home and around the world—freedom from fear and freedom from want,’ says Hugh Segal, a former Conservative Senator and now master of the University of Toronto’s Massey College. Photograph courtesy Dundurn Press Photograph courtesy of Milan Ilnyckyj

Hugh Segal: A muddled foreign policy

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 20, 2016
  • With a new Liberal government in power, Canada is said to be “back” internationally—but Hugh Segal, a former Conservative Senator now master of the

Hugh Segal: A muddled foreign policy

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 20, 2016
  • With a new Liberal government in power, Canada is said to be “back” internationally—but Hugh Segal, a former Conservative Senator now master of the
‘Whether you’re a right wing government or a left wing government or a centrist government, what really matters are the two freedoms which define how people get to live their lives, both at home and around the world—freedom from fear and freedom from want,’ says Hugh Segal, a former Conservative Senator and now master of the University of Toronto’s Massey College. Photograph courtesy Dundurn Press Photograph courtesy of Milan Ilnyckyj

THREE WORDS: A staffer’s life

  • There are thousands of staff working on Parliament Hill. From the “exempt” political staff working for Cabinet Minister offices—exempted from provincial labour laws and
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 20, 2016

THREE WORDS: A staffer’s life

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 20, 2016
  • There are thousands of staff working on Parliament Hill. From the “exempt” political staff working for Cabinet Minister offices—exempted from provincial labour laws and

THREE WORDS: A staffer’s life

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 20, 2016
  • There are thousands of staff working on Parliament Hill. From the “exempt” political staff working for Cabinet Minister offices—exempted from provincial labour laws and

Ministers Brison and Garneau hire new ministerial assistants

  • Treasury Board President Scott Brison recently hired Alexander (Sandy) Schembri to serve as his executive assistant, as well as provide regional advice for the ministerial
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 20, 2016
Treasury Board President Scott Brison, pictured here in November 2015, recently hired a new executive assistant. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Ministers Brison and Garneau hire new ministerial assistants

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 20, 2016
  • Treasury Board President Scott Brison recently hired Alexander (Sandy) Schembri to serve as his executive assistant, as well as provide regional advice for the ministerial

Ministers Brison and Garneau hire new ministerial assistants

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 20, 2016
  • Treasury Board President Scott Brison recently hired Alexander (Sandy) Schembri to serve as his executive assistant, as well as provide regional advice for the ministerial
Treasury Board President Scott Brison, pictured here in November 2015, recently hired a new executive assistant. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

NDP supporters urge respectful debate in an effort to avoid divisive party infighting

  • After a convention that left many NDPers “dazed and confused,” with divided opinions over decisions to hold a leadership race and further debate over
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 18, 2016
The NDP's recent 2016 policy convention in Edmonton has left some big questions and debates for party members going forward, with membership split on the decision to hold a leadership race and to further debate the controversial Leap Manifesto. The Hill Times photograph by Laura Ryckewaert

NDP supporters urge respectful debate in an effort to avoid divisive party infighting

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 18, 2016
  • After a convention that left many NDPers “dazed and confused,” with divided opinions over decisions to hold a leadership race and further debate over

NDP supporters urge respectful debate in an effort to avoid divisive party infighting

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 18, 2016
  • After a convention that left many NDPers “dazed and confused,” with divided opinions over decisions to hold a leadership race and further debate over
The NDP's recent 2016 policy convention in Edmonton has left some big questions and debates for party members going forward, with membership split on the decision to hold a leadership race and to further debate the controversial Leap Manifesto. The Hill Times photograph by Laura Ryckewaert

“The Panama Papers recently sent the globe abuzz. What do you think of the Liberal government’s response so far, and what else should it do?”

  • Kate Purchase Liberal strategist “Some wealthy Canadians avoid taxes by hiding their money in offshore tax havens. This is not fair and it needs
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 18, 2016

“The Panama Papers recently sent the globe abuzz. What do you think of the Liberal government’s response so far, and what else should it do?”

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 18, 2016
  • Kate Purchase Liberal strategist “Some wealthy Canadians avoid taxes by hiding their money in offshore tax havens. This is not fair and it needs

“The Panama Papers recently sent the globe abuzz. What do you think of the Liberal government’s response so far, and what else should it do?”

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 18, 2016
  • Kate Purchase Liberal strategist “Some wealthy Canadians avoid taxes by hiding their money in offshore tax havens. This is not fair and it needs

Former Quebec Liberal staffer now press secretary to National Revenue Minister

  • National Revenue Minister Diane Lebouthillier welcomed two new Quebecers to her ministerial staff team last month, with press secretary Chloé Luciani-Girouard and assistant to the parliamentary
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 18, 2016

Former Quebec Liberal staffer now press secretary to National Revenue Minister

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 18, 2016
  • National Revenue Minister Diane Lebouthillier welcomed two new Quebecers to her ministerial staff team last month, with press secretary Chloé Luciani-Girouard and assistant to the parliamentary

Former Quebec Liberal staffer now press secretary to National Revenue Minister

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 18, 2016
  • National Revenue Minister Diane Lebouthillier welcomed two new Quebecers to her ministerial staff team last month, with press secretary Chloé Luciani-Girouard and assistant to the parliamentary

A look at Chief Government Whip Leslie’s office

  • Chief Government Whip Andrew Leslie has an 11-member staff team in his office as a Liberal House officer, led by chief of staff Mathieu Dupont.
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 13, 2016
Chief Government Whip Andrew Leslie, pictured recently in Ottawa, has an 11-member staff. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

A look at Chief Government Whip Leslie’s office

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 13, 2016
  • Chief Government Whip Andrew Leslie has an 11-member staff team in his office as a Liberal House officer, led by chief of staff Mathieu Dupont.

A look at Chief Government Whip Leslie’s office

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 13, 2016
  • Chief Government Whip Andrew Leslie has an 11-member staff team in his office as a Liberal House officer, led by chief of staff Mathieu Dupont.
Chief Government Whip Andrew Leslie, pictured recently in Ottawa, has an 11-member staff. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Small Business Minister Chagger hires Vidah as senior adviser, press secretary

  • Small Business and Tourism Minister Bardish Chagger has hired former MAtv producer and host Vahid Vidah as a senior policy adviser and press secretary
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 11, 2016
Small Business and Tourism Minister Bardish Chagger, Families Minister Jean-Yves Duclos, Fisheries Minister Hunter Tootoo, and International Development Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau have all recently hired new ministerial staffers. The Hill Times photographs by Jake Wright

Small Business Minister Chagger hires Vidah as senior adviser, press secretary

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 11, 2016
  • Small Business and Tourism Minister Bardish Chagger has hired former MAtv producer and host Vahid Vidah as a senior policy adviser and press secretary

Small Business Minister Chagger hires Vidah as senior adviser, press secretary

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 11, 2016
  • Small Business and Tourism Minister Bardish Chagger has hired former MAtv producer and host Vahid Vidah as a senior policy adviser and press secretary
Small Business and Tourism Minister Bardish Chagger, Families Minister Jean-Yves Duclos, Fisheries Minister Hunter Tootoo, and International Development Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau have all recently hired new ministerial staffers. The Hill Times photographs by Jake Wright

“In light of recent attacks in Belgium and Turkey, should the Liberal government reassess its approach in the Middle East? Why or why not?”

  • Kate Purchase Liberal strategist “Canada will continue to fight and prevent terrorism both at home and abroad. “Over the last few months, Canada has
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 11, 2016

“In light of recent attacks in Belgium and Turkey, should the Liberal government reassess its approach in the Middle East? Why or why not?”

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 11, 2016
  • Kate Purchase Liberal strategist “Canada will continue to fight and prevent terrorism both at home and abroad. “Over the last few months, Canada has

“In light of recent attacks in Belgium and Turkey, should the Liberal government reassess its approach in the Middle East? Why or why not?”

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 11, 2016
  • Kate Purchase Liberal strategist “Canada will continue to fight and prevent terrorism both at home and abroad. “Over the last few months, Canada has

Grits busy selling first budget coast to coast, internationally

  • The House was on break for the last two weeks, but cabinet ministers and government backbenchers were out selling how the new Trudeau government will
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 11, 2016
Finance Minister Bill Morneau and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaking about the budget March 22 in the Sir John A. Macdonald building in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Grits busy selling first budget coast to coast, internationally

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 11, 2016
  • The House was on break for the last two weeks, but cabinet ministers and government backbenchers were out selling how the new Trudeau government will

Grits busy selling first budget coast to coast, internationally

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 11, 2016
  • The House was on break for the last two weeks, but cabinet ministers and government backbenchers were out selling how the new Trudeau government will
Finance Minister Bill Morneau and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaking about the budget March 22 in the Sir John A. Macdonald building in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

NDP leadership shocker reflects ‘new expectations,’ party rejects Mulcair, wants a leader ‘to lead us to government’ next time

  • EDMONTON—In a stunning move, delegates at the NDP’s 2016 policy convention in Edmonton on Sunday voted to replace NDP Leader Tom Mulcair with 52 per cent
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 10, 2016
NDP delegates cast their votes on April 10, with voting on the party executive and the question of whether a leadership race should be held. Ultimately, 52 per cent voted for a leadership race. The Hill Times Photograph by Laura Ryckewaert

NDP leadership shocker reflects ‘new expectations,’ party rejects Mulcair, wants a leader ‘to lead us to government’ next time

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 10, 2016
  • EDMONTON—In a stunning move, delegates at the NDP’s 2016 policy convention in Edmonton on Sunday voted to replace NDP Leader Tom Mulcair with 52 per cent

NDP leadership shocker reflects ‘new expectations,’ party rejects Mulcair, wants a leader ‘to lead us to government’ next time

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 10, 2016
  • EDMONTON—In a stunning move, delegates at the NDP’s 2016 policy convention in Edmonton on Sunday voted to replace NDP Leader Tom Mulcair with 52 per cent
NDP delegates cast their votes on April 10, with voting on the party executive and the question of whether a leadership race should be held. Ultimately, 52 per cent voted for a leadership race. The Hill Times Photograph by Laura Ryckewaert

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