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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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Feds to spend $250.1-billion this year, up 3.5 per cent: spending estimates

  • The Liberal government is seeking Parliament’s approval for $250.1-billion in spending in its 2016-17 main estimates for the coming fiscal year, up 3.5 per cent from
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 29, 2016
Kevin Page
Kevin Page
Former parliamentary budget officer Kevin Page said it's putting 'the cart before the horse' to have the House vote on spending authority for government departments before the budget is released. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Feds to spend $250.1-billion this year, up 3.5 per cent: spending estimates

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 29, 2016
  • The Liberal government is seeking Parliament’s approval for $250.1-billion in spending in its 2016-17 main estimates for the coming fiscal year, up 3.5 per cent from

Feds to spend $250.1-billion this year, up 3.5 per cent: spending estimates

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 29, 2016
  • The Liberal government is seeking Parliament’s approval for $250.1-billion in spending in its 2016-17 main estimates for the coming fiscal year, up 3.5 per cent from
Kevin Page
Former parliamentary budget officer Kevin Page said it's putting 'the cart before the horse' to have the House vote on spending authority for government departments before the budget is released. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

‘Storm clouds coming’ for Postmedia, feds should ‘stop perpetuation of revenue model that does not serve journalism’

  • The House Heritage Committee’s study on Canadian media should include whether Postmedia Network’s debt-laden U.S. hedge fund-backed conglomerate is hurting the journalism industry with
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 29, 2016
Postmedia president and CEO Paul Godfrey. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

‘Storm clouds coming’ for Postmedia, feds should ‘stop perpetuation of revenue model that does not serve journalism’

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 29, 2016
  • The House Heritage Committee’s study on Canadian media should include whether Postmedia Network’s debt-laden U.S. hedge fund-backed conglomerate is hurting the journalism industry with

‘Storm clouds coming’ for Postmedia, feds should ‘stop perpetuation of revenue model that does not serve journalism’

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 29, 2016
  • The House Heritage Committee’s study on Canadian media should include whether Postmedia Network’s debt-laden U.S. hedge fund-backed conglomerate is hurting the journalism industry with
Postmedia president and CEO Paul Godfrey. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Fisheries Minister Tootoo hires chief of staff, Heritage Minister Joly hires Carr as director

  • Former Liberal party national director George Young has been recruited to serve as chief of staff to Fisheries and Oceans Minister Hunter Tootoo, Hill
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 22, 2016
Clockwise from top left: Ben Carr has been hired by Canadian Heritage Minister Mélanie Joly; former Harper press secretary Catherine Loubier has a new job with Citoyen Optimum; David Clements is communications director to Health Minister Jane Philpott; George Young is chief of staff to the Fisheries and Oceans Minister; Jennifer Austin is director of communications to the Democratic Institutions Minister; Jesse Kancir is a policy adviser to Ms. Philpott; and Peter Cleary is her director of parliamentary affairs. Photographs courtesy of LinkedIn

Fisheries Minister Tootoo hires chief of staff, Heritage Minister Joly hires Carr as director

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 22, 2016
  • Former Liberal party national director George Young has been recruited to serve as chief of staff to Fisheries and Oceans Minister Hunter Tootoo, Hill

Fisheries Minister Tootoo hires chief of staff, Heritage Minister Joly hires Carr as director

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 22, 2016
  • Former Liberal party national director George Young has been recruited to serve as chief of staff to Fisheries and Oceans Minister Hunter Tootoo, Hill
Clockwise from top left: Ben Carr has been hired by Canadian Heritage Minister Mélanie Joly; former Harper press secretary Catherine Loubier has a new job with Citoyen Optimum; David Clements is communications director to Health Minister Jane Philpott; George Young is chief of staff to the Fisheries and Oceans Minister; Jennifer Austin is director of communications to the Democratic Institutions Minister; Jesse Kancir is a policy adviser to Ms. Philpott; and Peter Cleary is her director of parliamentary affairs. Photographs courtesy of LinkedIn

‘It’s a very small building, but it’s very rich,’ new Hill space opens with Sir John A. Macdonald Building addition

  • There’s some new square footage available on the Hill with the new addition to the historic Sir John A. Macdonald Building, which includes a multi-purpose room and
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 22, 2016
The new addition to the John A. Macdonald Building at 144 Wellington St. has been lauded by Canada’s architectural community with four awards, including the National Trust for Canada 2015 Cornerstone Award for Heritage Rehabilitation/Adaptive Use and the City of Ottawa 2015 Urban Design Award for Excellence of Urban Infill—Low Rise. Photograph courtesy of Double Space Photography

‘It’s a very small building, but it’s very rich,’ new Hill space opens with Sir John A. Macdonald Building addition

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 22, 2016
  • There’s some new square footage available on the Hill with the new addition to the historic Sir John A. Macdonald Building, which includes a multi-purpose room and

‘It’s a very small building, but it’s very rich,’ new Hill space opens with Sir John A. Macdonald Building addition

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 22, 2016
  • There’s some new square footage available on the Hill with the new addition to the historic Sir John A. Macdonald Building, which includes a multi-purpose room and
The new addition to the John A. Macdonald Building at 144 Wellington St. has been lauded by Canada’s architectural community with four awards, including the National Trust for Canada 2015 Cornerstone Award for Heritage Rehabilitation/Adaptive Use and the City of Ottawa 2015 Urban Design Award for Excellence of Urban Infill—Low Rise. Photograph courtesy of Double Space Photography

“What do you think of whipped votes in the House of Commons? Do they happen too often? When are they okay?”

  • Kate Purchase Liberal strategist “We made a strong commitment to Canadians that we would bring a new tone—and a new style—of government to Ottawa.
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 22, 2016

“What do you think of whipped votes in the House of Commons? Do they happen too often? When are they okay?”

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 22, 2016
  • Kate Purchase Liberal strategist “We made a strong commitment to Canadians that we would bring a new tone—and a new style—of government to Ottawa.

“What do you think of whipped votes in the House of Commons? Do they happen too often? When are they okay?”

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 22, 2016
  • Kate Purchase Liberal strategist “We made a strong commitment to Canadians that we would bring a new tone—and a new style—of government to Ottawa.

Liberals’ $2.4-million research bureau headed by Thalmann, Bosch

  • Now in government, the Liberals’ $2.4-million research bureau is now “fully functioning” with almost 30 staffers. Whether a party is in government or opposition,
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 22, 2016
Brett Thalmann and Kevin Bosch.

Liberals’ $2.4-million research bureau headed by Thalmann, Bosch

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 22, 2016
  • Now in government, the Liberals’ $2.4-million research bureau is now “fully functioning” with almost 30 staffers. Whether a party is in government or opposition,

Liberals’ $2.4-million research bureau headed by Thalmann, Bosch

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 22, 2016
  • Now in government, the Liberals’ $2.4-million research bureau is now “fully functioning” with almost 30 staffers. Whether a party is in government or opposition,
Brett Thalmann and Kevin Bosch.

Slate of veteran Hill reporters depart, take on new roles

  • Many Hill reporters are changing jobs or leaving the Parliamentary Press Gallery—many seizing the timing of a new government and some leaving as a result
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 15, 2016
Many veteran Hill reporters have announced they’re changing jobs or leaving the Parliamentary Press Gallery in recent weeks, and it remains to be seen what the absence of their experience and institutional knowledge will have on coverage of federal politics. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Slate of veteran Hill reporters depart, take on new roles

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 15, 2016
  • Many Hill reporters are changing jobs or leaving the Parliamentary Press Gallery—many seizing the timing of a new government and some leaving as a result

Slate of veteran Hill reporters depart, take on new roles

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 15, 2016
  • Many Hill reporters are changing jobs or leaving the Parliamentary Press Gallery—many seizing the timing of a new government and some leaving as a result
Many veteran Hill reporters have announced they’re changing jobs or leaving the Parliamentary Press Gallery in recent weeks, and it remains to be seen what the absence of their experience and institutional knowledge will have on coverage of federal politics. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Next generation: Annie Donolo, Dan Boudria join Trudeau Cabinet ministers’ offices

  • Finance Minister Bill Morneau has hired Annie Donolo, a former Queen’s Park staffer and daughter of veteran Liberal staffer and strategist Peter Donolo, to
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 15, 2016

Next generation: Annie Donolo, Dan Boudria join Trudeau Cabinet ministers’ offices

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 15, 2016
  • Finance Minister Bill Morneau has hired Annie Donolo, a former Queen’s Park staffer and daughter of veteran Liberal staffer and strategist Peter Donolo, to

Next generation: Annie Donolo, Dan Boudria join Trudeau Cabinet ministers’ offices

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 15, 2016
  • Finance Minister Bill Morneau has hired Annie Donolo, a former Queen’s Park staffer and daughter of veteran Liberal staffer and strategist Peter Donolo, to

‘Number of break weeks is obscene,’ MPs should re-evaluate use of time, says expert

  • Provincial holidays have affected the House’s patchy sitting schedule this year and, as MPs consider killing Friday sittings, one leading expert says there should be fewer
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 15, 2016

‘Number of break weeks is obscene,’ MPs should re-evaluate use of time, says expert

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 15, 2016
  • Provincial holidays have affected the House’s patchy sitting schedule this year and, as MPs consider killing Friday sittings, one leading expert says there should be fewer

‘Number of break weeks is obscene,’ MPs should re-evaluate use of time, says expert

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 15, 2016
  • Provincial holidays have affected the House’s patchy sitting schedule this year and, as MPs consider killing Friday sittings, one leading expert says there should be fewer

“Foreign Affairs Minister Stéphane Dion recently announced Canada is considering restoring diplomatic contact with Iran and lifted some sanctions. Was this the right move? Why or why not?”

  • Kate Purchase Liberal strategist “We are committed to re-engaging with Iran in a cautious, step-by-step manner. This does not mean that we agree with
Opinion | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 15, 2016

“Foreign Affairs Minister Stéphane Dion recently announced Canada is considering restoring diplomatic contact with Iran and lifted some sanctions. Was this the right move? Why or why not?”

Opinion | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 15, 2016
  • Kate Purchase Liberal strategist “We are committed to re-engaging with Iran in a cautious, step-by-step manner. This does not mean that we agree with

“Foreign Affairs Minister Stéphane Dion recently announced Canada is considering restoring diplomatic contact with Iran and lifted some sanctions. Was this the right move? Why or why not?”

Opinion | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 15, 2016
  • Kate Purchase Liberal strategist “We are committed to re-engaging with Iran in a cautious, step-by-step manner. This does not mean that we agree with

Ministers Hehr and Carr bulk up offices, hire policy directors

  • Natural Resources Minister Jim Carr has hired a policy director for his ministerial office, straight from the department of Natural Resources, while Veterans Affairs Minister
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 8, 2016

Ministers Hehr and Carr bulk up offices, hire policy directors

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 8, 2016
  • Natural Resources Minister Jim Carr has hired a policy director for his ministerial office, straight from the department of Natural Resources, while Veterans Affairs Minister

Ministers Hehr and Carr bulk up offices, hire policy directors

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 8, 2016
  • Natural Resources Minister Jim Carr has hired a policy director for his ministerial office, straight from the department of Natural Resources, while Veterans Affairs Minister

“What do you think about heckling in the House? Should there be some, just not the nasty sort?”

  • Kate Purchase Liberal strategist “When we were elected last fall, we made a commitment to Canadians to bring a new tone and style of
Opinion | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 8, 2016

“What do you think about heckling in the House? Should there be some, just not the nasty sort?”

Opinion | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 8, 2016
  • Kate Purchase Liberal strategist “When we were elected last fall, we made a commitment to Canadians to bring a new tone and style of

“What do you think about heckling in the House? Should there be some, just not the nasty sort?”

Opinion | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 8, 2016
  • Kate Purchase Liberal strategist “When we were elected last fall, we made a commitment to Canadians to bring a new tone and style of

Wellington Building to open in September, to include new Library of Parliament branch

  • It’s been taunting us for nearly six years. But the House will finally get possession of the $425.2-million newly-renovated Wellington Building at the beginning
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 8, 2016

Wellington Building to open in September, to include new Library of Parliament branch

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 8, 2016
  • It’s been taunting us for nearly six years. But the House will finally get possession of the $425.2-million newly-renovated Wellington Building at the beginning

Wellington Building to open in September, to include new Library of Parliament branch

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 8, 2016
  • It’s been taunting us for nearly six years. But the House will finally get possession of the $425.2-million newly-renovated Wellington Building at the beginning

Liberal MP Eyolfson brings his emergency-room experience to the House

  • With more than two decades of experience working on the trauma front lines as an emergency-room physician in Winnipeg, rookie Liberal MP Doug Eyolfson says he’s
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 8, 2016

Liberal MP Eyolfson brings his emergency-room experience to the House

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 8, 2016
  • With more than two decades of experience working on the trauma front lines as an emergency-room physician in Winnipeg, rookie Liberal MP Doug Eyolfson says he’s

Liberal MP Eyolfson brings his emergency-room experience to the House

Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 8, 2016
  • With more than two decades of experience working on the trauma front lines as an emergency-room physician in Winnipeg, rookie Liberal MP Doug Eyolfson says he’s

Readers will determine success of Postmedia newsroom merger, says outgoing Citizen editor

  • The latest round of cuts by Postmedia News will mean a single newsroom will produce both major dailies in Ottawa, as is the case
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 1, 2016

Readers will determine success of Postmedia newsroom merger, says outgoing Citizen editor

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 1, 2016
  • The latest round of cuts by Postmedia News will mean a single newsroom will produce both major dailies in Ottawa, as is the case

Readers will determine success of Postmedia newsroom merger, says outgoing Citizen editor

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 1, 2016
  • The latest round of cuts by Postmedia News will mean a single newsroom will produce both major dailies in Ottawa, as is the case

Sajjan hires former Vancouver police partner

  • National Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan has hired his former partner at the Vancouver Police Department, recruiting officer Kevin Torvik, to work as a policy
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 1, 2016

Sajjan hires former Vancouver police partner

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 1, 2016
  • National Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan has hired his former partner at the Vancouver Police Department, recruiting officer Kevin Torvik, to work as a policy

Sajjan hires former Vancouver police partner

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 1, 2016
  • National Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan has hired his former partner at the Vancouver Police Department, recruiting officer Kevin Torvik, to work as a policy

“The dollar continues to dip. Should Canadians be concerned?”

  • Kate Purchase Liberal strategist “Our government is closely monitoring the strength of the Canadian dollar, which has been affected by the recent downturn in
Opinion | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 1, 2016

“The dollar continues to dip. Should Canadians be concerned?”

Opinion | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 1, 2016
  • Kate Purchase Liberal strategist “Our government is closely monitoring the strength of the Canadian dollar, which has been affected by the recent downturn in

“The dollar continues to dip. Should Canadians be concerned?”

Opinion | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 1, 2016
  • Kate Purchase Liberal strategist “Our government is closely monitoring the strength of the Canadian dollar, which has been affected by the recent downturn in

Meet Liberal PMO’s de facto No. 2: Jeremy Broadhurst

  • PARLIAMENT HILL—In the Prime Minister’s Office, the two top dogs are chief of staff Katie Telford and principal secretary Gerald Butts. Jeremy Broadhurst is the
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 25, 2016
PMO deputy chief of staff and deputy principal secretary Jeremy Broadhurst helped modernize the Liberal Party and was a key architect in the party's majority government win during the last election. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Meet Liberal PMO’s de facto No. 2: Jeremy Broadhurst

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 25, 2016
  • PARLIAMENT HILL—In the Prime Minister’s Office, the two top dogs are chief of staff Katie Telford and principal secretary Gerald Butts. Jeremy Broadhurst is the

Meet Liberal PMO’s de facto No. 2: Jeremy Broadhurst

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 25, 2016
  • PARLIAMENT HILL—In the Prime Minister’s Office, the two top dogs are chief of staff Katie Telford and principal secretary Gerald Butts. Jeremy Broadhurst is the
PMO deputy chief of staff and deputy principal secretary Jeremy Broadhurst helped modernize the Liberal Party and was a key architect in the party's majority government win during the last election. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Liberal Cabinet, PMO continue to staff up as Parliament returns

  • Infrastructure Minister Amarjeet Sohi recently hired a press secretary to soon join his ministerial office, scooping up Brook Simpson from Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson’s office, as
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 25, 2016

Liberal Cabinet, PMO continue to staff up as Parliament returns

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 25, 2016
  • Infrastructure Minister Amarjeet Sohi recently hired a press secretary to soon join his ministerial office, scooping up Brook Simpson from Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson’s office, as

Liberal Cabinet, PMO continue to staff up as Parliament returns

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 25, 2016
  • Infrastructure Minister Amarjeet Sohi recently hired a press secretary to soon join his ministerial office, scooping up Brook Simpson from Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson’s office, as

Barber briefs Liberals on how to implement ambitious government agenda

  • Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government has an ambitious agenda ahead, but it got a run-down from world-renowned management consultancy expert Sir Michael Barber on
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 25, 2016

Barber briefs Liberals on how to implement ambitious government agenda

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 25, 2016
  • Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government has an ambitious agenda ahead, but it got a run-down from world-renowned management consultancy expert Sir Michael Barber on

Barber briefs Liberals on how to implement ambitious government agenda

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 25, 2016
  • Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government has an ambitious agenda ahead, but it got a run-down from world-renowned management consultancy expert Sir Michael Barber on

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