The Hill & The PMO
- The minister’s 14-member team includes deputy chief of staff and policy director Sherry Smith, litigation director Vince Haraldsen, and operations director Danielle Boyle.
FeatureBY | September 10, 2025
FeatureBY | September 10, 2025
- The minister’s 14-member team includes deputy chief of staff and policy director Sherry Smith, litigation director Vince Haraldsen, and operations director Danielle Boyle.
FeatureBY | September 10, 2025
- The minister’s 14-member team includes deputy chief of staff and policy director Sherry Smith, litigation director Vince Haraldsen, and operations director Danielle Boyle.
- Mary-Rose Brown is chief of staff to Secretary of State Stephen Fuhr, while Jean-Sébastien Bock is running Secretary of State Nathalie Provost's shop.
FeatureBY | September 8, 2025
FeatureBY | September 8, 2025
- Mary-Rose Brown is chief of staff to Secretary of State Stephen Fuhr, while Jean-Sébastien Bock is running Secretary of State Nathalie Provost's shop.
FeatureBY | September 8, 2025
- Mary-Rose Brown is chief of staff to Secretary of State Stephen Fuhr, while Jean-Sébastien Bock is running Secretary of State Nathalie Provost's shop.
- The team includes Morgan McCullough as director of operations and aquaculture, policy adviser Jackson Coles, and director of communications Emily Heffernan.
FeatureBY | September 3, 2025
FeatureBY | September 3, 2025
- The team includes Morgan McCullough as director of operations and aquaculture, policy adviser Jackson Coles, and director of communications Emily Heffernan.
FeatureBY | September 3, 2025
- The team includes Morgan McCullough as director of operations and aquaculture, policy adviser Jackson Coles, and director of communications Emily Heffernan.
- Conservative vice-chair Michael Cooper says he thinks the Longest Ballot Committee's efforts may also need to be explored by the House Affairs Committee.
- Conservative vice-chair Michael Cooper says he thinks the Longest Ballot Committee's efforts may also need to be explored by the House Affairs Committee.
- Conservative vice-chair Michael Cooper says he thinks the Longest Ballot Committee's efforts may also need to be explored by the House Affairs Committee.
- Sebastian Clarke is director of policy to Minister Hajdu, supported by deputy directors Crystina Dundas and Ellen Galupo.
FeatureBY | September 1, 2025
FeatureBY | September 1, 2025
- Sebastian Clarke is director of policy to Minister Hajdu, supported by deputy directors Crystina Dundas and Ellen Galupo.
FeatureBY | September 1, 2025
- Sebastian Clarke is director of policy to Minister Hajdu, supported by deputy directors Crystina Dundas and Ellen Galupo.
- Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs' Heidi Cook says the Carney government backing Manitoba’s Port of Churchill as a national-interest project was a ‘surprise to a
- Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs' Heidi Cook says the Carney government backing Manitoba’s Port of Churchill as a national-interest project was a ‘surprise to a
- Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs' Heidi Cook says the Carney government backing Manitoba’s Port of Churchill as a national-interest project was a ‘surprise to a
- Matthieu Perrotin will be joining the team as director of issues management and deputy director of communications as of Sept. 3.
- Matthieu Perrotin will be joining the team as director of issues management and deputy director of communications as of Sept. 3.
- Matthieu Perrotin will be joining the team as director of issues management and deputy director of communications as of Sept. 3.
- Dan Lussier is back in the political trenches as director of policy to the minister, supported by deputy director Tania Amghar.
FeatureBY | August 25, 2025
FeatureBY | August 25, 2025
- Dan Lussier is back in the political trenches as director of policy to the minister, supported by deputy director Tania Amghar.
FeatureBY | August 25, 2025
- Dan Lussier is back in the political trenches as director of policy to the minister, supported by deputy director Tania Amghar.
- The minister now has a 17-member staff contingent, which includes Carolyn Svonkin as director of communications and Bryn de Chastelain as director of operations.
FeatureBY | August 20, 2025
FeatureBY | August 20, 2025
- The minister now has a 17-member staff contingent, which includes Carolyn Svonkin as director of communications and Bryn de Chastelain as director of operations.
FeatureBY | August 20, 2025
- The minister now has a 17-member staff contingent, which includes Carolyn Svonkin as director of communications and Bryn de Chastelain as director of operations.
- Every bill should get separate, substantive, and sequential review because our lawmaking process is profoundly important to our democracy.
- Every bill should get separate, substantive, and sequential review because our lawmaking process is profoundly important to our democracy.
- Every bill should get separate, substantive, and sequential review because our lawmaking process is profoundly important to our democracy.
- Hill visitors have been able to buy a taste of the Senate of Canada’s honey since May.
- Hill visitors have been able to buy a taste of the Senate of Canada’s honey since May.
- Hill visitors have been able to buy a taste of the Senate of Canada’s honey since May.
- The team so far includes director of Indigenous relations Kristen Moar, director of operations Chantal Tshimanga, and director of communications Jérémy Collard.
FeatureBY | August 18, 2025
FeatureBY | August 18, 2025
- The team so far includes director of Indigenous relations Kristen Moar, director of operations Chantal Tshimanga, and director of communications Jérémy Collard.
FeatureBY | August 18, 2025
- The team so far includes director of Indigenous relations Kristen Moar, director of operations Chantal Tshimanga, and director of communications Jérémy Collard.
- MONDAY, AUG. 18 Byelection in Battle River–Crowfoot—Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is running in the byelection in Battle River–Crowfoot, Alta., which is happening today. Former
- MONDAY, AUG. 18 Byelection in Battle River–Crowfoot—Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is running in the byelection in Battle River–Crowfoot, Alta., which is happening today. Former
- MONDAY, AUG. 18 Byelection in Battle River–Crowfoot—Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is running in the byelection in Battle River–Crowfoot, Alta., which is happening today. Former
- The group is an effective and cost-effective form of diplomacy, and the MP vacancy should be filled as soon as possible. Parliament and government
- The group is an effective and cost-effective form of diplomacy, and the MP vacancy should be filled as soon as possible. Parliament and government
- The group is an effective and cost-effective form of diplomacy, and the MP vacancy should be filled as soon as possible. Parliament and government
- Mary-Liz Power is director of policy to Housing Minister Gregor Robertson, while Reeha Korpal leads work related to the minister's Pacific Economic Development Canada
FeatureBY | August 13, 2025
FeatureBY | August 13, 2025
- Mary-Liz Power is director of policy to Housing Minister Gregor Robertson, while Reeha Korpal leads work related to the minister's Pacific Economic Development Canada
FeatureBY | August 13, 2025
- Mary-Liz Power is director of policy to Housing Minister Gregor Robertson, while Reeha Korpal leads work related to the minister's Pacific Economic Development Canada
- Morgan MacDougall-Milne continues as director of litigation to the federal justice minister, while Keiran Gibbs has returned to the file as director of policy.
FeatureBY | August 11, 2025
FeatureBY | August 11, 2025
- Morgan MacDougall-Milne continues as director of litigation to the federal justice minister, while Keiran Gibbs has returned to the file as director of policy.
FeatureBY | August 11, 2025
- Morgan MacDougall-Milne continues as director of litigation to the federal justice minister, while Keiran Gibbs has returned to the file as director of policy.
- MONDAY, AUG. 11 Pints and Politics with Minister Olszewski—Emergency Management Minister Eleanor Olszewski hosts a “Pints and Politics” event. Monday, Aug. 11, at 5
- MONDAY, AUG. 11 Pints and Politics with Minister Olszewski—Emergency Management Minister Eleanor Olszewski hosts a “Pints and Politics” event. Monday, Aug. 11, at 5
- MONDAY, AUG. 11 Pints and Politics with Minister Olszewski—Emergency Management Minister Eleanor Olszewski hosts a “Pints and Politics” event. Monday, Aug. 11, at 5
- Elizabeth Cheesbrough has been named deputy chief of staff and director of policy to the minister, while Lisa Cheskes reprises her role as director
FeatureBY | August 4, 2025
FeatureBY | August 4, 2025
- Elizabeth Cheesbrough has been named deputy chief of staff and director of policy to the minister, while Lisa Cheskes reprises her role as director
FeatureBY | August 4, 2025
- Elizabeth Cheesbrough has been named deputy chief of staff and director of policy to the minister, while Lisa Cheskes reprises her role as director
- TUESDAY, AUG. 5 Lecture on Green Hydrogen and the Clean Energy Transition—The Balsillie School for International Affairs hosts a hybrid lecture on “Green Hydrogen:
- TUESDAY, AUG. 5 Lecture on Green Hydrogen and the Clean Energy Transition—The Balsillie School for International Affairs hosts a hybrid lecture on “Green Hydrogen:
- TUESDAY, AUG. 5 Lecture on Green Hydrogen and the Clean Energy Transition—The Balsillie School for International Affairs hosts a hybrid lecture on “Green Hydrogen:
- The International Association of Conference Interpreters Canada wants to see PSPC’s proposed changes put ‘on ice until we have an opportunity to talk and
- The International Association of Conference Interpreters Canada wants to see PSPC’s proposed changes put ‘on ice until we have an opportunity to talk and
- The International Association of Conference Interpreters Canada wants to see PSPC’s proposed changes put ‘on ice until we have an opportunity to talk and
- For one, Sandenga Yeba has been named deputy chief of staff and director of policy to the first-time minister.
FeatureBY | July 28, 2025
FeatureBY | July 28, 2025
- For one, Sandenga Yeba has been named deputy chief of staff and director of policy to the first-time minister.
FeatureBY | July 28, 2025
- For one, Sandenga Yeba has been named deputy chief of staff and director of policy to the first-time minister.
- Alex Marland has a new book coming out in October, No I In Team: Party Loyalty in Canadian Politics, published by the University of
FeatureBY | July 28, 2025
FeatureBY | July 28, 2025
- Alex Marland has a new book coming out in October, No I In Team: Party Loyalty in Canadian Politics, published by the University of
FeatureBY | July 28, 2025
- Alex Marland has a new book coming out in October, No I In Team: Party Loyalty in Canadian Politics, published by the University of
- MONDAY, JULY 28 Webinar: ‘Continuing the Fight for Pharmacare’—The Canadian Health Coalition hosts a webinar, “Continuing the fight for pharmacare, breaking the grip of
- MONDAY, JULY 28 Webinar: ‘Continuing the Fight for Pharmacare’—The Canadian Health Coalition hosts a webinar, “Continuing the fight for pharmacare, breaking the grip of
- MONDAY, JULY 28 Webinar: ‘Continuing the Fight for Pharmacare’—The Canadian Health Coalition hosts a webinar, “Continuing the fight for pharmacare, breaking the grip of
- A slate of former cabinet chiefs of staff are now filling senior roles in Mark Carney’s office, including deputy directors of policy Shaili Patel
FeatureBY | July 23, 2025
FeatureBY | July 23, 2025
- A slate of former cabinet chiefs of staff are now filling senior roles in Mark Carney’s office, including deputy directors of policy Shaili Patel
FeatureBY | July 23, 2025
- A slate of former cabinet chiefs of staff are now filling senior roles in Mark Carney’s office, including deputy directors of policy Shaili Patel
- Plus, Kieran Steede has been named director of operations and international affairs, and former PMO spokesperson Jenna Ghassabeh is communications director.
FeatureBY | July 21, 2025
FeatureBY | July 21, 2025
- Plus, Kieran Steede has been named director of operations and international affairs, and former PMO spokesperson Jenna Ghassabeh is communications director.
FeatureBY | July 21, 2025
- Plus, Kieran Steede has been named director of operations and international affairs, and former PMO spokesperson Jenna Ghassabeh is communications director.
- MONDAY, JULY 21 Webinar: ‘Canada-Kazakhstan Relations‘—The Embassy of Kazakhstan and the Institute for Peace and Diplomacy host a webinar, “Canada-Kazakhstan Relations: Seizing New Opportunities
- MONDAY, JULY 21 Webinar: ‘Canada-Kazakhstan Relations‘—The Embassy of Kazakhstan and the Institute for Peace and Diplomacy host a webinar, “Canada-Kazakhstan Relations: Seizing New Opportunities
- MONDAY, JULY 21 Webinar: ‘Canada-Kazakhstan Relations‘—The Embassy of Kazakhstan and the Institute for Peace and Diplomacy host a webinar, “Canada-Kazakhstan Relations: Seizing New Opportunities
- One expert says there is ‘no way’ for the prime minister ‘to not be in conflict,’ emphasizing that the path ahead is being transparent
- One expert says there is ‘no way’ for the prime minister ‘to not be in conflict,’ emphasizing that the path ahead is being transparent
- One expert says there is ‘no way’ for the prime minister ‘to not be in conflict,’ emphasizing that the path ahead is being transparent
- MONDAY, DEC. 16 House Sitting—The House is sitting every weekday until Dec. 17, and is scheduled to adjourn on that day for the Christmas
- MONDAY, DEC. 16 House Sitting—The House is sitting every weekday until Dec. 17, and is scheduled to adjourn on that day for the Christmas
- MONDAY, DEC. 16 House Sitting—The House is sitting every weekday until Dec. 17, and is scheduled to adjourn on that day for the Christmas
- Wyatt Westover is now press secretary to the employment minister, and Samantha Jerome was recently hired as a digital communications adviser.
FeatureBY | December 11, 2024
FeatureBY | December 11, 2024
- Wyatt Westover is now press secretary to the employment minister, and Samantha Jerome was recently hired as a digital communications adviser.
FeatureBY | December 11, 2024
- Wyatt Westover is now press secretary to the employment minister, and Samantha Jerome was recently hired as a digital communications adviser.
- Plus, the Queen's Gates are getting a facelift, Marie-Danielle Smith and Murad Hemmadi get mugged, and Philip Ling leaves as Mike Blanchfield returns.
FeatureBY | December 11, 2024
FeatureBY | December 11, 2024
- Plus, the Queen's Gates are getting a facelift, Marie-Danielle Smith and Murad Hemmadi get mugged, and Philip Ling leaves as Mike Blanchfield returns.
FeatureBY | December 11, 2024
- Plus, the Queen's Gates are getting a facelift, Marie-Danielle Smith and Murad Hemmadi get mugged, and Philip Ling leaves as Mike Blanchfield returns.
- ‘Jews Say No to Genocide’ protest organizer Rachel Small says disruption was a ‘last resort' after a year of outreach.
- ‘Jews Say No to Genocide’ protest organizer Rachel Small says disruption was a ‘last resort' after a year of outreach.
- ‘Jews Say No to Genocide’ protest organizer Rachel Small says disruption was a ‘last resort' after a year of outreach.
- The Wellington Building was evacuated during the lunch hour on Dec. 10, with police blocking off nearby streets.
- The Wellington Building was evacuated during the lunch hour on Dec. 10, with police blocking off nearby streets.
- The Wellington Building was evacuated during the lunch hour on Dec. 10, with police blocking off nearby streets.
- Members of Parliament from across the country will be getting new phones, printers, computers, and network connection devices for their riding offices post-election.
- Members of Parliament from across the country will be getting new phones, printers, computers, and network connection devices for their riding offices post-election.
- Members of Parliament from across the country will be getting new phones, printers, computers, and network connection devices for their riding offices post-election.
- With Chelsea Kusnick’s exit, FedDev Ontario Minister Filomena Tassi has promoted a new director of communications.
FeatureBY | December 9, 2024
FeatureBY | December 9, 2024
- With Chelsea Kusnick’s exit, FedDev Ontario Minister Filomena Tassi has promoted a new director of communications.
FeatureBY | December 9, 2024
- With Chelsea Kusnick’s exit, FedDev Ontario Minister Filomena Tassi has promoted a new director of communications.
- MONDAY, DEC. 9 House Sitting—The House is sitting every weekday until Dec. 17 and is scheduled to adjourn on that day for the Christmas
- MONDAY, DEC. 9 House Sitting—The House is sitting every weekday until Dec. 17 and is scheduled to adjourn on that day for the Christmas
- MONDAY, DEC. 9 House Sitting—The House is sitting every weekday until Dec. 17 and is scheduled to adjourn on that day for the Christmas
- Plus, Michelle Rempel Garner runs from CBC reporter, and Canadian representatives make their case to American news networks on tariffs.
FeatureBY | December 9, 2024
FeatureBY | December 9, 2024
- Plus, Michelle Rempel Garner runs from CBC reporter, and Canadian representatives make their case to American news networks on tariffs.
FeatureBY | December 9, 2024
- Plus, Michelle Rempel Garner runs from CBC reporter, and Canadian representatives make their case to American news networks on tariffs.
- The government could table its fall economic statement and public accounts at any time, but it's a ‘convenient opportunity’ to blame opposition parties for
- The government could table its fall economic statement and public accounts at any time, but it's a ‘convenient opportunity’ to blame opposition parties for
- The government could table its fall economic statement and public accounts at any time, but it's a ‘convenient opportunity’ to blame opposition parties for
