Political staff Archives

Policy team shake-up in Innovation Minister Champagne’s shop

Along with changes to his policy team, Minister François-Philippe Champagne has a new regional affairs adviser for the West and North.

New press secretaries for ministers Rodriguez, Duclos

For one, Guillaume Bertrand has once again left Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland’s office to work for Minister Jean-Yves Duclos.

Minister Virani bids farewell to aides, Minister Hajdu tweaks office roster

Recent changes in Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu’s office include Jack Welsh’s hiring as a policy adviser for litigation.

Staff shakeup in Energy and Resources Minister Wilkinson’s shop

Along with a new addition, Kyle Harrietha’s promotion to chief of staff in late March led to a couple of other director-level promotions in the minister’s office.

O’Regan names acting comms head, hires new issues manager

Jane Deeks has left Labour and Seniors Minister Seamus O’Regan’s shop to join Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s office as director of digital communications.

Jim Peterson: a curious mind who nurtured the best in Parliament, people, and public policy

Jim Peterson, former longtime Toronto Liberal MP and cabinet minister, died on May 10 at the age of 82, but he left a positive legacy behind.

Comms staff on the move: new press secretaries for Champagne, Sudds

Plus, Audrey Champoux has taken over as communications director to Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne following Laurie Bouchard’s return to the PMO.