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FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 17, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, Energy and Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson, and Small Business Minister Rechie Valdez have fresh faces in their respective offices. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 17, 2024
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 17, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, Energy and Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson, and Small Business Minister Rechie Valdez have fresh faces in their respective offices. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 15, 2024
Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, left, and Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly have both seen ministerial staff exits and additions in recent weeks. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 15, 2024
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 15, 2024
Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, left, and Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly have both seen ministerial staff exits and additions in recent weeks. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 10, 2024
There are recent director-level changes in the offices of both Women, Gender Equality, and Youth Minister Marci Ien, left, and Veterans Affairs Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 10, 2024
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 10, 2024
There are recent director-level changes in the offices of both Women, Gender Equality, and Youth Minister Marci Ien, left, and Veterans Affairs Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 8, 2024
Conservative House Leader Andrew Scheer, left, and Conservative Whip Kerry-Lynne Findlay have both held their respective roles since September 2022. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade and photograph courtesy of X
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 8, 2024
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 8, 2024
Conservative House Leader Andrew Scheer, left, and Conservative Whip Kerry-Lynne Findlay have both held their respective roles since September 2022. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade and photograph courtesy of X
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 3, 2024
Innovation, Science, and Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne, left; Northern Affairs Minister Dan Vandal; and Public Safety, Democratic Institutions, and Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc have all recently welcomed new staff to their teams. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 3, 2024
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 3, 2024
Innovation, Science, and Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne, left; Northern Affairs Minister Dan Vandal; and Public Safety, Democratic Institutions, and Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc have all recently welcomed new staff to their teams. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 1, 2024
Then-employment minister Carla Qualtrough, who is now responsible for the sports file, announces funding for skilled trades apprenticeship programs at the LiUNA Local 527 training centre in November 2022. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 1, 2024
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 1, 2024
Then-employment minister Carla Qualtrough, who is now responsible for the sports file, announces funding for skilled trades apprenticeship programs at the LiUNA Local 527 training centre in November 2022. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 1, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau leaves a Liberal caucus meeting in West Block on March 20 followed by PMO press secretary Mohammad Hussain. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 1, 2024
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 1, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau leaves a Liberal caucus meeting in West Block on March 20 followed by PMO press secretary Mohammad Hussain. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 25, 2024
There are recent hires, departures, and promotions to report in the offices of Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu, left, and Environment and Climate Change Minister Steven Guilbeault. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 25, 2024
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 25, 2024
There are recent hires, departures, and promotions to report in the offices of Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu, left, and Environment and Climate Change Minister Steven Guilbeault. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 21, 2024
International Development Minister Ahmed Hussen, left, recently scooped up International Trade Minister Mary Ng's press secretary to serve as his new communications director. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 21, 2024
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 21, 2024
International Development Minister Ahmed Hussen, left, recently scooped up International Trade Minister Mary Ng's press secretary to serve as his new communications director. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 18, 2024
Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly speaks with reporters about the government's decision to pull Canadian diplomats out of India in a press conference on Oct. 19, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 18, 2024
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 18, 2024
Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly speaks with reporters about the government's decision to pull Canadian diplomats out of India in a press conference on Oct. 19, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 13, 2024
Transport Minister and Quebec Lieutenant Pablo Rodriguez speaks with reporters on his way into a cabinet meeting in the West Block on Feb. 13. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 13, 2024
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 13, 2024
Transport Minister and Quebec Lieutenant Pablo Rodriguez speaks with reporters on his way into a cabinet meeting in the West Block on Feb. 13. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 11, 2024
The Centre Block building on Parliament Hill on Feb. 5. Hill Climbers catches up with a bevy of former staffers for whom this used to be a regular sight. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 11, 2024
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 11, 2024
The Centre Block building on Parliament Hill on Feb. 5. Hill Climbers catches up with a bevy of former staffers for whom this used to be a regular sight. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 7, 2024
Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Gary Anandasangaree, left, and Employment, Workforce Development, and Official Languages Minister Randy Boissonnault have both made recent changes to their ministerial staff teams. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 7, 2024
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 7, 2024
Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Gary Anandasangaree, left, and Employment, Workforce Development, and Official Languages Minister Randy Boissonnault have both made recent changes to their ministerial staff teams. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 4, 2024
Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson, pictured at a press conference on Dec. 7, 2023, will soon have a new chief of staff running his office. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 4, 2024
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 4, 2024
Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson, pictured at a press conference on Dec. 7, 2023, will soon have a new chief of staff running his office. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 29, 2024
Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge speaks with reporters before a Liberal cabinet meeting in the West Block on Feb. 13. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 29, 2024
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 29, 2024
Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge speaks with reporters before a Liberal cabinet meeting in the West Block on Feb. 13. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 26, 2024
Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay, left, Fisheries and Oceans Minister Diane Lebouthillier, and Government House Leader Steven MacKinnon. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Sam Garcia
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 26, 2024
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 26, 2024
Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay, left, Fisheries and Oceans Minister Diane Lebouthillier, and Government House Leader Steven MacKinnon. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Sam Garcia
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 22, 2024
International Development Minister Ahmed Hussen speaks with reporters in the House of Commons foyer in the West Block on Feb. 15. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 22, 2024
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 22, 2024
International Development Minister Ahmed Hussen speaks with reporters in the House of Commons foyer in the West Block on Feb. 15. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 19, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks with reporters on his way into a Liberal caucus meeting in the West Block on Feb. 14, followed by now-lead press secretary Mohammad Hussain. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 19, 2024
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 19, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks with reporters on his way into a Liberal caucus meeting in the West Block on Feb. 14, followed by now-lead press secretary Mohammad Hussain. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 15, 2024
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario Minister Filomena Tassi speaks with reporters about the introduction of Bill C-50 in the West Block on June 15, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 15, 2024
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 15, 2024
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario Minister Filomena Tassi speaks with reporters about the introduction of Bill C-50 in the West Block on June 15, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 12, 2024
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Minister Marc Miller speaks with reporters in the foyer outside the House of Commons Chamber in the West Block on Jan. 31. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 12, 2024
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 12, 2024
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Minister Marc Miller speaks with reporters in the foyer outside the House of Commons Chamber in the West Block on Jan. 31. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 8, 2024
Diversity, Inclusion, and Persons with Disabilities Minister Kamal Khera announces $3-million for 'Building Community Resilience,' described as a call to action under the Heritage Department's multiculturalism and anti-racism program, in the West Block on Jan. 30. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 8, 2024
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 8, 2024
Diversity, Inclusion, and Persons with Disabilities Minister Kamal Khera announces $3-million for 'Building Community Resilience,' described as a call to action under the Heritage Department's multiculturalism and anti-racism program, in the West Block on Jan. 30. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 5, 2024
Treasury Board President Anita Anand, left, and Health Minister Mark Holland both have some fresh faces in their ministerial offices. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 5, 2024
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 5, 2024
Treasury Board President Anita Anand, left, and Health Minister Mark Holland both have some fresh faces in their ministerial offices. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 31, 2024
Citizens' Services Minister Terry Beech, left, Veterans Affairs Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor, and Rural Economic Development Minister Gudie Hutchings have all recently hired new press secretaries. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 31, 2024
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 31, 2024
Citizens' Services Minister Terry Beech, left, Veterans Affairs Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor, and Rural Economic Development Minister Gudie Hutchings have all recently hired new press secretaries. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 29, 2024
Transport Minister and Quebec Lieutenant Pablo Rodriguez speaks with reporters ahead of a Liberal caucus meeting in the West Block on Dec. 13, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 29, 2024
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 29, 2024
Transport Minister and Quebec Lieutenant Pablo Rodriguez speaks with reporters ahead of a Liberal caucus meeting in the West Block on Dec. 13, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 25, 2024
International Trade Minister Mary Ng, left, and Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne have new hires in their respective offices. The Hill Times photographs by Sam Garcia and Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 25, 2024
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 25, 2024
International Trade Minister Mary Ng, left, and Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne have new hires in their respective offices. The Hill Times photographs by Sam Garcia and Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 22, 2024
Mental Health and Addictions Minister Ya'ara Saks, left, and Public Services and Procurement Minister Jean-Yves Duclos have both added to their ministerial teams since Hill Climbers' last update. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 22, 2024
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 22, 2024
Mental Health and Addictions Minister Ya'ara Saks, left, and Public Services and Procurement Minister Jean-Yves Duclos have both added to their ministerial teams since Hill Climbers' last update. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 22, 2024
Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland speaks with reporters in the interim National Press Theatre in the Wellington Building on Dec. 12, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 22, 2024
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 22, 2024
Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland speaks with reporters in the interim National Press Theatre in the Wellington Building on Dec. 12, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 15, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau leaves the House of Commons in the West Block after Question Period on Dec. 13, 2023, followed by PMO press secretary Mohammad Hussain. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 15, 2024
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 15, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau leaves the House of Commons in the West Block after Question Period on Dec. 13, 2023, followed by PMO press secretary Mohammad Hussain. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 10, 2024
Natural Resources and Energy Minister Jonathan Wilkinson, left, has a new policy director on his team following Randi Anderson's exit to step in as acting chief of staff to Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 10, 2024
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 10, 2024
Natural Resources and Energy Minister Jonathan Wilkinson, left, has a new policy director on his team following Randi Anderson's exit to step in as acting chief of staff to Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 8, 2024
Fisheries and Oceans Minister Diane Lebouthillier speaks with reporters in the House of Commons foyer in the West Block in September 2022. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 8, 2024
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 8, 2024
Fisheries and Oceans Minister Diane Lebouthillier speaks with reporters in the House of Commons foyer in the West Block in September 2022. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 4, 2024
Transport Minister Pablo Rodriguez speaks with reporters before a Liberal caucus meeting in the West Block on Dec. 13, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 4, 2024
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 4, 2024
Transport Minister Pablo Rodriguez speaks with reporters before a Liberal caucus meeting in the West Block on Dec. 13, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 1, 2024
Now-Sport Minister Carla Qualtrough announces funding for skilled trades apprenticeship programs at the LIUNA Local 527 Training Centre in Nepean, Ont., on Nov. 17, 2022. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 1, 2024
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 1, 2024
Now-Sport Minister Carla Qualtrough announces funding for skilled trades apprenticeship programs at the LIUNA Local 527 Training Centre in Nepean, Ont., on Nov. 17, 2022. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 28, 2023
Northern Affairs Minister Dan Vandal speaks with reporters after a Liberal caucus meeting in the West Block on Oct. 4, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 28, 2023
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 28, 2023
Northern Affairs Minister Dan Vandal speaks with reporters after a Liberal caucus meeting in the West Block on Oct. 4, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 26, 2023
Federal Economic Development for Southern Ontario Minister Filomena Tassi speaks with reporters about the introduction of Bill C-50 in the House of Commons foyer on June 15, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 26, 2023
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 26, 2023
Federal Economic Development for Southern Ontario Minister Filomena Tassi speaks with reporters about the introduction of Bill C-50 in the House of Commons foyer on June 15, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 21, 2023
Citizens' Services Minister Terry Beech speaks with reporters before a cabinet meeting in the West Block on Sept. 26, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 21, 2023
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 21, 2023
Citizens' Services Minister Terry Beech speaks with reporters before a cabinet meeting in the West Block on Sept. 26, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 20, 2023
Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly speaks with reporters before a cabinet meeting in the West Block on Dec. 5. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 20, 2023
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 20, 2023
Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly speaks with reporters before a cabinet meeting in the West Block on Dec. 5. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 18, 2023
Now-International Development Minister Ahmed Hussen speaks at a Black History Month reception at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa on Feb. 8, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 18, 2023
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 18, 2023
Now-International Development Minister Ahmed Hussen speaks at a Black History Month reception at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa on Feb. 8, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia