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FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 2, 2025
House of Commons
Among the hundreds of Canadians vying for a seat in the House of Commons this election are at least 16 former federal staffers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 2, 2025
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 2, 2025
House of Commons
Among the hundreds of Canadians vying for a seat in the House of Commons this election are at least 16 former federal staffers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 26, 2025
Elections Canada signs outside a polling station during the October 2019 federal election. Photograph courtesy of Flickr/Can Pac Swire
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 26, 2025
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 26, 2025
Elections Canada signs outside a polling station during the October 2019 federal election. Photograph courtesy of Flickr/Can Pac Swire
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 24, 2025
Centre Block
The Centre Block building on Parliament Hill. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 24, 2025
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 24, 2025
Centre Block
The Centre Block building on Parliament Hill. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 19, 2025
Newly elected party leader Mark Carney arrives for the Liberal Party caucus meeting in West Block on March 10, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Now-Prime Minister Mark Carney, right, arrives for his first caucus meeting as Liberal leader in the West Block on March 10 alongside press secretary Audrey Champoux. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 19, 2025
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 19, 2025
Newly elected party leader Mark Carney arrives for the Liberal Party caucus meeting in West Block on March 10, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Now-Prime Minister Mark Carney, right, arrives for his first caucus meeting as Liberal leader in the West Block on March 10 alongside press secretary Audrey Champoux. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 17, 2025
An entrance to 80 Wellington St., the home of the Prime Minister's Office. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 17, 2025
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 17, 2025
An entrance to 80 Wellington St., the home of the Prime Minister's Office. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 12, 2025
Lawrence MacAulay, left, Marci Ien, and Jenna Sudds
Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay, left, Women and Gender Equality Minister Marci Ien, and Families Minister Jenna Sudds recently made changes to their respective staff lineups. The Hill Times photographs by Sam Garcia and Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 12, 2025
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 12, 2025
Lawrence MacAulay, left, Marci Ien, and Jenna Sudds
Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay, left, Women and Gender Equality Minister Marci Ien, and Families Minister Jenna Sudds recently made changes to their respective staff lineups. The Hill Times photographs by Sam Garcia and Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 10, 2025
Joanne Thompson and Harjit Sajjan
Seniors Minister Joanne Thompson, left, has gathered a seven-member team, and Emergency Preparedness Minister Harjit Sajjan recently promoted policy staff in his office. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 10, 2025
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 10, 2025
Joanne Thompson and Harjit Sajjan
Seniors Minister Joanne Thompson, left, has gathered a seven-member team, and Emergency Preparedness Minister Harjit Sajjan recently promoted policy staff in his office. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 5, 2025
Steven MacKinnon
Employment, Workforce Development, and Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon's new team include deputy chief of staff and policy director Noémie Fiset-Tremblay (unpictured). The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 5, 2025
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 5, 2025
Steven MacKinnon
Employment, Workforce Development, and Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon's new team include deputy chief of staff and policy director Noémie Fiset-Tremblay (unpictured). The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 3, 2025
Ginette Petitpas Taylor
Ginette Petitpas Taylor was sworn in as Treasury Board president on Dec. 20, 2024. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 3, 2025
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 3, 2025
Ginette Petitpas Taylor
Ginette Petitpas Taylor was sworn in as Treasury Board president on Dec. 20, 2024. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 26, 2025
Mélanie Joly, right, David McGuinty
Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly, right, speaks with reporters about the government's response to proposed U.S. trade tariffs alongside Public Safety Minister David McGuinty in the West Block on Jan. 27. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 26, 2025
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 26, 2025
Mélanie Joly, right, David McGuinty
Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly, right, speaks with reporters about the government's response to proposed U.S. trade tariffs alongside Public Safety Minister David McGuinty in the West Block on Jan. 27. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 24, 2025
Marc Miller
Immigration Minister Marc Miller has a new acting chief of staff, and acting deputy chief of staff. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 24, 2025
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 24, 2025
Marc Miller
Immigration Minister Marc Miller has a new acting chief of staff, and acting deputy chief of staff. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 19, 2025
Justice Minister Arif Virani, left, has named an acting chief of staff for his office, with his former one having recently exited to run Public Safety Minister David McGuinty's new office. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 19, 2025
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 19, 2025
Justice Minister Arif Virani, left, has named an acting chief of staff for his office, with his former one having recently exited to run Public Safety Minister David McGuinty's new office. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 17, 2025
Anita Anand
Transport and Internal Trade Minister Anita Anand speaks with reporters outside a Liberal Ontario caucus meeting in the West Block on Jan. 23. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 17, 2025
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 17, 2025
Anita Anand
Transport and Internal Trade Minister Anita Anand speaks with reporters outside a Liberal Ontario caucus meeting in the West Block on Jan. 23. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 12, 2025
Darren Fisher
Veterans Affairs Minister Darren Fisher addresses reporters after being sworn into cabinet at Rideau Hall on Dec. 20, 2024. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 12, 2025
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 12, 2025
Darren Fisher
Veterans Affairs Minister Darren Fisher addresses reporters after being sworn into cabinet at Rideau Hall on Dec. 20, 2024. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 10, 2025
Nathaniel Erskine-Smith
Housing, Infrastructure, and Communities Minister Nathaniel Erskine-Smith has brought a few staff from his MP office over to his new ministerial team. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 10, 2025
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 10, 2025
Nathaniel Erskine-Smith
Housing, Infrastructure, and Communities Minister Nathaniel Erskine-Smith has brought a few staff from his MP office over to his new ministerial team. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 5, 2025
Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly, right, speaks with reporters about the government's response to proposed U.S. trade tariffs alongside Public Safety Minister David McGuinty in the West Block on Jan. 27. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 5, 2025
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 5, 2025
Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly, right, speaks with reporters about the government's response to proposed U.S. trade tariffs alongside Public Safety Minister David McGuinty in the West Block on Jan. 27. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 3, 2025
Gary Anandasangaree
Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Gary Anandasangaree arrives at Rideau Hall on Dec. 20 to be sworn in to the added roles of northern affairs minister and minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 3, 2025
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 3, 2025
Gary Anandasangaree
Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Gary Anandasangaree arrives at Rideau Hall on Dec. 20 to be sworn in to the added roles of northern affairs minister and minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 29, 2025
National Revenue Minister Élisabeth Brière at Rideau Hall for her cabinet swearing in on Dec. 20, 2024. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 29, 2025
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 29, 2025
National Revenue Minister Élisabeth Brière at Rideau Hall for her cabinet swearing in on Dec. 20, 2024. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 27, 2025
New Democratic Institutions Minister Ruby Sahota, left, and Employment Minister Steven MacKinnon, Public Safety Minister David McGuinty, and National Revenue Minister Elisabeth Brière during a post-shuffle press conference outside Rideau Hall on Dec. 20. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 27, 2025
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 27, 2025
New Democratic Institutions Minister Ruby Sahota, left, and Employment Minister Steven MacKinnon, Public Safety Minister David McGuinty, and National Revenue Minister Elisabeth Brière during a post-shuffle press conference outside Rideau Hall on Dec. 20. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 23, 2025
Dominic LeBlanc, left, and Joanne Thompson.
Finance and Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc, left, and Seniors Minister Joanne Thompson have both confirmed their chiefs of staff. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 23, 2025
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 23, 2025
Dominic LeBlanc, left, and Joanne Thompson.
Finance and Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc, left, and Seniors Minister Joanne Thompson have both confirmed their chiefs of staff. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 20, 2025
Jean-Yves Duclos and Steven Guilbeault
There are recent staff exits to catch up on in the offices of Public Services Minister Jean-Yves Duclos, left, and Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 20, 2025
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 20, 2025
Jean-Yves Duclos and Steven Guilbeault
There are recent staff exits to catch up on in the offices of Public Services Minister Jean-Yves Duclos, left, and Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 16, 2025
Ginette Petitpas Taylor.
New Treasury Board President Ginette Petitpas Taylor speaks with reporters outside Rideau Hall after the cabinet shuffle on Dec. 20, 2024. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 16, 2025
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 16, 2025
Ginette Petitpas Taylor.
New Treasury Board President Ginette Petitpas Taylor speaks with reporters outside Rideau Hall after the cabinet shuffle on Dec. 20, 2024. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 13, 2025
Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay, left, with his now-former chief of staff Matthew Mann at the Liberal Party convention in Ottawa in May 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 13, 2025
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 13, 2025
Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay, left, with his now-former chief of staff Matthew Mann at the Liberal Party convention in Ottawa in May 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 23, 2024
Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge, left, will bid farewell to her communications director in the new year, and Small Business Minister Rechie Valdez recently made her acting communications director permanent. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 23, 2024
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 23, 2024
Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge, left, will bid farewell to her communications director in the new year, and Small Business Minister Rechie Valdez recently made her acting communications director permanent. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 19, 2024
Justin Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau recently added a new media point person to his office. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 19, 2024
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 19, 2024
Justin Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau recently added a new media point person to his office. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 16, 2024
Diane Lebouthillier
Fisheries Minister Diane Lebouthillier recently promoted a deputy chief of staff within her office, among other changes. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 16, 2024
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 16, 2024
Diane Lebouthillier
Fisheries Minister Diane Lebouthillier recently promoted a deputy chief of staff within her office, among other changes. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 11, 2024
Ginette Petitpas Taylor
Veterans Affairs Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor took on added responsibility for the employment, workforce development, and official languages portfolio on Nov. 20. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 11, 2024
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 11, 2024
Ginette Petitpas Taylor
Veterans Affairs Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor took on added responsibility for the employment, workforce development, and official languages portfolio on Nov. 20. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 3, 2023
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau scrums with reporters in the West Block outside the Liberal caucus meeting room on March 29. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 3, 2023
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 3, 2023
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau scrums with reporters in the West Block outside the Liberal caucus meeting room on March 29. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 30, 2023
National Revenue Minister Diane Lebouthillier speaks with reporters outside the House of Commons in the West Block on Sept. 20, 2022. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 30, 2023
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 30, 2023
National Revenue Minister Diane Lebouthillier speaks with reporters outside the House of Commons in the West Block on Sept. 20, 2022. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 27, 2023
Housing, Diversity, and Inclusion Minister Ahmed Hussen recently poached Seniors Minister Kamal Khera's director of communications. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Sam Garcia
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 27, 2023
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 27, 2023
Housing, Diversity, and Inclusion Minister Ahmed Hussen recently poached Seniors Minister Kamal Khera's director of communications. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Sam Garcia
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 23, 2023
Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu, left; Families, Children, and Social Development Minister Karina Gould; and Tourism and Associate Finance Minister Randy Boissonnault all recently hired a new press secretary. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 23, 2023
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 23, 2023
Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu, left; Families, Children, and Social Development Minister Karina Gould; and Tourism and Associate Finance Minister Randy Boissonnault all recently hired a new press secretary. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 20, 2023
Official Languages Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor speaks with media during a French-language program funding announcement at the University of Ottawa on Feb. 15. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 20, 2023
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 20, 2023
Official Languages Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor speaks with media during a French-language program funding announcement at the University of Ottawa on Feb. 15. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 16, 2023
Treasury Board President Mona Fortier speaks with media during a French-language program funding announcement at the University of Ottawa on Feb. 15. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 16, 2023
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 16, 2023
Treasury Board President Mona Fortier speaks with media during a French-language program funding announcement at the University of Ottawa on Feb. 15. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 13, 2023
National Revenue Minister Diane Lebouthillier, left, and Infrastructure and Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc have both seen recent staff exits. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 13, 2023
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 13, 2023
National Revenue Minister Diane Lebouthillier, left, and Infrastructure and Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc have both seen recent staff exits. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 9, 2023
Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau announces the launch of consultations related to development of a sustainable agriculture strategy in Ottawa on Dec. 12, 2022. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 9, 2023
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 9, 2023
Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau announces the launch of consultations related to development of a sustainable agriculture strategy in Ottawa on Dec. 12, 2022. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 27, 2023
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks with media about the Public Order Emergency Commission's final report in the West Block on Feb. 17. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 27, 2023
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 27, 2023
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks with media about the Public Order Emergency Commission's final report in the West Block on Feb. 17. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 23, 2023
Seniors Minister Kamal Khera, pictured during a press conference in the West Block in June 2021. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 23, 2023
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 23, 2023
Seniors Minister Kamal Khera, pictured during a press conference in the West Block in June 2021. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia