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FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 20, 2024
Tourism Minister Soraya Martinez Ferrada, left, and House Speaker Greg Fergus both recently bade farewell to lead spokespeople. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 20, 2024
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 20, 2024
Tourism Minister Soraya Martinez Ferrada, left, and House Speaker Greg Fergus both recently bade farewell to lead spokespeople. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 18, 2024
Kamal Khera
Diversity, Inclusion, and Persons with Disabilities Minister Kamal Khera has a couple of new faces on her team. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 18, 2024
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 18, 2024
Kamal Khera
Diversity, Inclusion, and Persons with Disabilities Minister Kamal Khera has a couple of new faces on her team. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 13, 2024
Karina Gould, left, and Soraya Martinez Ferrada
Government House Leader Karina Gould, left, recently hired Tourism Minister Soraya Martinez Ferrada's press secretary to do the same in her office. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 13, 2024
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 13, 2024
Karina Gould, left, and Soraya Martinez Ferrada
Government House Leader Karina Gould, left, recently hired Tourism Minister Soraya Martinez Ferrada's press secretary to do the same in her office. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 11, 2024
Jean-Yves Duclos
Public Services and Procurement Minister Jean-Yves Duclos took over the added role of Quebec lieutenant on Sept. 19. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 11, 2024
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 11, 2024
Jean-Yves Duclos
Public Services and Procurement Minister Jean-Yves Duclos took over the added role of Quebec lieutenant on Sept. 19. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 6, 2024
Justin Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has seen a few staff departures, promotions, and new hires in his office of late. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 6, 2024
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 6, 2024
Justin Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has seen a few staff departures, promotions, and new hires in his office of late. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 4, 2024
Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay, left, and Labour and Seniors Minister Steven MacKinnon have each added a new staffer to their respective offices, and likewise each saw a staffer depart. The Hill Times photographs by Sam Garcia and Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 4, 2024
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 4, 2024
Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay, left, and Labour and Seniors Minister Steven MacKinnon have each added a new staffer to their respective offices, and likewise each saw a staffer depart. The Hill Times photographs by Sam Garcia and Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 30, 2024
Ya'ara Saks
Mental Health and Addictions Minister Ya'ara Saks, pictured, has tapped Callum Haney to field her media requests. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 30, 2024
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 30, 2024
Ya'ara Saks
Mental Health and Addictions Minister Ya'ara Saks, pictured, has tapped Callum Haney to field her media requests. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 28, 2024
Energy and Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson has made a few recent changes to his team, including hiring a new director of issues management. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 28, 2024
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 28, 2024
Energy and Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson has made a few recent changes to his team, including hiring a new director of issues management. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 23, 2024
Steven Guilbeault speaks with reporters in the West Block.
Environment and Climate Change Minister Steven Guilbeault has added two communications aides to his team, including a new press secretary. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 23, 2024
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 23, 2024
Steven Guilbeault speaks with reporters in the West Block.
Environment and Climate Change Minister Steven Guilbeault has added two communications aides to his team, including a new press secretary. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 21, 2024
Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland has promoted a number of staff within her office this year. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 21, 2024
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 21, 2024
Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland has promoted a number of staff within her office this year. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 16, 2024
Jenna Sudds
Families, Children, and Social Development Minister Jenna Sudds has named new regional advisers for Quebec, the Atlantic, and the National Capital Region. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 16, 2024
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 16, 2024
Jenna Sudds
Families, Children, and Social Development Minister Jenna Sudds has named new regional advisers for Quebec, the Atlantic, and the National Capital Region. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 14, 2024
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne, left, has a new director of parliamentary affairs and issues management, while Veterans Affairs Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor has promoted a new director of operations. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 14, 2024
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 14, 2024
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne, left, has a new director of parliamentary affairs and issues management, while Veterans Affairs Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor has promoted a new director of operations. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 9, 2024
Patty Hajdu
Staff promotions and new hires are on the books for Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu's office. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 9, 2024
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 9, 2024
Patty Hajdu
Staff promotions and new hires are on the books for Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu's office. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 7, 2024
Recent moves in the offices of both Fisheries and Oceans Minister Diane Lebouthillier, left, and Public Services Minister Jean-Yves Duclos include communications staff changes. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 7, 2024
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 7, 2024
Recent moves in the offices of both Fisheries and Oceans Minister Diane Lebouthillier, left, and Public Services Minister Jean-Yves Duclos include communications staff changes. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 2, 2024
Small Business Minister Rechie Valdez, left, and Northern Affairs Minister Dan Vandal have both recently seen director-level changes in their respective offices. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 2, 2024
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 2, 2024
Small Business Minister Rechie Valdez, left, and Northern Affairs Minister Dan Vandal have both recently seen director-level changes in their respective offices. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 30, 2024
Defence Minister Bill Blair, left, Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Gary Anandasangaree, Diversity and Inclusion Minister Kamal Khera, and Mental Health and Addictions Minister Ya'ara Saks are among the cabinet members who have seen communications staff changes of late. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 30, 2024
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 30, 2024
Defence Minister Bill Blair, left, Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Gary Anandasangaree, Diversity and Inclusion Minister Kamal Khera, and Mental Health and Addictions Minister Ya'ara Saks are among the cabinet members who have seen communications staff changes of late. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 25, 2024
Justin Trudeau
Along with some recent staff exits, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has a new correspondence writer and special assistant for human resources in his office. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 25, 2024
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 25, 2024
Justin Trudeau
Along with some recent staff exits, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has a new correspondence writer and special assistant for human resources in his office. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 23, 2024
Canadian Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge speaks with reporters before a cabinet meeting in the West Block on Feb. 13.
Canadian Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge recently bade farewell to her chief of staff, as well as her director of parliamentary affairs and appointments, among other recent staff changes. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 23, 2024
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 23, 2024
Canadian Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge speaks with reporters before a cabinet meeting in the West Block on Feb. 13.
Canadian Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge recently bade farewell to her chief of staff, as well as her director of parliamentary affairs and appointments, among other recent staff changes. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 19, 2024
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault, centre, speaks with reporters in the West Block on June 18 alongside his then-press secretary Kaitlin Power, left. Power is now communications director to the Indigenous services minister. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 19, 2024
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 19, 2024
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault, centre, speaks with reporters in the West Block on June 18 alongside his then-press secretary Kaitlin Power, left. Power is now communications director to the Indigenous services minister. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 16, 2024
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault speaks with reporters before a Liberal caucus meeting in the West Block on June 12. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 16, 2024
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 16, 2024
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault speaks with reporters before a Liberal caucus meeting in the West Block on June 12. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 9, 2024
Labour and Seniors Minister Steven MacKinnon was sworn into his new role at Rideau Hall on July 19. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 9, 2024
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 9, 2024
Labour and Seniors Minister Steven MacKinnon was sworn into his new role at Rideau Hall on July 19. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 9, 2024
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Minister Marc Miller speaks with reporters on Feb. 29. Miller recently added a new press secretary to his team. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 9, 2024
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 9, 2024
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Minister Marc Miller speaks with reporters on Feb. 29. Miller recently added a new press secretary to his team. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 2, 2024
Employment Minister Randy Boissonnault, left, and Northern Affairs Minister Dan Vandal have both recently added fresh faces to their respective teams. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 2, 2024
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 2, 2024
Employment Minister Randy Boissonnault, left, and Northern Affairs Minister Dan Vandal have both recently added fresh faces to their respective teams. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 2, 2024
Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay, left, with chief of staff Matthew Mann at the Liberal Party's national convention in Ottawa in May 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 2, 2024
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | September 2, 2024
Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay, left, with chief of staff Matthew Mann at the Liberal Party's national convention in Ottawa in May 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 26, 2024
Sport Minister Carla Qualtrough, left, recently scooped up Citizens' Services Minister Terry Beech's director of communications. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 26, 2024
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 26, 2024
Sport Minister Carla Qualtrough, left, recently scooped up Citizens' Services Minister Terry Beech's director of communications. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 26, 2024
Marie-Claude Bibeau
National Revenue Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau recently said goodbye to her chief of staff of the last year. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 26, 2024
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 26, 2024
Marie-Claude Bibeau
National Revenue Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau recently said goodbye to her chief of staff of the last year. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 19, 2024
Recent changes in Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's office also include the addition of new staff to tackle strategic communications and operations work. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 19, 2024
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 19, 2024
Recent changes in Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's office also include the addition of new staff to tackle strategic communications and operations work. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 14, 2022
Infrastructure and Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc, pictured arriving at 111 Sussex Dr., for a cabinet meeting on Oct. 27, 2021, with press secretary Jean-Sébastien Comeau. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 14, 2022
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 14, 2022
Infrastructure and Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc, pictured arriving at 111 Sussex Dr., for a cabinet meeting on Oct. 27, 2021, with press secretary Jean-Sébastien Comeau. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 10, 2022
Innovation, Science, and Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne, pictured speaking with media on his way into a Liberal caucus meeting in the West Block on Dec. 8, 2021. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 10, 2022
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 10, 2022
Innovation, Science, and Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne, pictured speaking with media on his way into a Liberal caucus meeting in the West Block on Dec. 8, 2021. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 7, 2022
Seniors Minister Kamal Khera, pictured leaving a Liberal cabinet meeting at 111 Sussex Drive in Ottawa on Oct. 27, 2021. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 7, 2022
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 7, 2022
Seniors Minister Kamal Khera, pictured leaving a Liberal cabinet meeting at 111 Sussex Drive in Ottawa on Oct. 27, 2021. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 7, 2022
Justice Minister David Lametti, pictured Feb. 1, speaking with media after entering the West Block. 'Freedom Convoy' protesters who first occupied Ottawa on Jan. 28 remained parked—and honking—outside the building along Wellington Street, and on streets throughout the city's downtown core. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 7, 2022
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 7, 2022
Justice Minister David Lametti, pictured Feb. 1, speaking with media after entering the West Block. 'Freedom Convoy' protesters who first occupied Ottawa on Jan. 28 remained parked—and honking—outside the building along Wellington Street, and on streets throughout the city's downtown core. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 31, 2022
Emergency Preparedness Minister Bill Blair, pictured during a press conference on flooding in British Columbia on Nov. 18, 2021, has kept a number of staff from his old public safety team. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 31, 2022
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 31, 2022
Emergency Preparedness Minister Bill Blair, pictured during a press conference on flooding in British Columbia on Nov. 18, 2021, has kept a number of staff from his old public safety team. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 31, 2022
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Minister Sean Fraser, pictured speaking to reporters in the West Block on Dec. 14, 2021, has a new chief of staff in his office, among other staffing updates. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 31, 2022
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 31, 2022
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Minister Sean Fraser, pictured speaking to reporters in the West Block on Dec. 14, 2021, has a new chief of staff in his office, among other staffing updates. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 24, 2022
Rural Economic Development Minister Gudie Hutchings, right, pictured leaving a Liberal cabinet meeting at 111 Sussex Dr., on Oct. 27, 2021, alongside her director of parliamentary affairs, Danielle Moriarty. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 24, 2022
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 24, 2022
Rural Economic Development Minister Gudie Hutchings, right, pictured leaving a Liberal cabinet meeting at 111 Sussex Dr., on Oct. 27, 2021, alongside her director of parliamentary affairs, Danielle Moriarty. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 20, 2022
Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau, pictured being scrummed ahead of a cabinet meeting at 111 Sussex Drive on Oct. 27, 2021. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 20, 2022
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 20, 2022
Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau, pictured being scrummed ahead of a cabinet meeting at 111 Sussex Drive on Oct. 27, 2021. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 17, 2022
Sports Minister Pascale St-Onge, pictured alongside her parliamentary secretary, Liberal MP Adam van Koeverden, right, and Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly, left, during the government's Dec. 8, 2021, announcement of its plan for a diplomatic boycott of the upcoming Beijing Winter Olympics. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 17, 2022
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 17, 2022
Sports Minister Pascale St-Onge, pictured alongside her parliamentary secretary, Liberal MP Adam van Koeverden, right, and Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly, left, during the government's Dec. 8, 2021, announcement of its plan for a diplomatic boycott of the upcoming Beijing Winter Olympics. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 13, 2022
Ch-ch-changes in the PMO: There have been some key changes to the policy team in Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's office, with executive director Marci Surkes' upcoming exit, a new director and deputy director promoted, and four new advisers hired. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 13, 2022
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 13, 2022
Ch-ch-changes in the PMO: There have been some key changes to the policy team in Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's office, with executive director Marci Surkes' upcoming exit, a new director and deputy director promoted, and four new advisers hired. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade