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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 | December 9, 2024
Steven MacKinnon
Labour and Seniors Minister Steven MacKinnon, left, speaks with reporters before a Liberal caucus meeting in the West Block on Dec. 4 accompanied by press secretary Matthieu Perrotin. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 9, 2024
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 9, 2024
Steven MacKinnon
Labour and Seniors Minister Steven MacKinnon, left, speaks with reporters before a Liberal caucus meeting in the West Block on Dec. 4 accompanied by press secretary Matthieu Perrotin. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 5, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, right, Mohammad Hussain
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau leaves a Liberal caucus meeting in the West Block on March 20, followed by his now-former press secretary Mohammad Hussain. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 5, 2024
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 5, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, right, Mohammad Hussain
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau leaves a Liberal caucus meeting in the West Block on March 20, followed by his now-former press secretary Mohammad Hussain. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ABBAS RANA | November 24, 2023
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, has appointed Max Valiquette as his new executive director of communications. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade and photograph courtesy of LinkedIn
News | BY ABBAS RANA | November 24, 2023
News | BY ABBAS RANA | November 24, 2023
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, has appointed Max Valiquette as his new executive director of communications. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade and photograph courtesy of LinkedIn
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 14, 2022
National Revenue Minister Diane Lebouthillier, left, and Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne have both recently bade farewell to policy advisers in their ministerial offices. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 14, 2022
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 14, 2022
National Revenue Minister Diane Lebouthillier, left, and Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne have both recently bade farewell to policy advisers in their ministerial offices. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 7, 2022
International Trade, Export Promotion, and Small Business Minister Mary Ng, right, attends a joint press conference with U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai in Ottawa on May 5. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 7, 2022
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 7, 2022
International Trade, Export Promotion, and Small Business Minister Mary Ng, right, attends a joint press conference with U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai in Ottawa on May 5. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 2, 2024
Terry Beech
Citizens' Services Minister Terry Beech has a new director of operations, and an official new director of communications. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 2, 2024
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 2, 2024
Terry Beech
Citizens' Services Minister Terry Beech has a new director of operations, and an official new director of communications. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | December 2, 2024
Treasury Board Anita Anand, Mental Health Minister Ya'ara Saks, and Liberal MP Anita Vandenbeld, pictured Nov. 22, 2024, at the Sherwood Deli in Ottawa to announce the government’s sales tax holiday on essential items. The civil service is getting bent all out of shape trying to find savings, writes Rose LeMay. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | December 2, 2024
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | December 2, 2024
Treasury Board Anita Anand, Mental Health Minister Ya'ara Saks, and Liberal MP Anita Vandenbeld, pictured Nov. 22, 2024, at the Sherwood Deli in Ottawa to announce the government’s sales tax holiday on essential items. The civil service is getting bent all out of shape trying to find savings, writes Rose LeMay. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 27, 2024
Defence Minister Bill Blair, left, and Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly have both made senior-level staffing changes in their respective offices. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 27, 2024
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 27, 2024
Defence Minister Bill Blair, left, and Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly have both made senior-level staffing changes in their respective offices. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
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
News | BY ABBAS RANA | November 11, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told his 152-member Liberal caucus last week to exercise caution when they comment on Donald Trump's election as president, or it could negatively affect the bilateral relationship. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ABBAS RANA | November 11, 2024
News | BY ABBAS RANA | November 11, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told his 152-member Liberal caucus last week to exercise caution when they comment on Donald Trump's election as president, or it could negatively affect the bilateral relationship. 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
News | BY ABBAS RANA | October 28, 2024
The national Liberal caucus, pictured here on April 17, is set to receive a briefing on Wednesday from the party's national campaign director, Andrew Bevan, outlining his strategy for the next federal election. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ABBAS RANA | October 28, 2024
News | BY ABBAS RANA | October 28, 2024
The national Liberal caucus, pictured here on April 17, is set to receive a briefing on Wednesday from the party's national campaign director, Andrew Bevan, outlining his strategy for the next federal election. 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 | 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
List | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 10, 2024
The West Block building, current home of the House of Commons, on Aug. 2, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
List | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 10, 2024
List | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 10, 2024
The West Block building, current home of the House of Commons, on Aug. 2, 2023. The Hill Times photograph 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
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 3, 2024
Staffers wait outside a Liberal caucus meeting in the West Block on Nov. 8, 2021, shortly after that year's election, after which the transition to increasingly in-person work began. After being normalized during COVID, some staff continue to work remotely, including from outside the National Capital Region. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 3, 2024
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 3, 2024
Staffers wait outside a Liberal caucus meeting in the West Block on Nov. 8, 2021, shortly after that year's election, after which the transition to increasingly in-person work began. After being normalized during COVID, some staff continue to work remotely, including from outside the National Capital Region. The Hill Times photograph 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