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FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 22, 2023
Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino recently welcomed Elaine Nixon to his team. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 22, 2023
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 22, 2023
Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino recently welcomed Elaine Nixon to his team. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 17, 2023
Employment, Workforce Development, and Disability Inclusion Minister Carla Qualtrough has named a permanent new chief of staff. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 17, 2023
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 17, 2023
Employment, Workforce Development, and Disability Inclusion Minister Carla Qualtrough has named a permanent new chief of staff. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 13, 2023
Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu, left, and Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Marc Miller have both recently welcomed staff to their ministerial teams. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 13, 2023
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 13, 2023
Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu, left, and Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Marc Miller have both recently welcomed staff to their ministerial teams. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 10, 2023
Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson speaks with reporters outside a Liberal cabinet meeting in the West Block on Oct. 18, 2022. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 10, 2023
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 10, 2023
Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson speaks with reporters outside a Liberal cabinet meeting in the West Block on Oct. 18, 2022. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 5, 2023
Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino announces initiatives to address the overrepresentation of Indigenous, Black, and racialized people in the criminal justice system in the West Block on March 21. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 5, 2023
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 5, 2023
Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino announces initiatives to address the overrepresentation of Indigenous, Black, and racialized people in the criminal justice system in the West Block on March 21. 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
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 20, 2023
There are two staff promotions to report in Fisheries and Oceans Minister Joyce Murray's office. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 20, 2023
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 20, 2023
There are two staff promotions to report in Fisheries and Oceans Minister Joyce Murray's office. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 16, 2023
Tourism and Associate Finance Minister Randy Boissonnault is in need of a new press secretary. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 16, 2023
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 16, 2023
Tourism and Associate Finance Minister Randy Boissonnault is in need of a new press secretary. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 13, 2023
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks with reporters after a Liberal caucus meeting in the West Block on Jan. 31. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 13, 2023
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 13, 2023
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks with reporters after a Liberal caucus meeting in the West Block on Jan. 31. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 9, 2023
Immigration Minister Sean Fraser speaks with media in the National Press Theatre in Ottawa on July 9, 2019. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 9, 2023
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 9, 2023
Immigration Minister Sean Fraser speaks with media in the National Press Theatre in Ottawa on July 9, 2019. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 6, 2023
Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly arrives at the Procedure and House Affairs Committee alongside her press secretary, Adrien Blanchard, right, to speak about foreign election interference on Dec. 13, 2022. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 6, 2023
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 6, 2023
Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly arrives at the Procedure and House Affairs Committee alongside her press secretary, Adrien Blanchard, right, to speak about foreign election interference on Dec. 13, 2022. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 2, 2023
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault speaks with media on Parliament Hill about the federal carbon pricing system alongside Labour Minister Seamus O'Regan on Nov. 22, 2022. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 2, 2023
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 2, 2023
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault speaks with media on Parliament Hill about the federal carbon pricing system alongside Labour Minister Seamus O'Regan on Nov. 22, 2022. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 30, 2023
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks with reporters on his way into the House of Commons Chamber in the West Block on Dec. 13, 2022. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 30, 2023
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 30, 2023
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks with reporters on his way into the House of Commons Chamber in the West Block on Dec. 13, 2022. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 26, 2023
Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau and Tourism Minister Randy Boissonnault have both had a recent change in status for their chiefs of staff. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 26, 2023
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 26, 2023
Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau and Tourism Minister Randy Boissonnault have both had a recent change in status for their chiefs of staff. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 23, 2023
International Trade Minister Mary Ng participates in a press conference in Ottawa on Dec. 2, 2022. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 23, 2023
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 23, 2023
International Trade Minister Mary Ng participates in a press conference in Ottawa on Dec. 2, 2022. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 19, 2023
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne speaks with media before a Liberal caucus meeting in the West Block on Oct. 26, 2022. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 19, 2023
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 19, 2023
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne speaks with media before a Liberal caucus meeting in the West Block on Oct. 26, 2022. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 16, 2023
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau waits to greet Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio outside the West Block on Jan. 12. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 16, 2023
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 16, 2023
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau waits to greet Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio outside the West Block on Jan. 12. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 12, 2023
Veterans Affairs Minister Lawrence MacAulay takes a seat at the House Veterans Affairs Committee table during a Dec. 5, 2022, meeting. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 12, 2023
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 12, 2023
Veterans Affairs Minister Lawrence MacAulay takes a seat at the House Veterans Affairs Committee table during a Dec. 5, 2022, meeting. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 9, 2023
Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly arrives at the Procedure and House Affairs Committee as part of its study on election interference on Dec. 13, 2022. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 9, 2023
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 9, 2023
Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly arrives at the Procedure and House Affairs Committee as part of its study on election interference on Dec. 13, 2022. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 5, 2023
Fisheries and Oceans Minister Joyce Murray saw a number of end-of-year staffing moves in her office, including among her roster of directors. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 5, 2023
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 5, 2023
Fisheries and Oceans Minister Joyce Murray saw a number of end-of-year staffing moves in her office, including among her roster of directors. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 2, 2023
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre addresses his caucus during a meeting on the Hill on Dec. 14. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 2, 2023
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | January 2, 2023
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre addresses his caucus during a meeting on the Hill on Dec. 14. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 29, 2022
Public Services and Procurement Minister Helena Jaczek has some new faces in her office since Hill Climbers' last check in. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 29, 2022
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 29, 2022
Public Services and Procurement Minister Helena Jaczek has some new faces in her office since Hill Climbers' last check in. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 26, 2022
Mental Health and Addictions Minister Carolyn Bennett heads to a Liberal cabinet meeting in the West Block after speaking with reporters on Nov. 1. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 26, 2022
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 26, 2022
Mental Health and Addictions Minister Carolyn Bennett heads to a Liberal cabinet meeting in the West Block after speaking with reporters on Nov. 1. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 22, 2022
Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez speaks with reporters before a cabinet meeting in the West Block on May 31. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 22, 2022
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 22, 2022
Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez speaks with reporters before a cabinet meeting in the West Block on May 31. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 15, 2022
There are a number of staff changes to note in Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland's office, with a change in policy directors topping that list. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 15, 2022
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 15, 2022
There are a number of staff changes to note in Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland's office, with a change in policy directors topping that list. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 12, 2022
Labour Minister Seamus O'Regan, left, and Housing Minister Ahmed Hussen both have new press secretaries on board. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 12, 2022
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 12, 2022
Labour Minister Seamus O'Regan, left, and Housing Minister Ahmed Hussen both have new press secretaries on board. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 8, 2022
Immigration Minister Sean Fraser, Rural Economic Development Minister Gudie Hutchings, International Development Minister Harjit Sajjan, and Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau all have new hands at the till of their communications shops. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Cynthia Münster
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 8, 2022
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 8, 2022
Immigration Minister Sean Fraser, Rural Economic Development Minister Gudie Hutchings, International Development Minister Harjit Sajjan, and Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau all have new hands at the till of their communications shops. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Cynthia Münster
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 5, 2022
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stops to speak with media on his way into the House of Commons Chamber in the West Block on Nov. 30. There are three new staff to report in the PM's office. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 5, 2022
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 5, 2022
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stops to speak with media on his way into the House of Commons Chamber in the West Block on Nov. 30. There are three new staff to report in the PM's office. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade