Hill Climbers

Nine of 26 cabinet ministers’ chiefs of staff confirmed so far are former PMO aides

Plus, there have been a few recent staff departures from the Prime Minister’s Office.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, pictured in his office in the West Block on Nov. 29, 2019. On the right are three former PMO aides turned chiefs of staff, from top to bottom: Mathieu Bouchard, Leslie O'Leary, and Ryan Dunn. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade and courtesy of Facebook and LinkedIn

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BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT

December 9, 2019

It’s always noteworthy to see where those who have worked at "the centre" in Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s office land, and nine of the 26 confirmed cabinet chiefs of staff so far previously worked in the PMO. Much of politics comes down to who you know, and staffers who flow...

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