Hill Climbers

A look at Industry Minister Mélanie Joly’s new team

Ian Cameron and David McFarlane have returned to the Hill as senior adviser and strategy director, and director of policy to the industry minister, respectively.

While at least a couple of further hires are expected, Industry Minister Mélanie Joly currently has a 22-member team in place.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT

September 24, 2025

UPDATED September 26, 2025

Industry Minister Mélanie Joly, who is also the minister responsible for the Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions agency, currently has a 22-member team in place in her office, including David McFarlane as director of policy.

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