Hill Climbers

Who’s who on Veterans Minister McKnight’s team

Mike Hamm is in charge of policy in the veterans affairs office, while Colin Lalonde oversees parliamentary affairs, and Riya Khanna runs operations.

Veterans Affairs Minister Jill McKnight, centre, with Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, and Governor General Mary Simon at the cabinet swearing-in ceremony at Rideau Hall on May 13. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

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BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT

September 29, 2025

Veterans Affairs and Associate Defence Minister Jill McKnight has a relatively slim, 10-member team supporting her at present, including director of policy Mike Hamm.

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