Hill Climbers

A look at Seniors Secretary McLean’s four-person shop

Plus, Hill Climbers has an update on Defence Minister David McGuinty’s office, which includes policy director Radey Barrack and senior adviser Renée Filiatrault.

Secretary of State for Seniors Stephanie McLean speaks at a pre-budget announcement of a new federal anti-fraud strategy and Financial Crimes Agency in the Wellington Building on Oct. 20.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT

November 10, 2025

Secretary of State for Seniors Stephanie McLean has a lean, four-member office at her back, currently led by acting chief of staff and director of policy Eric Nicol.

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