A screeching Shed Party at SJAM
The annual Newfoundland and Labrador ‘Shed’ party returned to Ottawa at the Sir John A. Macdonald Building on Nov. 20.
Spokespeople exit for tourism minister, House Speaker
Plus, Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu has seen some changes to her team, including the recent hiring of a new issues manager and parliamentary affairs adviser.
Team Canada athletes coming to the House on Dec. 4
Plus, the Hogue Commission gets an extension on its homework, NDP stalwart Anthony Salloum celebrates his quarter-century on the Hill, Jamie Watt is honoured by his peers, and Peggy Nash launches a new podcast.
Date night, with the Canadian American Business Council
The CABC hosted its 30th annual State of the Relationship Gala at the National Gallery of Canada on Nov. 18.
Diversity Minister Khera adds new Atlantic, Ontario advisers
Plus, there are staffing updates for Sport Minister Carla Qualtrough’s office, including Dilys Fernandes’ return from leave.
Hillman to talk about Netflix’s The Diplomat at British High Commission on Nov. 19
MONDAY, NOV. 18 House Sitting—The House is sitting this week and is scheduled to sit every week until Dec. 17. Panel: ‘Partnership for Global Development’—The Aga Khan Foundation Canada hosts a panel discussion, “A Transformative Partnership for Global Development: Canada and the Aga Khan University,” exploring the link between investing in higher education and advancing sustainable […]
Diplomats talk about The Diplomat’s new season: ‘Far more exciting and dramatic than real life’
Plus Bob Rae tweets four dystopian novels, Niigaan Sinclair wins the GG’s literary prize for non-fiction, two commissioners get new terms, and Maclean’s publishes list of Canada’s richest.
More press secretary moves for multiple ministers
For one, Alain Mukeba has been hired as the new press secretary to National Revenue Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau.
Politicos mourn Canada’s ambassador to Germany and ex-B.C. premier John Horgan
Plus, Karsh’s portrait of Churchill comes home, a byelection is set for Dec. 16 in British Columbia, the European Union Film Festival opens in Ottawa Nov. 15, and the press gallery is planning its popular children’s Christmas party.
Ratna Omidvar on immigration, and eight years of legislating in the Senate
Reflecting on the federal government’s recently reduced immigration-levels plan, Omidvar says she’s ‘particularly concerned about the drop in refugee numbers.’
