Who’s who on new Labour and Seniors Minister MacKinnon’s team
There are plenty of Quebecers among the staff who have joined the labour and seniors office under Minister MacKinnon since July, while multiple policy staff have departed.
A pledge for civility as Parliament returns
While some male politicians experience harassment and abuse, female politicians are disproportionately the victims of bullying and similar behaviour.
Fresh press secretary among recent staff changes for Immigration Minister Miller
Plus, International Development Minister Ahmed Hussen has a new special assistant.
A newcomer’s view of Ottawa’s ‘Parliament: The Immersive Experience’
An Indian immigrant from England reviews Parliament Hill’s immersive experience, one year on.
Ministers Boissonnault, Vandal add new assistants to their teams
Plus, Kevin McHarg is now officially director of operations to Fisheries and Oceans Minister Diane Lebouthillier.
Some Grit staffers try to ‘get ahead of the curve’ in private sector outreach before next election
Some lobby firms are fielding inquiries from Liberal staffers looking for new jobs this summer, which one lobbyist says is part of a natural turnover cycle.
Agriculture Minister MacAulay finds a new policy lead
Plus, there are a few staff promotions, and one new hire, to report in Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu’s shop.
Comms director changes for ministers Qualtrough, Beech
Sport Minister Carla Qualtrough is also down a senior communications adviser, and Citizens’ Services Minister Terry Beech has a new videographer on board.
Revenue Minister Bibeau’s chief of staff Tsaï-Klassen exits the Hill
Plus, Public Safety, Democratic Institutions, and Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc is down a senior policy adviser.
New Ontario adviser among recent PMO staffing changes
Plus, there are three new staff to note in Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne’s office, and one departure.
