Translation Bureau launches ‘entry-level’ accreditation pilot, raising red flags for industry association
The bureau’s plans are ‘watering down the qualification that’s required to uphold official language requirements,’ says AIIC Canada’s advocacy lead Nicole Gagnon.
House launches pilot to test options for new riding office phone service
‘I don’t think anyone really realizes how bad a problem this is unless they’re one of the people where it’s not functioning,’ says Tory Whip Kerry-Lynne Findlay of the current riding phone service.
Joly plucks new operations head from within Lebouthillier’s team
Plus, Myah Tomasi is now press secretary to Treasury Board President Anita Anand.
Clones of 100-year-old elm tree planted on eastern slope of Parliament Hill
Six saplings cultivated at the University of Guelph from cuttings taken from the elm tree that was chopped down in 2019 were planted east of Centre Block last month.
Policy team shake-up in Innovation Minister Champagne’s shop
Along with changes to his policy team, Minister François-Philippe Champagne has a new regional affairs adviser for the West and North.
New press secretaries for ministers Rodriguez, Duclos
For one, Guillaume Bertrand has once again left Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland’s office to work for Minister Jean-Yves Duclos.
‘A very challenging site’: breaking down Block 2 plans and progress
Schematic design plans for Block 2’s overhaul aren’t expected to be complete until 2025, but look for early signs of construction activity outside around the site this fall.
Minister Virani bids farewell to aides, Minister Hajdu tweaks office roster
Recent changes in Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu’s office include Jack Welsh’s hiring as a policy adviser for litigation.
‘Wînipêk Visions of Canada from an Indigenous Centre’ set to hit bookshelves this month
Plus, Lawn Summer Nights returns this summer to support Cystic Fibrosis Canada, and the All-Party Parliamentary Group to End Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking releases its annual report.
Hillman to deliver speech at lunch hosted by Montreal Council on Foreign Relations on May 29 in Montreal
MONDAY, MAY 27 House Sitting Schedule—The House is scheduled to sit for a total of 125 days in 2024. The House is sitting for five straight weeks until June 21. After the summer break, the House resumes sitting on Sept. 16, and will sit for four weeks from Sept. 16-Oct. 11, but will take Monday, […]
