Wells’ book on Trudeau hits bookshelves this week
Plus, former Australian PM Tony Abbott joins the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, Tim Powers set to run the 96th Tely Ten with his son Patrick, the National Prayer Breakfast is this week, and Jeff Rubin has a new book.
Flying high: super travel agent Scott McCord celebrated by politicos
For 25 years, Scott McCord has been booking flights for Ottawa’s politico players, so they threw a big party in his honour.
FedDev Ontario Minister Tassi, Emergency Preparedness Minister Sajjan add to their teams
Plus, Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge is down a staffer following Ashley Fearnall’s exit to join the Liberal research bureau.
Fresh hires in offices of PM Trudeau and ministers Wilkinson, Valdez
For her part, Small Business Minister Rechie Valdez has added a new Quebec regional affairs adviser to her team, Camille Leblanc.
Centre Block project contracting ramps up as focus shifts from demolition to rebuild
Roughly 1,600 windows in Centre Block are set to be replaced with replicas or upgraded as part of renovations, and the process to award a contract for that work will get underway this spring.
House to pilot pay-per-use electric vehicle charging for MPs, staff
The House has 21 electric vehicle charging stations on the Hill that MPs and staff currently use free of charge, with costs covered by Public Services and Procurement Canada.
One staffer in, one out for ministers Freeland, Joly
Plus, Fisheries and Oceans Minister Diane Lebouthillier is in the market for a new regional affairs adviser following Dwayne Cull’s exit.
Senate amends rules for regional offices, spares East Block cafeteria
The East Block cafeteria has survived the chopping block—at least for now—after Senators recently weighed closing it, and replacing it with a vending machine.
Director-level changes for ministers Ien, Petitpas Taylor
Katherine O’Halloran is back from leave and has returned to her post as director of operations to Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor.
Who’s who in Conservative whip, House leader shops
Kenzie Potter remains chief of staff to House Leader Andrew Scheer, while Nathan Ellis is in charge of Whip Kerry-Lynne Findlay’s team.
