Trade Minister Sidhu confirms roster of directors
Plus, AI and Digital Innovation Minister Evan Solomon has made progress in staffing up his new office, and Rob Jamieson is chief of staff to Secretary of State Ruby Sahota.
Prime minister launches meetings with First Nations about Bill C-5
THURSDAY, JULY 10—SUNDAY, JULY 20 Ottawa Bluesfest—Ottawa’s Bluesfest returns for 10 days featuring a lineup of musicians from a variety of genres including blues, world music, alternative, rock, jazz, funk, soul, rap, folk, urban, and more. Thursday, July 10, to Sunday, July 20 in LeBreton Flats Park, Ottawa. Details: ottawabluesfest.ca. TUESDAY, JULY 15 Webinar: Can ‘Mission-Driven’ […]
Minister Champagne brings some fresh faces to finance file
Staffers currently leading Champagne’s policy team previously worked for the ministers of international trade, innovation, and housing.
Who’s who so far in Canada-U.S. Trade Minister LeBlanc’s shop
The ground continues to shift on the Canada-United States trade front, so it’s a good thing Canada-U.S. Trade and One Canadian Economy Minister Dominic LeBlanc—who’s also currently Privy Council president, and minister for intergovernmental affairs—has made strides in firming up his ministerial team. So far reported in LeBlanc’s office are chief of staff Brandan Rowe; […]
Macdonald-Laurier Institute to host talk on AI policy in Canada on July 7: ‘A unique path between the EU and U.S.’
SUNDAY, JULY 6—TUESDAY, JULY 8 CARICOM Heads of Government Meeting—The annual Caribbean Community Heads of Government meeting is scheduled to take place from Sunday, July 6, to Tuesday, July 8 in Montego Bay, Jamaica. Details: caricom.org. MONDAY, JULY 7 Webinar: ‘AI Policy in Canada’—The Macdonald-Laurier Institute is hosting a webinar: “AI Policy in Canada: A […]
Queer Senators now outnumber MPs on Pride Caucus, as group looks to include allies
Having a historic six openly queer Senators ‘comfortable’ with their identities and ‘not shy to say that they’re out’ is a step forward for representation, says Senator René Cormier, one of the founders of the now 10-member group.
Well, look who’s turning 158: Happy Canada Day, eh!
MONDAY, JUNE 30 Senator Gold’s Retirement—Today is non-affiliated Quebec Senator Marc Gold’s 75th birthday, which means his mandatory retirement from the Senate. TUESDAY, JULY 1 Beaumont Hamel and the Somme Anniversary Ceremony—A ceremony will take place commemorating the 109th anniversary of the battles of Beaumont Hamel and the Somme. Tuesday, July 1, at 8 a.m. ET […]
Senate Conservative ranks could continue to grow, says caucus leader Housakos
Conservative Senate Leader Leo Housakos pointed to the recent change in prime minister and a desire to join a party-affiliated national caucus as reasons for the uptick.
Ministers LeBlanc, Hodgson, Thompson make key staffing hires
For one, Samir Kassam is deputy chief of staff and director of policy to Natural Resources and Energy Minister Tim Hodgson.
Canadian International Council hosts talk on economic diversification in the age of Trump on June 25
SUNDAY, JUNE 22—WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25 Prime Minister Carney to visit Brussels, The Hague—Prime Minister Mark Carney will travel to Brussels, Belgium, and The Hague, the Netherlands to participate in the Canada-EU Summit and the NATO Summit from Sunday, June 22, to Wednesday, June 25. MONDAY, JUNE 23—SUNDAY, JUNE 29 Ottawa International Jazz Festival—The Ottawa International […]
