A baker’s dozen of staff currently in place in Minister Gull-Masty’s office
The team so far includes director of Indigenous relations Kristen Moar, director of operations Chantal Tshimanga, and director of communications Jérémy Collard.
Commons co-chair of Canada-U.S. Inter-Parliamentary Group should not be vacant during a trade war
The group is an effective and cost-effective form of diplomacy, and the MP vacancy should be filled as soon as possible. Parliament and government should review how it uses the group in its diplomatic strategy, and should also appreciate its work.
Battle River-Crowfoot, Alta., byelection shakes down today
MONDAY, AUG. 18 Byelection in Battle River–Crowfoot—Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is running in the byelection in Battle River–Crowfoot, Alta., which is happening today. Former Conservative MP Damien Kurek resigned his seat so that Poilievre could run here and seek a seat in the House of Commons. Ontario Premier Expected to be in Ottawa—Ontario Premier Doug […]
The house that Robertson built: a look at the minister’s team to date
Mary-Liz Power is director of policy to Housing Minister Gregor Robertson, while Reeha Korpal leads work related to the minister’s Pacific Economic Development Canada file.
A few familiar faces fill Minister Fraser’s justice office
Morgan MacDougall-Milne continues as director of litigation to the federal justice minister, while Keiran Gibbs has returned to the file as director of policy.
Emergency Management Minister Olszewski to take part in ‘Pints and Politics’ event in Regina on Aug. 11
MONDAY, AUG. 11 Pints and Politics with Minister Olszewski—Emergency Management Minister Eleanor Olszewski hosts a “Pints and Politics” event. Monday, Aug. 11, at 5 p.m. CT at 2062 Albert St., Regina, Sask. Details: event.liberal.ca. WEDNESDAY, AUG. 13 Webinar: ‘Breaking the Feed’—The Macdonald-Laurier Institute hosts a webinar, “Breaking the Feed: Does the attention economy undermine our […]
A roundup of Immigration Minister Diab’s team so far
Elizabeth Cheesbrough has been named deputy chief of staff and director of policy to the minister, while Lisa Cheskes reprises her role as director of case management.
Canada’s Secretary of State for Defence Procurement Stephen Fuhr to speak at Aerospace Defence and Security Expo in B.C. on Aug. 7-8
TUESDAY, AUG. 5 Lecture on Green Hydrogen and the Clean Energy Transition—The Balsillie School for International Affairs hosts a hybrid lecture on “Green Hydrogen: Navigating the Hype, Realities, and Governance for Its Pragmatic Role in the Clean Energy Transition,” delivered by fellow Munur S. Herdem. Tuesday, Aug. 5, 12-1 p.m. ET, at the Balsillie School […]
PSPC sparks backlash as it eyes shift to ‘lowest-bid’ approach to Hill freelance interpretation assignments
The International Association of Conference Interpreters Canada wants to see PSPC’s proposed changes put ‘on ice until we have an opportunity to talk and sort this out,’ says spokesperson Nicole Gagnon.
Checking up on Health Minister Michel’s current 17-member team
For one, Sandenga Yeba has been named deputy chief of staff and director of policy to the first-time minister.
