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.
This just in: Alex Marland to release new book this fall, No I In Team: Party Loyalty in Canadian Politics, and it looks like another good one
Alex Marland has a new book coming out in October, No I In Team: Party Loyalty in Canadian Politics, published by the University of Toronto Press. Written by Marland, Jared J. Wesley, and Mireille Lalancette, it’s been in the work for years, Marland said on social media last week. “It’s packed with new research and […]
Canadian Health Coalition to host a webinar on July 28, ‘Continuing the fight for pharmacare, breaking the grip of big pharma’
MONDAY, JULY 28 Webinar: ‘Continuing the Fight for Pharmacare’—The Canadian Health Coalition hosts a webinar, “Continuing the fight for pharmacare, breaking the grip of big pharma,” featuring Dr. Joel Lexchin and Sharon Batt. Monday, July 28, at 12 p.m. ET. happening online: healthcoalition.ca. WEDNESDAY, JULY 30 Panel: ‘Telecommunications in Canada’—As part of its CIPPIC Summer Speaker […]
A look at PM Mark Carney’s current senior PMO staff lineup
A slate of former cabinet chiefs of staff are now filling senior roles in Mark Carney’s office, including deputy directors of policy Shaili Patel and Katharine Heus.
Environment Minister Dabrusin taps Matthew Paisley as policy director
Plus, Kieran Steede has been named director of operations and international affairs, and former PMO spokesperson Jenna Ghassabeh is communications director.
Kazakhstan ambassador, Canadian counterpart to speak at July 21 webinar on bilateral relations
MONDAY, JULY 21 Webinar: ‘Canada-Kazakhstan Relations‘—The Embassy of Kazakhstan and the Institute for Peace and Diplomacy host a webinar, “Canada-Kazakhstan Relations: Seizing New Opportunities in a Changing World.” Participants include Kazakh Ambassador to Canada Dauletbek Kussainov; Canada’s Ambassador to Kazakhstan Christopher Duggan; Elena Zabudskaya, Business development officer, City of Greater Sudbury, Ont.; Darren Klinck, Kazakhstan’s […]
Foreign Affairs Minister Anand names policy director, and more
Plus, an updated look at National Defence Minister David McGuinty’s office where Andrew Green has been named director of operations.
Skeleton of new Parliament Welcome Centre starts taking shape
Meanwhile, workers continue to haul bedrock out from under the historic Centre Block building as part of excavations that will reach 23 metres below ground.
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.
