New Ontario adviser among recent PMO staffing changes
Plus, there are three new staff to note in Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne’s office, and one departure.
U.S. Democratic convention shakes down this week in Chicago
MONDAY, AUG. 19—THURSDAY, AUG. 22 U.S. Democratic National Convention—The U.S. Democratic National Convention will take place in Chicago, Ill., Monday, Aug. 19 to Thursday, Aug. 22. Details: chicago2024.com. SATURDAY, AUG. 17—SUNDAY, AUG. 25 Capital Pride—Ottawa’s annual Pride festival kicks off on Saturday, Aug. 17, with a theme of “Listen. Learn. Act.” The two weeks of festivities […]
Chuck Strahl was ‘smart, sharp, funny, and he brought a smile everywhere he went’: politicos
Plus, Tory MP Garnett Genuis welcomes his sixth child, Bloc Leader Blanchet bumps into former foe David Lametti, and the U.S. ambassador hosts CAF top brass at his residence.
Conrad Black, Chris Christie to debate Trump presidency next month
Plus, ex-CSIS chief David Vigneault gets a new job, and the Mexican Embassy marks 50 years of the seasonal farmers program.
Ien recruits new comms director from within Wilkinson’s shop
Meanwhile, Cindy Caturao has been hired as Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson’s new press secretary.
Champagne to attend fundraiser for MacKinnon’s riding association on Aug. 12
MONDAY, AUG. 12 House Not Sitting—The House is on its summer break. It resumes sitting on Sept. 16, and will sit for four weeks from Sept. 16-Oct. 11, but will take Monday, Sept. 30, off. It breaks Oct. 14-18, and resumes sitting on Oct. 21. It sits Oct. 21-Nov. 9, and breaks on Nov. 11 […]
Sound the alarm: Shadows of Tyranny warns against authoritarianism
Plus, Bryan Passifiume leaves National Post and reopens Toronto Sun’s Ottawa bureau; Jenni Byrne goes after Francesco Sorbara; Lawn Summer Nights raises $33,000 for Cystic Fibrosis Canada; Trudeau attends Royal St. John’s Regatta; and The Lobby Monitor hires new reporter/deputy editor, Hunter Cresswell.
Re-establishing the RCMP on Parliament Hill: a necessity for security and efficiency
A dedicated RCMP detachment would protect the Parliamentary Precinct, ensure public safety, and reinforce the symbolic and physical heart of Canada.
Anand to attend fundraiser for Liberal MP Kody Blois in Kentville, N.S., on Aug. 7
FRIDAY, JULY 26—SUNDAY, AUG. 11 Summer Olympics—Cheer for Team Canada as they take part in the XXXIII Olympic Summer Games in Paris, France, from Friday, July 26, to Sunday, Aug. 11. Details: olympics.com. MONDAY, AUG. 5 House Not Sitting—The House is on its summer break. It resumes sitting on Sept. 16, and will sit for four […]
Comms staff updates for Blair, Bibeau, Holland, and MacAulay
Plus, Gwendolyn Culver has been promoted to director of issues management and senior adviser for Arctic policy to Defence Minister Bill Blair.
