Trudeau advises Liberal caucus to be ‘very careful’ commenting on Trump’s election as president
Branding Pierre Poilievre as ‘Canada’s Trump’ is unlikely to be effective, as Canadians can easily distinguish between the two leaders, says Darrell Bricker. Meanwhile, pundit Scott Reid urges every Liberal to read Kyla Ronellenfitsch’s piece, ‘So goddamned smart.’
PMO staff changes: Marjorie Michel officially exits, and more
Policy adviser and senior co-ordinator Harry Orbach-Miller is among the list of recent departures, and Jacqueline Lee has been promoted to senior manager.
New hires on board for ministers MacAulay, MacKinnon
Plus, Public Safety, Democratic Institutions, and Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc has named a new director of issues management.
Mental Health Minister Saks hires new press secretary
Plus, Citizens’ Services Minister Terry Beech has a new Quebec regional adviser and assistant to the parliamentary secretary on his team.
New Liberal campaign director to present election plan Wednesday as MPs request vote on Trudeau’s leadership
Andrew Bevan, who was appointed to the role on Oct. 13, will provide regular updates to the caucus on election readiness and plans for the next election, according to the Liberal Party.
Energy Minister Wilkinson welcomes back a familiar face
Plus, Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Gary Anandasangaree has a new policy adviser for Inuit relations in his office.
Environment Minister Guilbeault hires a new press secretary
Plus, an update on the transport team now under Minister Anita Anand, including Anson Duran’s exit as chief of staff.
A fresh look at Deputy PM and Finance Minister Freeland’s 30-plus member team
Along with a long list of promotions, recent staff additions include Nadia Kadri’s hiring as a senior policy and legal affairs adviser.
Regional adviser changes for Families Minister Sudds
Plus, Rural Economic Development Minister Gudie Hutchings has a new senior adviser, and there’s an update for Labour and Seniors Steven MacKinnon’s office.
Ministers Champagne, Petitpas Taylor name new directors
Plus, Housing and Infrastructure Minister Sean Fraser has promoted a new deputy policy director in his office.
