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.
Canada has an opportunity to shape Hong Kong’s techno-legal narrative
As it reframes its relationship with China, the new Liberal government can help shape Hong Kong’s emerging techno-legal order.
‘Nobody is spared’: Treasury Board plans to cut staff by 10 per cent, with most from ‘employer’ oversight roles
The Treasury Board Secretariat’s departmental plan forecasts an increase in spending, and a decrease in full-time equivalent jobs in its employer oversight unit.
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.
Carney government’s quest for public service efficiencies will test its mettle
The summer months often provide a buffer from intense public scrutiny, but come fall, all eyes will be on the government as it unveils its plans.
Has Trump realized Putin was making a fool out of him on the world stage?
The Russian leader’s ability to hoodwink the American former reality show host has been a constant element of Trump’s actuality for more than a decade.
Hurly-burly nonsense around Carney’s assets is standard politicking—and a shame
The noise about the PM’s blind trust can turn people off from politics, particularly those in sectors where they were compensated commensurately for their performance.
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.
Conservative MP Khanna mobilizing support for Poilievre’s upcoming leadership review, say Conservative sources
The Conservative ‘movement is bigger, stronger and more energized than ever’ under Pierre Poilievre’s leadership, says Conservative MP Arpan Khanna.
The dog days of summer for Pierre Poilievre
As you relax this summer, spare a few kind thoughts for the Conservatives. Their leader has shown he has nothing to offer them but that he is clearly ‘one of them’ and the promise that they will never again be able to feel confident of victory under his leadership.
