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Saying ‘no’ to silence: Canada’s new, Haitian-born poet laureate aims to inspire youth

'Writing is a way for me to ask questions about the world that surrounds me,' says Marie-Célie Agnant, who will hold the role of Canada's 10th Parliamentary Poet Laureate for a two-year term.

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Saying ‘no’ to silence: Canada’s new, Haitian-born poet laureate aims to inspire youth

'Writing is a way for me to ask questions about the world that surrounds me,' says Marie-Célie Agnant, who will hold the role of Canada's 10th Parliamentary Poet Laureate for a two-year term.

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A domino falls

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Bloc MP Trudel chastised for using F-word while reading a David Goudreault poem in the House

Questions over legitimacy of Haitian government at centre of request to deploy foreign force

Haiti does not need gunboat diplomacy

Lone Haitian-born MP backs a Canadian-supported foreign intervention to meet Port-au-Prince appeal

Events and activity herald the arrival of Black History Month

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Poilievre voted best public speaker, most quotable, hardest-working, and biggest self-promoter in The Hill Times’ 29th Annual Politically Savvy Survey

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The 100 most influential people in federal politics and government to watch in 2024

The Hill Times’ 100 Best Books of 2023

Housing Minister Fraser a 2023 fan favourite on Parliament Hill: All Politics Poll

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Saying ‘no’ to silence: Canada’s new, Haitian-born poet laureate aims to inspire youth

'Writing is a way for me to ask questions about the world that surrounds me,' says Marie-Célie Agnant, who will hold the role of Canada's 10th Parliamentary Poet Laureate for a two-year term.

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