Virtual reality Centre Block tour ‘coolest thing’ the Library of Parliament has ever done, says VR chief
And then there was light. But not just any light. It’s the shine of a virtual-reality experience blasting through my headset and transporting me to the Centre Block without needing to leave the confines of my own home. Jointly produced by the National Film Board of Canada and the Library of Parliament, it launched on […]
Families and Social Development Minister Hussen to talk about this path to federal cabinet on March 17
MONDAY, MARCH 15 House Not Sitting—The House is sitting in a hybrid format during the pandemic, with most MPs connecting remotely. It’s taking a break from March 15-19. It’s scheduled to sit again March 22-26, will take a two-week break, March 29-April 9. It’s then scheduled to sit every weekday for the next five weeks, […]
One year into pandemic
Conservative Party leader Erin O’Toole, pictured March 9, 2021, as he addresses the press on his opposition-day motion to call on the government to provide sector-specific aid to pandemic-battered industries. Green Party Leader Annamie Paul’s reflection appears on a monitor, as she and Green MP Paul Manly hold a press conference to speak about her […]
De Adder’s Take: 03-10-2021
Ambassador Dion to deliver March 12 lecture on democracy’s health in the COVID era
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10 House Sitting—The House is sitting in a hybrid format during the pandemic, with most MPs connecting remotely. It’s sitting March 8-12 and will take a break from March 15-19. It’s scheduled to sit again March 22-26, will take a two-week break, March 29-April 9. It’s then scheduled to sit every weekday for […]
Alberta MP launches petition to ban use of the term ‘assault rifle’
Alberta Conservative MP David Yurdiga launched a petition March 3 seeking to stop use of the term “assault rifle” in the House of Commons when it comes to conversations about guns, calling it a scare tactic used to “demonize all guns,” reports Fort McMurray Today. The MP for Fort McMurray-Cold Lake, Alta., posted the petition to […]
Minister Carr’s team beginning to take shape
Liberal MP Jim Carr was returned to the government’s front bench on Jan. 12, as a minister without portfolio serving as the PM’s special representative for the Prairies, and he’s slowly getting his office in place, with Carlene Variyan named as chief of staff. Ms. Variyan joins Mr. Carr’s team from Natural Resources Minister Seamus […]
Defence Minister Sajjan to speak at Canadian Defence Association Ottawa conference to held March 10-12
MONDAY, MARCH 8 House Sitting—The House is sitting in a hybrid format during the pandemic, with most MPs connecting remotely. It’s sitting March 8-12 and will take a break from March 15-19. It’s scheduled to sit again March 22-26, will take a two-week break, March 29-April 9. It’s then scheduled to sit every weekday for […]
Global Affairs Canada’s Pearson Building increases perimeter security, adding a ‘security fence’ around building
Global Affairs is beefing up its protective perimeter with additional security outside the Pearson Building on Sussex Drive in Ottawa. The protection upgrades are scheduled to be completed this spring, and will include a “security fence,” as well as new security booths on Sussex Drive and on King Edward Avenue. The upgrades also include a […]
Social Development Minister Hussen adds two policy assistants, new Atlantic adviser
Families, Children, and Social Development Minister Ahmed Hussen has five recent additions to his ministerial team, including Jibril Hussein as Atlantic regional affairs adviser and assistant to the minister’s parliamentary secretary. Mr. Hussein started on the job in early February. He graduated from the University of Winnipeg, where he studied for a bachelor’s degree in […]
