Phoenix could be a big problem for the Liberals in 2019, say critics, union reps
The Phoenix pay system mess could prove to be a problem for the Liberals at the ballot box in 2019, says opposition MPs and union representatives, as the auditor general confirmed Tuesday it would take years to solve. According to auditor general Michael Ferguson’s report, the government’s $540-million earmarked to fix Phoenix will not be […]
“Talks continue on the Trans-Pacific Partnership deal. Is this a good deal for Canada? Why or why not?”
Cameron Ahmad Liberal strategist “The prime minister recently returned from two summits in Asia, both excellent opportunities for Canada to reiterate its commitment to a strengthened economic partnership with Asia-Pacific nations rooted in mutual respect and open dialogue. “While in Vietnam, our government demonstrated leadership on advancing open and progressive trade and advocating for Canadian interests […]
Indigenous Services Minister Philpott hires a new special adviser
Indigenous Services Minister Jane Philpott welcomed Kathy Kettler to her new ministerial office and political staff team earlier this month to serve as a special adviser. Ms. Kettler was previously a senior policy adviser who focused on mental wellness with the Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (ITK) in Ottawa, a national representational organization advocating for the rights and […]
Plenty of flash from the Liberals, but where’s the beef?
TORONTO—A good marketing plan combined with creative promotion have always been the essential ingredients for success. Whether in business or politics, if you can’t promote your product you are doomed to fail. If put your plan behind the face of an articulate and good-looking individual, success is guaranteed. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his team […]
Cannabis Act, finance minister’s ethics controversy to be front-and-centre for last sitting stretch of 2017
The House is back for the final four-week legislative stretch of the year and while the government is looking to make progress on its Cannabis Act, Bill C-45, opposition House leaders say they will continue to hammer away at Finance Minister Bill Morneau in the daily 45-minute drama Question Period. “We have a prime minister […]
New Quebec regional adviser for Immigration Minister Hussen
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Minister Ahmed Hussen has hired a new special assistant for the Quebec regional desk in his office, with Emilie Audy officially stepping into the role a few weeks ago. Before that, Ms. Audy had been working as a lawyer with Langlois Avocats in Montreal. She’s a member of the Quebec bar […]
Debate over Quebec face-covering law displays a gap between polls and votes
Perhaps as early as next week, a Quebec court will be asked to suspend the recent provincial prescription that anyone dispensing or receiving provincial and municipal services do so with one’s face uncovered. Those challenging the newly adopted Quebec law on religious neutrality on behalf of the minority of Muslim women who wear the face-covering […]
Owens moves from Sajjan’s office to start new gig as communications director to Democratic Institutions Minister Gould
Jordan Owens has switched offices on the Hill, and has left her gig as press secretary to National Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan to take over as director of communications to Democratic Institutions Minister Karina Gould starting this week. Ms. Owens had been working as Mr. Sajjan’s press secretary since the beginning of 2016, and before […]
One in, one out of Defence Minister Sajjan’s office
National Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan has seen a couple of changes to his political staff roster in recent weeks, including the departure of Ben Berman from his office. Mr. Berman had been working as a special assistant for the Western region to Mr. Sajjan, who’s also the Liberal MP for Vancouver South, B.C., since January […]
PMO hires two new staffers, and Social Development Minister Duclos makes more senior staff changes
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s office recently added two more names to its team, including new English correspondence writer Joshua Clarke. Mr. Clarke’s arrival comes on the heels of correspondence writer Jonathan Barry’s departure from the Prime Minister’s Office a few weeks ago. Jean-Luc Marion is the manager of the correspondence in the PMO and oversees […]
