Parliamentary secretary shuffle coming before House returns, insiders predict big changes
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is preparing to shuffle his parliamentary secretaries following a cabinet shakeup last week and insiders say the changes coming could impact a majority of the PS positions. Right now there are 33 parliamentary secretaries, with two vacancies to be filled: parliamentary secretary for International Development and La Francophonie, and parliamentary secretary […]
New PMO aides hired to public appointments section
PARLIAMENT HILL—A few new faces recently joined the public appointments section of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s office, while two other aides in the Prime Minister’s Office have exited the Langevin Block. Juniors Damy is now a special assistant for public appointments in the PMO helping to research and vet recommendations for governor-in-council appointments, which include heads […]
For Canada, Trump inauguration about making contacts, being a ‘good neighbour’
Washington, D.C. is bracing for an estimated one million people to be in town for U.S. president-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration on Jan. 20, and Canadians will be among those in attendance at official and unofficial inauguration weekend events, and surrounding meetings and marches. New federal Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland (University-Rosedale, Ont.) will be attending […]
Cabinet committee mandates and updated membership
A ripple effect from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Jan. 10 cabinet shuffle was the reorganization of some cabinet committees too. Mr. Trudeau promoted Infrastructure and Communities Minister Amarjeet Sohi to chair of the Cabinet Committee on Diversity and Inclusion, replacing outgoing Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship minister John McCallum. Transport Minister Marc Garneau now chairs the Cabinet […]
What a difference a year makes
A year ago, Canadians were enthused and relieved to have joined forces to elect a new government and turn the page on a decade of Stephen Harper. In Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, the country had chosen a young, charismatic leader determined, unlike Harper, to focus on bringing out the best in Canada by appealing to […]
Liberals look to edge out Conservatives in fundraising after failing to overtake Tories for most of 2016
The Liberals and NDP start 2017 looking to gain ground on the Conservatives in the race for donations, as the Tories’ well-oiled fundraising machine continues to outpace its rivals despite being relegated to the opposition ranks and lacking a permanent leader. In a year dominated by stories of high-priced, exclusive Liberal fundraisers, and allegations of […]
Three rookies promoted to cabinet, McCallum named ambassador to China, Dion departs politics altogether in shuffle
RIDEAU HALL—Prime Minister Justin Trudeau unveiled his new cabinet in Ottawa on Tuesday afternoon, which includes three new faces in a shuffle with major implications for foreign affairs-related files. Mr. Trudeau said the changes allow Canada to put the best foot forward as the country is facing new challenges internationally, and to deliver on the […]
Several Toronto-Danforth Liberal riding association executive members threatening to resign, won’t seek another term
Several members of the federal Toronto-Danforth Liberal riding association executive are threatening to resign or won’t seek another term because of how they’re being treated by rookie Grit MP Julie Dabrusin’s office staff, Liberal sources told The Hill Times. “The president of the riding association [Lianne Doucet], who we have a deep admiration for, was put in a position […]
How ‘deliverology’ can help Canada’s public sector pragmatists
The Liberal government faced considerable criticism after delivering its first budget back in March 2016. Serious questions were raised over the quality of the data used to put it together and the level of transparency with which it was presented to Canadians. It was unclear why the budget had assumed such low economic growth, or […]
Two more Liberal staffers exit roles ahead of winter break
Liberal Chief Government Whip Andrew Leslie has a new chief of staff in his office after bidding farewell to Mathieu Dupont as of Dec. 9. Charles-Éric Lepine has since stepped into the role. Mr. Dupont had apparently taken a leave of absence from his civil service job as senior parliamentary adviser for the Canada Border […]
