Aerospace sector looks to government for help as pandemic grounds once high-flying industry
The Canadian aerospace sector and parliamentarians are calling on the government to help the once-mighty industry ahead of the Nov. 30 fiscal update, as the pandemic has slashed revenues, jeopardized jobs, and has cast a dark shadow on the medium- and long-term prospects for a return to some kind of normalcy. But even before the […]
Don’t put yourselves in knots over all political family ties
OTTAWA—Time for a true confession. My first job on Parliament Hill was given to me by my cousin, John Crosbie. He gave me an opportunity because my parents were family and they had always been supportive of him. In fact, he was the master of ceremonies at their wedding and he grew up with my […]
The Hill to honour Remembrance Day in minimalist ceremony with vintage flyover
As the National Remembrance Day Ceremony will be scaled down amid the COVID-19 pandemic, onlookers will be gazing up to mark the 75th anniversary of the end of the Second World War. To mark the milestone, three vintage aircraft will fly over the Hill at the end of the ceremony. The flyover will include the […]
Byelection results should give Liberals ‘pause’ after strong showing from Greens, Conservatives, say experts
The unexpectedly tight byelection races in the Liberals’ traditional strongholds may give them pause in their apparent bid to trigger an election call, says one Conservative strategist and political expert, suggesting support for the government has softened, in part, over the political manoeuvring in Parliament. The Liberals shed significant support in the Toronto-area ridings of […]
Hall exits PMO for director role with Labour Minister Tassi
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s office has seen a few staff departures and promotions of late, including that of deputy director of scheduling and co-ordination Geoff Hall, who has taken over as director of operations to Labour Minister Filomena Tassi. Mr. Hall has spent the last almost five years working in the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), […]
They’re back: 25 Members of Parliament to watch this session
In a minority Parliament, players beyond the government’s front benches typically have more chance to make an impact. Thanks to COVID-19, the last session of the 43rd Parliament saw a limited parliamentary schedule, and as the pandemic reshapes the political landscape, backbenchers and opposition MPs alike have seen some of their influence dwindle and power arguably […]
Saks and Gladstone entering hotly contested Liberal nomination race in York Centre
With the addition of Ya’ara Saks, and Gary Gladstone, at least five candidates, as of last week, have either now confirmed or are seriously considering running for the coveted Liberal Party nomination in York Centre. Ms. Saks, a small business owner who has political experience in Canada and Israel, and Mr. Gladstone, a fundraising executive, confirmed […]
Feds sign vaccine deals with Novavax and Johnson and Johnson
Canada could begin receiving some COVID-19 vaccine doses early next year, thanks in part to its “aggressive” negotiations to get the country to the “front of the line,” says Procurement Minister Anita Anand. Speaking to reporters Monday, Ms. Anand (Oakville, Ont.) said the government has signed two more deals with Johnson and Johnson and Novavax, […]
PSPC Minister Anand adds Indigenous policy and procurement director
Cheryl Cardinal recently switched offices, exiting her post as director of Indigenous relations and reconciliation in Natural Resources Minister Seamus O’Regan’s office to join Public Services and Procurement Minister Anita Anand’s team. In Ms. Anand’s office, Ms. Cardinal has taken on the title of director of Indigenous policy and procurement. Ms. Anand’s ministerial mandate letter […]
‘Just not the same’: Parliamentarians plan Canada Day festivities around the COVID-19 pandemic
With major Canada Day celebrations across the country either halted entirely or mimicking Parliament in their move to a more virtual venue, some Hillites and MPs are still eager to get into the celebratory spirit as much as they can, while still paying respect to the past and those hit hardest by the COVID-19 pandemic. […]
