Nunavut Premier Akeeagok to speak at C.D. Howe Institute’s panel ‘Asserting Canada’s Arctic Sovereignty’ on June 17 in Toronto
SUNDAY, JUNE 15—TUESDAY, JUNE 17 G7 Summit—This year, Canada is president of the G7, and the annual leaders’ meeting will take place in Kananaskis, Alta., from Sunday, June 15, to Tuesday, June 17. Details: g7.canada.ca. MONDAY, JUNE 16 CAFP Annual Memorial Service—The Canadian Association of Former Parliamentarians will hold its annual memorial service to honour […]
Sport Secretary van Koeverden settles his chief of staff
First-time chief of staff Lauren Hadaller has been tapped to lead van Koeverden’s team.
More cabinet chiefs of staff confirmed, as other staff hires begin rolling in
Steven Guilbeault has scooped up a former PMO spokesperson to run his Quebec lieutenant office, and has made progress staffing up his culture and identity team.
Senator Dasko pitches elections law reforms to address enduring issue of candidate diversity
Experts offered mixed reviews of Bill S-213, describing it as a ‘baby step’ forward, or as a watered-down attempt to address an already well-known problem.
‘A big get’: PM Carney’s chief of staff pick Blanchard lauded across partisan lines
Marc-André Blanchard will take over as chief of staff to the prime minister in July.
Five more cabinet chiefs of staff confirmed
The latest list includes Cory Pike, who has been tapped as chief of staff to Defence Minister David McGuinty. The latest five bring the total tally to 24 confirmed chiefs of staff—22 for ministers, and two for secretaries of state—11 of whom are women.
No home on the Hill for half of MPs who may be waiting weeks for office move-in day
‘Office moves are typically completed within two months following the federal election,’ and only 50 per cent of MPs have a ‘functional office’ a week into the new Parliament, according to the Speakers office.
Four rookies among seven new confirmed cabinet chiefs of staff
Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree and Veterans Affairs Minister Jill McKnight are among those who have elevated first-time chiefs of staff.
An evening with Charlie Angus and Gwynne Dyer at the Porcupine Dante Club in Timmins, Ont., on June 5
MONDAY, JUNE 2 Prime Minister Carney to Meet with Premiers—Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to hold a meeting with the Council of the Federation in Saskatoon, Sask. Monday, June 2. Details to follow. TUESDAY, JUNE 3 U.S. Ambassador to Canada to Deliver Remarks—American Ambassador to Canada Peter Hoekstra will deliver remarks titled “A New […]
House debates don’t match the serious times we’re in
The opposition parties have a duty to hold the government to account, but they should come up with more serious questions to fit the times we are living in. Carney and his cabinet ministers also have an obligation to do better in the House Chamber. They owe it to the people to answer questions and to be as open and transparent as possible. But everyone should quit play-acting for the cameras, and get real.
