John Delacourt’s advice for new Hill staffers
Here are three modest suggestions for potential staffers, which may be equally useful to newcomers to the Hill and seasoned political and policy professionals who have held senior roles in the past. Think of them as introductory guidelines for living in a very particular ecosystem.
Senators prepare for busy session with a dozen rookies and two new leaders in the mix
Independent Senators Group Facilitator Raymonde Saint-Germain says Senators understand ‘now more than ever’ the need ‘to scrutinize bills without delaying the government agenda.’
Coyne launches his book, The Crisis of Canadian Democracy, May 21 at the Métropolitain Brasserie in Ottawa
TUESDAY, MAY 20 Webinar: ‘Elections in Troubled Times’—McGill University hosts a webinar, “Elections in Troubled Times: The 2025 Canadian Election in Historical Perspective Webinar,” featuring four authors—Patrice Dutil, Barbara Messamore, David MacKenzie, and Tom Flanagan—who’ve recently written books on the 1867, 1921, 1945, and 1993 elections. What are the parallels? How were things different? Tuesday, May […]
‘I hope I can say I have fought the good fight’: Tory stalwart Don Plett retires
‘We have to make sure that we do not wait for the other person to put out the olive branch,’ says the outgoing Conservative senator of recent federal-provincial infighting.
Carney PMO transition continues, staff await word
Plus, Liberal Tatiana Auguste’s win in Terrebonne, Que., brings the count of former staffers turned first-time MPs to at least eight.
Senator Boehm to talk about ‘Finding Canada’s place in a Disordered World’ on May 12
MONDAY, MAY 12 Lunch: ‘Legal Ethics and the Attorney General’—The University of Ottawa’s Public Law Centre hosts a conversation with Andrew Martin on his forthcoming book, Legal Ethics and the Attorney General, looking at the position of Canada’s attorney general, emphasizing the ethical standards they must uphold as lawyers and the importance of professional accountability […]
At least seven ex-staffers will soon be taking seats as first-time MPs
Among those who celebrated victories on April 28 are former senior PMO staffers John Zerucelli and Marjorie Michel.
Economic Club talks Canada vs. Trump on May 1
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30 CANIC 2025—The Canadian Military Intelligence Association hosts CANIC 2025, the Canadian Intelligence Conference. Participants include Nathalie Drouin, national security and intelligence adviser to the prime minister, and her predecessor Richard Fadden, among others. Wednesday, April 30, at 7:30 a.m. ET, Ottawa Conference and Event Centre, 200 Coventry Rd. Details via Eventbrite. Panel: […]
McKay to host panel on ‘Rethinking the One China Policy’ on April 30 in Ottawa
MONDAY, APRIL 28 Federal Election Day—Canadians from coast to coast to coast will head to the polls to vote in the election called by Prime Minister Mark Carney on March 23. TUESDAY, APRIL 29 Conference: ‘Greenland, NATO, and the Future of the North’—ISG Senator Peter Boehm will deliver the keynote speech at “Greenland, NATO, and […]
Obed to talk about ‘Charting Canada’s Arctic Future’ in Toronto on April 23
TUESDAY, APRIL 22 Mayor’s Breakfast—David Coletto, founder, chair, and CEO of Abacus Data, is the special guest at the Mayor’s Breakfast, hosted by Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe, The Ottawa Business Journal, and the Ottawa Board of Trade. Tuesday, April 22, at 7 a.m. ET Ottawa City Hall, 110 Laurier Ave. W. Details: business.ottawabot.ca. Rose LeMay’s […]
