Canadian International Council co-hosts conference on ‘Liberal democracy in the rearview mirror?’ April 15 in Toronto
TUESDAY, APRIL 15 Conference: ‘Liberal Democracy in the Rearview Mirror?’—Massey College, Section 1, and the Canadian International Council host a day-long conference on ‘Liberal Democracy in the Rearview Mirror?’ exploring the state of and prospects for liberal constitutionalism at home and in the world. Participants include former German ambassador to Canada Sabine Sparwasser, Canadian political scientist Thomas Homer-Dixon, and […]
Superstore’s Mark McKinney plays Mark Carney on 22 Minutes
Also, Compass Rose’s Marci Surkes and Hill Times’ columnist Scott Taylor each get a Coronation medal, Senate staffer Alison Korn starts a new job, and former CRTC chair John Meisel has died.
Top officials in workshop on Indigenous Peoples’ prosperity across Indo-Pacific on April 8 at uOttawa
MONDAY, APRIL 7—SATURDAY, APRIL 26 Latin American Film Festival—The Group of Embassies of Latin American Countries in Canada hosts the 28th edition of the Latin American Film Festival featuring an extraordinary selection of film productions from 14 countries: Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, and […]
Christiane Fox to talk ‘collaborative strategies for interprovincial trade’ on April 3 in Toronto
MONDAY, MARCH 31 Conservative Leader Poilievre to Hold a Rally—Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre will hold a Canada First rally. Monday, March 31, at 6 p.m. AT at the Fredericton Capital Exhibit Centre, 355 Smythe St., Fredericton, N.B. Details: conservative.ca/events. TUESDAY, APRIL 1 Economic Reconciliation Summit—Canada 2020 hosts “The Indigenous-led Economy: 2025 Economic Reconciliation Summit.” Industry innovators, […]
Pen to paper: recent letter of intent formalizes plan to create Indigenous Peoples Space
The plan to turn 100 Wellington St. into an Indigenous Peoples Space was first announced in 2017, but until recently, it had yet to be formally set out on paper.
Ex-staffers throw their names into the electoral ring
The list includes recent cabinet chief of staff Marianne Dandurand, who’s running for the Liberals in her one-time boss’ riding of Compton-Stanstead, Que.
Where are they now? Catching up with more ex-staffers
For one, Tyler Norman, a former senior policy adviser to then-deputy PM and finance minister Chrystia Freeland, is now chief of staff to B.C. Finance Minister Brenda Bailey.
Mexico’s ambassador to Canada to speak at Montreal Council on Foreign Relations on March 25
MONDAY, MARCH 24 Air Canada President to Deliver Remarks—Michael Rousseau, president and CEO of Air Canada, will discuss the airline’s vision for the future at a lunch event hosted by the Canadian Club Toronto. Monday, March 24, at 11:45 a.m. ET at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel, Toronto. Details: canadianclub.org. TUESDAY, MARCH 25 Mayor’s Breakfast—Goldy […]
Prime Minister Carney’s ascension brings lots of change for cabinet staff
Among those currently working in Mark Carney’s office as prime minister is Emily Williams as media relations lead.
Ex-staffers find their way to jobs in NYC, the Senate, and more
For one, Boyan Gerasimov, who was previously director of policy to the innovation minister, now works for Sun Life.
