‘Tense’ fall sitting begins, with Liberals under pressure from Conservatives, NDP, and Bloc Québécois, say pollsters, lobbyists
The House is back. Get ready for a lot more parliamentary tactics, a lot more focus on the House, and a lot more of day-to-day instability in the government, says pollster Darrell Bricker. NDP House Leader Peter Julian, meanwhile, says his party will approach the fall sitting on a ‘vote-by-vote basis, much as we did during COVID.’
Public servants sound off over new return-to-office mandate, while union faces heat over its ‘Buy Nothing’ campaign
Public service union walks back calls to boycott downtown Ottawa business.
Priorities for a troubled electorate
This fall, the government has to focus on delivering on past promises and ensuring programs are reaching Canadians.
Who’s who on new Labour and Seniors Minister MacKinnon’s team
There are plenty of Quebecers among the staff who have joined the labour and seniors office under Minister MacKinnon since July, while multiple policy staff have departed.
A pledge for civility as Parliament returns
While some male politicians experience harassment and abuse, female politicians are disproportionately the victims of bullying and similar behaviour.
Fresh press secretary among recent staff changes for Immigration Minister Miller
Plus, International Development Minister Ahmed Hussen has a new special assistant.
A newcomer’s view of Ottawa’s ‘Parliament: The Immersive Experience’
An Indian immigrant from England reviews Parliament Hill’s immersive experience, one year on.
Ministers Boissonnault, Vandal add new assistants to their teams
Plus, Kevin McHarg is now officially director of operations to Fisheries and Oceans Minister Diane Lebouthillier.
Agriculture Minister MacAulay finds a new policy lead
Plus, there are a few staff promotions, and one new hire, to report in Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu’s shop.
Some Grit staffers try to ‘get ahead of the curve’ in private sector outreach before next election
Some lobby firms are fielding inquiries from Liberal staffers looking for new jobs this summer, which one lobbyist says is part of a natural turnover cycle.
