New graduate programs to boost pool of potential federal government interpreters amid ongoing shortage, but hurdles remain
None of the 21 candidates who sat the Translation Bureau’s most recent accreditation exam this past October were successful.
Sudds to attend Iftar dinner on March 17
MONDAY, MARCH 17 Minister Sudds to Attend Iftar Dinner—Liberal MP Jenna Sudds is the special guest at the Community & Friendship Iftar Dinner hosted by the Intercultural Dialogue Institute. Monday, March 17, at 5:30 p.m. ET, 144 Wellington St. Details via Eventbrite. TUESDAY, MARCH 18 Minister Erskine-Smith to Deliver Remarks—Housing Minister Nathaniel Erskine-Smith will take […]
Updates to offices of ministers MacAulay, Ien, and Sudds
Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay and Women and Gender Equality Minister Marci Ien both recently added new operations directors to their respective teams.
A look at Minister Thompson’s team, plus updates for Minister Sajjan’s shop
Laura Gamez is now director of policy to Emergency Preparedness Minister Harjit Sajjan, while Tania Amghar has been made deputy policy director.
Checking back with Employment Minister MacKinnon’s new team
Plus, Hill Climbers takes a qualified look at Public Safety Minister David McGuinty’s current team.
Ex-veterans staff aplenty on Petitpas Taylor’s new Treasury Board team
Plus, an updated look at Democratic Institutions Minister Ruby Sahota’s team, which Cindy Caturao recently joined as press secretary.
Bill Blair to speak at Conference of Defence Associations Institute this week
MONDAY, MARCH 3 ‘Fifty Years of Women Leaders in the RCMP‘—The National Police Federation hosts “The March Forward: Honouring 50 Years of Women as Leaders in the RCMP,” a discussion on leadership, the challenges of being a female police officer, and opportunities for the future. Monday, March 3, at the National Arts Centre, 1 Elgin […]
Foreign Affairs Minister Joly taps Cory Pike as new chief of staff
Plus, Hill Climbers takes a dive into new Sport Minister Terry Duguid’s team, which includes a number of ex-aides to then-ministers Dan Vandal and Randy Boissonnault.
Immigration Minister Miller has a new acting chief of staff
Plus, a look at the team of new Official Languages and Associate Public Safety Minister Rachel Bendayan, which is led by chief of staff Isabelle Daoust.
A look at Anand’s new team as transport, internal trade minister
For one, Sarah Jackson is now deputy chief of staff and director of operations and internal trade to Minister Anita Anand.
