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.
Comms director changes for ministers Qualtrough, Beech

Sport Minister Carla Qualtrough is also down a senior communications adviser, and Citizens’ Services Minister Terry Beech has a new videographer on board.
Revenue Minister Bibeau’s chief of staff Tsaï-Klassen exits the Hill

Plus, Public Safety, Democratic Institutions, and Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc is down a senior policy adviser.
New Ontario adviser among recent PMO staffing changes

Plus, there are three new staff to note in Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne’s office, and one departure.
U.S. Democratic convention shakes down this week in Chicago

MONDAY, AUG. 19—THURSDAY, AUG. 22 U.S. Democratic National Convention—The U.S. Democratic National Convention will take place in Chicago, Ill., Monday, Aug. 19 to Thursday, Aug. 22. Details: chicago2024.com. SATURDAY, AUG. 17—SUNDAY, AUG. 25 Capital Pride—Ottawa’s annual Pride festival kicks off on Saturday, Aug. 17, with a theme of “Listen. Learn. Act.” The two weeks of festivities […]
Chuck Strahl was ‘smart, sharp, funny, and he brought a smile everywhere he went’: politicos

Plus, Tory MP Garnett Genuis welcomes his sixth child, Bloc Leader Blanchet bumps into former foe David Lametti, and the U.S. ambassador hosts CAF top brass at his residence.