Senate amends rules for regional offices, spares East Block cafeteria
The East Block cafeteria has survived the chopping block—at least for now—after Senators recently weighed closing it, and replacing it with a vending machine.
Director-level changes for ministers Ien, Petitpas Taylor
Katherine O’Halloran is back from leave and has returned to her post as director of operations to Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor.
Who’s who in Conservative whip, House leader shops
Kenzie Potter remains chief of staff to House Leader Andrew Scheer, while Nathan Ellis is in charge of Whip Kerry-Lynne Findlay’s team.
Jane Philpott to discuss her new book with Paul Wells on April 9
MONDAY, APRIL 8 House Sitting Schedule—The House is scheduled to sit for a total of 125 days in 2024. The House returns on Monday, April 8, and will sit until April 19. It takes a one-week break (April 22-26), returns on April 29, and will sit for two weeks (April 29-May 10). The House returns […]
Champagne, Vandal, LeBlanc add to their teams
For one, Public Safety, Democratic Institutions, and Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc has a new issues manager on board.
Virtual reality: COVID leaves legacy of remote work for cabinet staff
‘If Parliament is able to work remotely and able to kind of continue and carry out its function, it’s set a bit of a precedent for everyone else,’ says former staffer John O’Leary.
Sport Minister Carla Qualtrough in need of a new press secretary
Plus, Housing and Infrastructure Minister Sean Fraser has hired a new lead creative media adviser, among other recent office changes.
Count ‘em: eight staff additions, five promotions, and three departures in PM Trudeau’s office
Recent changes include Alex Fernandes’ addition as a media advance. Yuval Daniel has already replaced him as press secretary to Mental Health and Addictions Minister Ya’ara Saks.
Finishing the fight against COVID and the ‘global race’ to the top of Mount Vaccine
In the final part of The Hill Times‘ series on the fourth anniversary of COVID-19, Minister Anita Anand reflects on her role in the global race for PPE and vaccines, and precinct staff highlight the unequal impact the transition to a virtual Parliament had on essential employees.
Ng to lead two trade missions to Asia
SUNDAY, MARCH 24—FRIDAY, MARCH 29 Minister Ng to Lead Two Trade Missions to Asia—Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, and Economic Development Mary Ng will lead Team Canada trade missions to Malaysia and Vietnam from March 24-29. Contact Shanti.Cosentino@international.gc.ca. MONDAY, MARCH 25 House Sitting Schedule—The House is scheduled to sit for a total of 125 days in 2024. […]
