Wilkinson hires new policy head, Hajdu recruits acting chief of staff
Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu also recently hired a new press secretary and a social media manager, among other changes since Hill Climbers’ last check in.
Arseneault right to push on oath of office
Liberal MP René Arseneault’s private member’s bill has been criticized by monarchists and embraced by Canada’s republicans, but Arseneault is right to push, at the very least, for a conversation on this. Charles III’s ascension to the throne upon the death of Queen Elizabeth II in 2022 merits reflecting on the role of the Crown in modern Canadian society.
Hutchings to take part in talk on energy, emissions, and the economy in Atlantic Canada on Jan. 18
MONDAY, JAN. 8 House Not Sitting—The House is adjourned for the year and is scheduled to return again on Monday, Jan. 29, 2024. It’s scheduled to sit for a total of 121 days in 2024. It will sit Jan. 29-Feb. 17, and will break for two weeks (Feb. 20-March 3). It returns for one week […]
Electoral reform would help Parliament: Wilfred Day
Re: “Parliament’s in a pickle,” (The Hill Times, Dec. 26). In Chelsea Nash’s interview with Jonathan Malloy, a scholar of Canadian political institutions and author of The Paradox of Parliament, Malloy said, “what makes Canada relatively unique, even among Westminster model Parliaments, is the incredible importance of regionalism in this country. Amid all the other […]
Sport Minister Qualtrough’s team stacked with familiar faces
There are two new staff to the minister post-shuffle: press secretary John Fragos and senior communications adviser Renée LeBlanc Proctor.
Breaking down Northern Affairs Minister Vandal’s office
Along with a couple of promotions, changes to Minister Vandal’s office this fall include the addition of parliamentary affairs adviser Rachelle DuBois.
A look at FedDev Ontario Minister Tassi’s nine-member office
Some new hires are expected in Minister Tassi’s office in the near future following the recent exits of two staffers focused on parliamentary affairs and communications.
Parliament’s in a pickle
Is Parliament doomed to fail? Or is it not as bad as most Canadians think it is? Jonathan Malloy, a scholar of Canadian political institutions, discusses his new book, The Paradox of Parliament.
Citizens’ Services Minister Beech backed by 10-member team
Additions to Minister Beech’s office since Hill Climbers’ last check-in include senior policy adviser Nathan Bowles and Justine Vincent, an adviser for parliamentary affairs, issues management, and West and North regional affairs.
Who’s who in Foreign Affairs Minister Joly’s office
Senior staff in the minister’s office include director of policy Tania Belisle-Leclerc and director of outreach and strategic initiatives Caroline Séguin.
