Calgary Stampede happening July 7-July 16
MONDAY, JULY 3 House Not Sitting—The House has adjourned for the summer and is on break for 12 weeks. It will resume sitting again on Monday, Sept. 18. It will sit for three weeks (Sept. 18-Oct. 6), and will adjourn on Friday, Oct. 6, for a week. It will resume sitting on Monday, Oct. 16, […]
Mendicino’s press secretary moves over to Champagne’s team
Plus, there are staff updates to report for National Revenue Minister Diane Lebouthillier and Environment and Climate Change Minister Steven Guilbeault.
Does Parliament matter anymore?
Politics is in bad shape. Without real reform, Canada will become more difficult to govern, and we’ll pay the price. Is there not a single MP today willing to show some leadership?
Joe Clark to take part in panel on ‘Stories of a Caring and Sharing Canada,’ on June 27 at Empire Club
MONDAY, JUNE 26 House Not Sitting—The House has adjourned for the summer and is on break for 12 weeks. It will resume sitting again on Monday, Sept. 18. It will sit for three weeks (Sept. 18-Oct. 6), and will adjourn on Friday, Oct. 6, for a week. It will resume sitting on Monday, Oct. 16, […]
‘We are seeing an increase in hate speech against the LGBTQ community in Canada’: Lib MP Bendayan
We are seeing an increase in hate speech against the LGBTQ community in Canada. This is happening in a global context that has authoritarian regimes targeting LGBTQ communities with cruel and draconian laws. We are fortunate to have many organizations in Canada that are standing up to fight hate and discrimination. I would especially like […]
Down to bare bones: a look inside the Centre Block construction site
Closed since the end of 2018, the massive renovation and work on Centre Block is set to continue through to 2031. On June 22, media got a chance to tour the stripped-back hallways of the historic building.
Diary of a new Senator: understanding the new org
I was appointed as an Independent Senator, meaning I decide how I vote on each bill and motion. No party pressure, discipline, caucusing in the House or political fundraising.
Cuplinskas returns to Freeland’s office, senior policy adviser departs
Plus, Hill Climbers takes a dive into the Hill histories of the four new MPs-elect who are all former federal political staffers.
‘Mixed emotions’ for Charette as she prepares to hand over reins of the PCO
Janice Charette’s successor as clerk of the Privy Council, John Hannaford, has been shadowing her in recent weeks in an effort to ensure they ‘don’t miss a beat.’
House scheduled to adjourn for summer on June 23, set to resume sitting again on Sept. 18
MONDAY, JUNE 19 House Sitting—The House is sitting this week. It’s scheduled to adjourn for the summer on June 23. It will break for 12 weeks (June 23-Sept. 18) and will resume sitting on Monday, Sept. 18. It will sit for three weeks (Sept. 18-Oct. 6), and will adjourn on Friday, Oct. 6, for a […]
