This just in: Alex Marland to release new book this fall, No I In Team: Party Loyalty in Canadian Politics, and it looks like another good one
Alex Marland has a new book coming out in October, No I In Team: Party Loyalty in Canadian Politics, published by the University of Toronto Press. Written by Marland, Jared J. Wesley, and Mireille Lalancette, it’s been in the work for years, Marland said on social media last week. “It’s packed with new research and […]
A look at PM Mark Carney’s current senior PMO staff lineup
A slate of former cabinet chiefs of staff are now filling senior roles in Mark Carney’s office, including deputy directors of policy Shaili Patel and Katharine Heus.
Environment Minister Dabrusin taps Matthew Paisley as policy director
Plus, Kieran Steede has been named director of operations and international affairs, and former PMO spokesperson Jenna Ghassabeh is communications director.
Kazakhstan ambassador, Canadian counterpart to speak at July 21 webinar on bilateral relations
MONDAY, JULY 21 Webinar: ‘Canada-Kazakhstan Relations‘—The Embassy of Kazakhstan and the Institute for Peace and Diplomacy host a webinar, “Canada-Kazakhstan Relations: Seizing New Opportunities in a Changing World.” Participants include Kazakh Ambassador to Canada Dauletbek Kussainov; Canada’s Ambassador to Kazakhstan Christopher Duggan; Elena Zabudskaya, Business development officer, City of Greater Sudbury, Ont.; Darren Klinck, Kazakhstan’s […]
Foreign Affairs Minister Anand names policy director, and more
Plus, an updated look at National Defence Minister David McGuinty’s office where Andrew Green has been named director of operations.
Skeleton of new Parliament Welcome Centre starts taking shape
Meanwhile, workers continue to haul bedrock out from under the historic Centre Block building as part of excavations that will reach 23 metres below ground.
Trade Minister Sidhu confirms roster of directors
Plus, AI and Digital Innovation Minister Evan Solomon has made progress in staffing up his new office, and Rob Jamieson is chief of staff to Secretary of State Ruby Sahota.
Prime minister launches meetings with First Nations about Bill C-5
THURSDAY, JULY 10—SUNDAY, JULY 20 Ottawa Bluesfest—Ottawa’s Bluesfest returns for 10 days featuring a lineup of musicians from a variety of genres including blues, world music, alternative, rock, jazz, funk, soul, rap, folk, urban, and more. Thursday, July 10, to Sunday, July 20 in LeBreton Flats Park, Ottawa. Details: ottawabluesfest.ca. TUESDAY, JULY 15 Webinar: Can ‘Mission-Driven’ […]
Minister Champagne brings some fresh faces to finance file
Staffers currently leading Champagne’s policy team previously worked for the ministers of international trade, innovation, and housing.
Who’s who so far in Canada-U.S. Trade Minister LeBlanc’s shop
The ground continues to shift on the Canada-United States trade front, so it’s a good thing Canada-U.S. Trade and One Canadian Economy Minister Dominic LeBlanc—who’s also currently Privy Council president, and minister for intergovernmental affairs—has made strides in firming up his ministerial team. So far reported in LeBlanc’s office are chief of staff Brandan Rowe; […]
