Who’s who in Emergency Minister Olszweski’s shop

Dan Lussier is back in the political trenches as director of policy to the minister, supported by deputy director Tania Amghar.
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PM Carney and Poland’s Tusk talk trade and Ukraine

Plus, the international trade minister kickstarts his trip to Brazil and Colombia.
A dozen Senators, MP Turnbull taking part in Victoria Forum

Also, British Columbia Premier David Eby is coming to Ottawa on Sept. 18, ex-Liberal MP Soraya Martinez Ferrada will take part in a pre-mayoral race debate in Montreal, and veteran CBC correspondent Brian Stewart is publishing his memoir next month.
Mexican embassy to launch new book on cultural diplomacy and free trade

SUNDAY, AUG. 24—TUESDAY, AUG. 26 Victoria Forum—The Senate of Canada co-hosts the Victoria Forum. This year’s theme is: “Towards a Better Future: Shifting the Trajectory.” Over a dozen Canadian Senators will deliver remarks, as well as Parliamentary Secretary Ryan Turnbull and former prime minister Joe Clark, among others. Sunday, Aug. 14 to Tuesday, Aug. 26, […]
Carney and Trump to ‘reconvene shortly’

Plus, the Oceans Protection Plan has part of its funding on the line, as per Transport Department’s plan for 2025-26.
Housing minister meets the Toronto mayor

Plus, Dominic LeBlanc’s conflict of interest screen concerning J.D. Irving and his businesses has an update.
Peru flies its flag

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Belgium marks national day

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Plugging into Energy Minister Hodgson’s team

The minister now has a 17-member staff contingent, which includes Carolyn Svonkin as director of communications and Bryn de Chastelain as director of operations.