Chrétien-era minister Don Boudria celebrates 40-50-75 at The Mét
The Chrétien-era cabinet minister-turned lobbyist celebrated his 75th birthday, a 50-year career in politics, and the 40th anniversary of his first election to Parliament with a Sept. 16 bash at The Mét.
Byelection nail-biter: NDP fills its Dance card in Winnipeg, while Sauvé shows out for the Bloc
Plus, Liberal MP Kirsty Duncan publishes a new book, Roméo Dallaire will resume his book tour this fall, and another retired top solider—Walter Natynczyk—is named this year’s Vimy Award laureate.
Anand pushes for AI in federal public service
Plus, Senators return to the Hill.
Environment Minister Guilbeault in the market for a new chief of staff
Plus, Housing Minister Sean Fraser has a new communications adviser, and Hill Climbers catches up with some former staff.
Parliament Hill a hive of activity as MPs return
The Hill Times
Gould highlights Liberal House business: taking on Poilievre
Government House Leader Karina Gould convened reporters to talk about government priorities on Parliament’s first day back, but spent much of her time castigating Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre. The day before, Poilievre held a Parliament Hill press conference where he said the federal government’s price on carbon would cause a “nuclear winter” for the economy. […]
The Other Hill to launch with introspective chat on Ottawa’s future
Plus: Tory MP Rachael Thomas has a baby; authors Murray Sinclair, Stephen Maher, John Vaillant, and Marie Wilson are coming to the Toronto authors’ festival; and ex-MP Robert-Falcon Ouellette will take part in a uOttawa event on Oct. 1.
House is back on Monday, Sept. 16
TUESDAY, SEPT. 10—TUESDAY, SEPT. 24 UN General Assembly—The 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly is taking place in New York City with a high-level General Debate. Tuesday, Sept. 10, to Tuesday, Sept. 24. MONDAY, SEPT. 16 House Resumes Sitting—The House will resume sitting on Monday, Sept. 16, and will sit for four weeks […]
de Adder’s Take: 09-16-2024
Back in action
Plus, byelection day is here.
