Solar eclipse comes to Parliament Hill

CPAC’s Omayra Issa recognized as young global leader by World Economic Forum

Plus, Hannah Thibedeau’s new role at Global Public Affairs, and the search begins for Parliament Hill’s cutest pet.
de Adder’s Take: 04-08-2024

Jane Philpott to discuss her new book with Paul Wells on April 9

MONDAY, APRIL 8 House Sitting Schedule—The House is scheduled to sit for a total of 125 days in 2024. The House returns on Monday, April 8, and will sit until April 19. It takes a one-week break (April 22-26), returns on April 29, and will sit for two weeks (April 29-May 10). The House returns […]
Champagne, Vandal, LeBlanc add to their teams

For one, Public Safety, Democratic Institutions, and Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc has a new issues manager on board.
de Adder’s Take: 04-03-2024

Bloc MP Denis Trudel stars in Hey Major’s new music video

Plus, Harper-era cabinet minister Tony Clement joins the Sandstone Group, the nascent Canadian Peace Museum looks for support, and the Pearson Centre will celebrate Joe Clark at an event in May.
Parliamentarians dive into the future of the news media at April 8 roundtable

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3 House Sitting Schedule—The House is scheduled to sit for a total of 125 days in 2024. It is currently on a two-week break, and returns again on Monday, April 8, when it will sit until April 19. It takes a one-week break (April 22-26), returns on April 29, and will sit for […]
Virtual reality: COVID leaves legacy of remote work for cabinet staff

‘If Parliament is able to work remotely and able to kind of continue and carry out its function, it’s set a bit of a precedent for everyone else,’ says former staffer John O’Leary.
Sport Minister Carla Qualtrough in need of a new press secretary

Plus, Housing and Infrastructure Minister Sean Fraser has hired a new lead creative media adviser, among other recent office changes.