de Adder’s Take: 07-22-2024
MacKinnon takes questions as new labour minister
Carignan takes aim at recruitment in top military role

Canada’s new top military commander Gen. Jennie Carignan says recruitment is her primary focus as she takes on the historic appointment. “The priority is to make sure that we welcome a whole range of Canadian expertise and quality people to ensure that we have the people we need to render our forces ready,” she told […]
Residents relax downtown
Trade Minister Ng wraps up G7 meeting in Italy on July 17

MONDAY, JULY 15—WEDNESDAY, JULY 17 Council of the Federation’s Summer Meeting—Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston, chair of the Council of the Federation, will host the 2024 Summer Meeting of Canada’s Premiers from Monday, July 15, to Wednesday, July 17, at the Westin Nova Scotian in Halifax, N.S. TUESDAY, JULY 16—WEDNESDAY, JULY 17 Minister Ng in Italy for G7 […]
‘We’re nowhere near overcoming’ climate change issues, says Jamaican envoy in wake of Hurricane Beryl

Plus, Danish Ambassador Hanne Fugl Eskjær ends her posting.
de Adder’s Take: 07-17-2024
Global Affairs’ chef returns to National Arts Centre for Chef’s Table weekend

Plus, Tory MP Robert Kitchen and Liberal MP Michael McLeod announce they won’t seek re-election, and the Chamber of Commerce names Candace Laing as its new president and CEO.
New roles abound in Housing Minister Fraser’s office

Changes include Dalton Wakely’s promotion to operations and planning director, replacing Sebastian Clarke, who’s now director of intergovernmental affairs and external relations.
de Adder’s Take: 07-15-2024