How a former Hill staffer is lionizing a Canadian that helped end the Troubles
Irish Taoiseach Micheál Martin remarked that a new scholarship named for John de Chastelain will ‘help foster peace and reconciliation worldwide.’
Minister Joly to discuss Canada’s plan for industrial leadership in Toronto on Oct. 9
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 8 World Mental Health Day—The Union of Safety and Justice Employees hosts its annual World Mental Health Day reception in support of Canada’s frontline federal public safety personnel, and those who suffer from Occupational Stress Injuries. Members of Parliament, Senators, and staff are welcome. Wednesday, Oct. 8, in Room 310, Wellington Building, 180 […]
de Adder’s Take: 10-08-2025
Day two for debate on McGuinty’s military justice bill
Plus, a revised border bill could hit the floor of the House today.
The Poilievres guest star on a pair of podcasts
Also, the Parliamentary Press Gallery ‘mugs’ four former members, the search is on for Parliament’s first visual artist laureate, and the Writers’ Trust reveals Balsillie Prize shortlist and fundraising total from Politics and the Pen.
Convoy protest organizers Lich, Barber sentenced to house arrest
Chris Barber and Tamara Lich were sentenced to 12 months of house arrest, followed by six months under curfew, for their roles in organizing the 2022 trucker convoy protest that gridlocked downtown Ottawa for weeks.
Carney meets Trump
Plus, the premiers of Alberta, and the N.W.T. will speak in Ottawa.
Q&A | Reviving a ‘bold and unapologetic’ NDP after a ‘timid’ 2025 platform, with Peter Julian
‘We have to be bold and unapologetic about what we propose to make a difference in people’s lives,’ says former NDP MP Peter Julian.
Meet the staffers supporting secretaries of state Sarai, van Koeverden
Olga Radchenko is running policy for the secretary of state for international development, while Nathan Abdelnour is the senior-most policy aide in the sport office.
20th Century Boys play tribute to former bandmate Peter Linkletter
A year after his death, Linkletter’s bandmates, friends, and family packed the Rainbow Bistro on Oct. 2 to raise more than $3,000 in his honour for St. Mary’s Home.
