‘It defines the nation’s capital and community’: Ottawa MPs celebrate Rideau Canal brief reopening, but lament shorter seasons due to climate change
Liberal MP Yasir Naqvi says the canal is a great public space during winter where ‘you can see the incredible diversity of our country represented.’
Champagne to speak at Ottawa Mayor’s Breakfast on Feb. 27 at Ottawa City Hall
MONDAY, FEB. 26 House Sitting Schedule—The House is scheduled to sit for a total of 125 days in 2024. The House returns for one week (Feb. 26-March 1), and breaks for two weeks (March 4-15). The House comes back again on March 18 and sits for a week until March 22. It breaks for two […]
Amnesty International Canada granted request to deliver arguments in multi-billion-dollar Black class action lawsuit against feds
Plus, Glen McGregor gets hired by CITY, Susan Delacourt’s X account get hacked, the Russian Embassy urges Canada to ‘stop interfering,’ Peter MacArthur joins Canada-Australia forum, and Liberal MP Kirsty Duncan is back at her piano as her battle with cancer continues.
de Adder’s Take: 02-26-2024
International Development Minister Hussen adds policy adviser to team
Plus, there are a few staff changes to note since Hill Climbers’ last update on Justice Minister Arif Virani’s office.
de Adder’s Take: 02-21-2024
Tory MPs dive into the future of conservatism in Canada on Feb. 22
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 21 House Sitting Schedule—The House is scheduled to sit for a total of 125 days in 2024. The House is on a one-week break through Feb. 23. It returns for one week (Feb. 26-March 1), and breaks for two weeks (March 4-15). The House comes back again on March 18 and sits for […]
‘We want Canada to be on the ground’: Cypriot envoy calls for Ottawa to reopen high commission
Canada has been without an embassy in Cyprus since 1970, and is the only G7 country without a diplomatic presence on the island nation.
Prolific author and Senator David Adams Richards put into focus of new film
Plus, meet the Progressive Senate Group’s new leadership team, Nova Scotia Senator Réjean Aucoin joins the Canadian Senate Group, and uOttawa Press opens a storefront ‘Studio’ inside the Sun Life Financial Centre.
Politics this morning: Spurned and adjourned
Plus, Liberals should perhaps avoid photographs with crustaceans in the future.
