de Adder’s Take: 12-11-2023
Noël Kinsella, who died last week, was a ‘loyal servant to Canada,’ says Poilievre
Plus, Carleton University creates political management scholarship in honour of Jaimie Anderson; Poilievre urges everyone to watch his ‘much-acclaimed documentary’; Irem Koca new reporter at The Hill Times; Poloz to take part in talk on economic forecasting; James Travers Fellowship applications open; feds nominate Eric Janse House Clerk; and more.
Country’s top general talks Canadian Defence Policy in Theory and Practice at Juneau and Lagassé’s book launch
Military brass, foreign affairs wonks and students packed a Château Laurier reception room for a free textbook and a Q&A with Gen. Wayne Eyre.
A dive into Public Safety, Intergovernmental Affairs, and Democratic Institutions Minister LeBlanc’s 28-member office
Dominic LeBlanc’s office includes three directors of policy—one for each of his cabinet portfolios—and one deputy director for public safety.
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland greets Daniel Blaikie, NDP finance critic
Senate mulls covering social media subscriptions
Plus, Jewish and Muslim Senate staffers pull together amid Israel-Hamas war, David R. Samson takes home the Balisillie Prize, and former senator Diane Griffin gets a new gig atop UPEI.
de Adder’s Take: 12-06-2023
Intelligence adviser Jody Thomas talks national security at Dec. 7 panel
MONDAY, DEC. 4—THURSDAY, DEC. 7 Chiefs on the Hill 2023—The Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs will hold its Government Relations Week, “Chiefs on the Hill,” from Monday, Dec. 4, to Thursday, Dec. 7 on Parliament Hill. Fire chiefs will meet with Members of Parliament and other elected or senior officials to discuss key issues in the fire […]
A look at Labour and Seniors Minister Seamus O’Regan’s team
O’Regan currently has a number of acting directors in his office, including acting policy director Lhori Webster, and acting parliamentary affairs director Jonathan Robinson.
‘Incredibly entertaining’: Chrétien, Trudeau, Liberals celebrate MacAulay’s 35 years on the Hill
Plus, Dhanraj takes on CBC News primetime spot; Karadeglija joins CP; Green toasts his staffers; Stojsic leaving Global News; Ghiz to host holiday reception; and Angus sees tin foil hats.
