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 […]
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.
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.
Nova Scotia Premier Houston to deliver speech at Empire Club of Canada in Toronto on Dec. 4
MONDAY, DEC. 4 House Sitting—The House will sit for two more weeks, until Dec. 15. It’s scheduled to return on Monday, Jan. 29, 2024. Church on Monday—Former longtime Liberal staffer Leslie Church hosts “Church on Monday,” a fundraising event in support of her campaign for the Liberal nomination in the southern Ontario riding of Toronto–St. […]
de Adder’s Take: 12-04-2023
A tour of Tourism Minister Martinez Ferrada’s team
Senior staff to the minister include director of policy Sandenga Yeba and director of parliamentary affairs Béatrice Lavallée.
Tory Leader Poilievre to give C.D. Howe’s inaugural Hugh and Laura MacKinnon luncheon address on Dec. 1
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 29 House Sitting—The House will sit for four weeks, until Dec. 15. It’s scheduled to return on Monday, Jan. 29, 2024. Defence Procurement Conference—The Canadian Global Affairs Institute hosts its annual Defence Procurement Conference. Among the working themes are “Reinvigorating Canadian industry’s relationship with Defence,” “The NATO Defence Production Action Plan and the Implications for […]
Tory MP Raquel Dancho welcomes new member of Conservative caucus
Plus, Kichesippi Beer Co. is opening a new Sparks Street pop-up shop, the Pearson Centre is expanding into the podcast sphere, and Senator Judy White has chosen her Red Chamber home with the Progressive Senate Group.
de Adder’s Take: 11-29-2023
