Celebrating Black History at the Canadian Museum of History

The prime minister declared four more years of the International Decade for People of African Descent at the Government of Canada’s 2024 Black History Month Celebration.
Diversity, Inclusion Minister Khera hires three new staffers

Plus, Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly added a new aide, and Hill Climbers catches up with staffing in National Revenue Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau’s shop.
Auditor General Hogan tables ArriveCan report on Feb. 12

TUESDAY, FEB. 6—THURSDAY, FEB. 8 Arctic360 Annual Conference—Former Conservative leader Erin O’Toole will deliver remarks at the Arctic 360 Conference taking place from Feb. 6-8 on the theme “Prosperity, Community, Security: It’s Time to Meet the Challenge.” Other speaks include Signe Burgstaller, Sweden’s ambassador to Canada; Trine Jøranli Eskedal, Norway’s ambassador to Canada; Hanne Fugl Eskjær, Denmark’s ambassador to Canada; Hlynur Guðjónsson, […]
‘Contagious charisma’: diplomatic community mourns Dominican envoy

Plus, the Parliamentary Press Gallery has a choice to make, two former staffers open a boutique consultancy in Toronto, and heritage advocates will discuss the fate of 24 Sussex Drive on Feb. 21.
‘Your friends are constantly keeping your feet to the fire’: meet two staffers helping to confront Canada’s housing crisis

‘Housing is an important issue, it’s an important issue for the Canadian people, it’s an important issue for young people, it’s an important issue for me,’ says Josh Mbandi.
CMPA produces pair of Prime Time parties at annual conference

The Canadian Media Producers Association’s Prime Time conference returned to Ottawa for three days of networking, workshops, panel discussions, and, of course, plenty of parties.
de Adder’s Take: 02-07-2024
Staff changes for Treasury Board President Anand, Health Minister Holland

Updates for Health Minister Mark Holland’s office include the addition of Fatima Asghar as a junior policy adviser.
Politics This Morning: Alberta’s new kid in town

Plus, Air Canada CEO Michael Rousseau will testify about his company’s treatment of travellers with disabilities.
de Adder’s Take: 02-05-2024