Sport Secretary van Koeverden settles his chief of staff

First-time chief of staff Lauren Hadaller has been tapped to lead van Koeverden’s team.
PM Carney, Minister Valdez raise Pride flag

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More cabinet chiefs of staff confirmed, as other staff hires begin rolling in

Steven Guilbeault has scooped up a former PMO spokesperson to run his Quebec lieutenant office, and has made progress staffing up his culture and identity team.
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All eyes on Trump: meet the top 50 foreign policy influencers navigating Canada’s role in a rocky world

The Hill Times spoke with nearly 20 insiders, including current and former senior government officials, past diplomats, business leaders, analysts, and academics to compile the list of the top 50 foreign policy influencers.
Report cards are out

Plus, the AFN releases its justice strategy today.
The art of the deal: Ambassador Kirsten Hillman a deft hand in navigating Canada’s relationship with Trump

The Canadian ambassador to the U.S. has performed ‘heroically’ as she works to deliver the country’s message to a White House set on upending its relationships with allies, say former envoys.
World leaders converge on Alberta for G7 summit June 15-17

MONDAY, JUNE 9—WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11 Minister Champagne at Montreal Conference 2025—Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne will take part in a fireside chat at the three-day Montreal Conference 2025, hosted by the International Economic Forum of the Americas. Over 150 global leaders, decision-makers, experts, and innovators will share their insights on the most pressing economic, social, and […]
Conservative MP Hoback shows compassion comes first in a crisis

Plus, ISG Senator René Cormier is the Senate’s new deputy Speaker, parliamentarians who’ve died recently will be remembered on June 16, and The Hill Times‘ deputy editor wins an award for a health policy story.
Spending spree

Plus, the AG will issue reports on fighter jets, office space, and more.