Tory MPs Lantsman, Brock to host ‘Pints & Politics’ gathering on July 26 in Kitchener

MONDAY, JULY 24 House Not Sitting—The House has adjourned for the summer and is on break for 12 weeks. It will resume sitting again on Monday, Sept. 18. It will sit for three weeks (Sept. 18-Oct. 6), and will adjourn on Friday, Oct. 6, for a week. It will resume sitting on Monday, Oct. 16, […]
Bill Vigars, Terry Fox’s confidante, to release ‘a once in a lifetime read’; Griffith wants in-person citizenship oath; Proof Strategies grows

Plus, a byelection in Calgary will take place on Monday, July 24, and Gerda Hnatyshyn, wife of former GG Ray Hnatyshyn, dies in Ottawa on July 14.
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Calgary Heritage voters head to the polls on July 24

WEDNESDAY, JULY 19 House Not Sitting—The House has adjourned for the summer and is on break for 12 weeks. It will resume sitting again on Monday, Sept. 18. It will sit for three weeks (Sept. 18-Oct. 6), and will adjourn on Friday, Oct. 6, for a week. It will resume sitting on Monday, Oct. 16, […]
Baran, Surkes appointed practitioners in residence at Carleton University’s political management program

Plus, the prime minister makes some senior federal public service moves, and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh and his wife Gurkiran Kaur are expecting another addition to the family.
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French Ambassador hosts blow-out Bastille Day BBQ

More than 1,200 politicos, diplomats, and francophones flocked to the French Embassy on July 14 for a night of fine food and fireworks.
Regional adviser, comms assistant join Health Minister Duclos’ team

Plus, Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino and Seniors Minister Kamal Khera each have a new aide in their ministerial offices.
Charlie Foran is leaving the Writers’ Trust; Madan exits CTV News; and James Cameron comes to Ottawa

Critically acclaimed author Charles Foran has announced that he will step down as executive director of the Writers’ Trust of Canada at the end of the year. “As an author, I benefited from the attention of Writers’ Trust in my career,” he said in an email on July 11. “As executive director for the past […]
Senior adviser John Brodhead exits Prime Minister’s Office

Plus, there are a number of staff changes to report in Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson’s office, including the exit of two directors.