Director-level changes for ministers Gould, Fraser, LeBlanc

After losing his parliamentary affairs director to the public safety minister, Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc has found a new one from Immigration Minister Sean Fraser’s team.
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de Adder’s Take: 06-05-2023
Talaga keynote speaker at Indigenous History and Heritage Gathering on June 5 at Ottawa’s Shaw Centre

House Sitting—The House is sitting this week and will set every week until June 23. It’s scheduled to adjourn for the summer on June 23. It will break for 12 weeks (June 23-Sept. 18) and will resume sitting on Monday, Sept. 18. It will sit for three weeks (Sept. 18-Oct. 6), and will adjourn on […]
This just in: Defend or defund? Macdonald-Laurier Institute to host talk on role of CBC in digital age

Plus, the Hnatyshyn Foundation to host fundraiser supporting damaged Ukrainian cultural institutions, and World BEYOND War activists disrupt opening of military weapons convention CANSEC.
Riverkeeper gala housewarming raises $345,000 at Ottawa’s hottest party on the water

The non-profit organization dedicated to protecting the capital watershed hosted its signature shindig at the newly renovated Ottawa River House in Rockcliffe Park on May 31.
Press secretary, comms director openings for ministers Joly, St-Onge

Plus, Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson has shaken up his regional adviser lineup, and FedDev Ontario Minister Filomena Tassi has a new aide.
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Defence industry descends on Ottawa for two days of CANSEC, starting May 31

MONDAY, MAY 29—WEDNESDAY, MAY 31 Canadian Animal Health Institute Convention—The Canadian Animal Health Institute hosts its 2023 Annual Convention from May 29-31. This year’s theme is “The Power of Connection,” featuring speakers, panels, and networking opportunities that will bring together Canada’s top animal health companies. This event will take place at the Fairmont Château Laurier, […]
Cameron Ahmad reflects on nine years on Parliament Hill

Ahmad will mark his last day in Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s office on June 2.