Jack Austin writes his memoirs, Unlikely Insider

Plus, Beer Canada to host its first in-person reception with Parliamentarians and staff since the pandemic began, and iPolitics’ Question Period Briefing sees multiple resignations and layoffs.
Politicos, the PM, diplomats celebrate Black History Month at the NAC

The prime minister and one-third of his cabinet were in attendance for a night of dancing, poetry, and the story of Black history in Canada.
Immigration Minister Fraser has a new head of policy

The minister will also soon have a new chief of staff, with Mike Maka set to arrive from Transport Minister Omar Alghabra’s office later this month.
CPAC nabs another Van Dusen as host of Today in Politics podcast

Plus, two Senators are leaving the Red Chamber, and NDP MP Alistair MacGregor has been named his party’s food price inflation critic.
U.S. Ambassador Cohen to speak at Toronto luncheon on Feb. 9

TUESDAY, FEB. 7—THURSDAY, FEB. 9 AFN Water Symposium—The Assembly of First Nations Symposium hosts its sixth Water Symposium and Trade Show, a chance to discuss safe drinking water and wastewater issues specific to First Nations across Canada. This event will take place at the Calgary Telus Convention Centre, Feb. 7-9. Details: afn.ca. TUESDAY, FEB. 7—FRIDAY, […]
De Adder’s Take: 02-08-2023

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New parliamentary affairs head, senior adviser for Foreign Affairs Minister Joly

Plus, there are two new aides to report on Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario Minister Filomena Tassi’s team.
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Project Arrow and the switch to electric vehicles: a Q&A with Flavio Volpe

The head of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association weighs in on the switch to zero-emission vehicles.