European Union celebrates at the gallery

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It was a Hill housewarming fit for a King

With the Royals away, politicos, politicians, and journalists partied the night away on May 27 at Earnscliffe Strategies’ and Politico’s spring housewarming at The Métropolitan Brasserie.
Former top U.S. diplomat Mike Pompeo opens CANSEC as conference returns to Ottawa May 28-29

WEDNESDAY, MAY 28 Panel: ‘The Arctic’—The Canadian Club of Ottawa hosts a panel discussion, “The Arctic: Four Leaders, Four Perspectives,” featuring Yukon Premier Ranj Pillai; Natan Obed, president of Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami; Lt.-Gen. Steve Boivin, Commander Canadian Joint Operations Command; and Sean Boyd, board chair, Agnico Eagle Mines. Wednesday, May 28, at 12 p.m. ET […]
‘We’re hurt, too’: U.S. envoy counters Canadians’ outrage over annexation threats

U.S. envoy Pete Hoekstra says he is ‘not very sympathetic’ to the pain Canadians feel over Trump’s annexation threats as he looks to the future.
Bloc calls for new vote in Terrebonne as all four recount results are made official

Plus, The Globe‘s Robert Fife wins the Michener-Baxter Award, three former MPs will dissect the Throne Speech on May 29, the Canadian Senators Group gains two new faces, and Bruce Campion-Smith gets mugged.
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Leaders debate reply to the Throne Speech

Plus, CANSEC kicks off in the capital.
A horse-drawn carriage and military parade close a whirlwind royal visit filled with pomp and style

King Charles and Queen Camilla were the guests of honour in Canada ahead of the Throne Speech receiving a royal salute, gun salute, and cheers from an adoring crowd in Ottawa.
Crowds gather to witness royal procession for Throne Speech

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Who’s ready for Throne Speech Bingo?

Plus, a dispatch from King Charles’ Ottawa exploits.