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Senator Black hosts whiskey shindig
On June 15, Canadian Senators Group Senator Rob Black hosted the final reception of the season, to showcase grains and oilseed farmers.The Hill Times photograph by Cynthia Münster NDP MP Alistair MacGregor left, Sen. Robert Black, Brendan Byrne of the Grain Farmers of Ontario, and Liberal MP Frances Drouin. The Hill Times photograph by Cynthia […]
Veteran Conservative staffer Martin Bélanger exits the Hill after 16 years
After working under three Conservative leaders, and two interim ones, senior Conservative staffer Martin Bélanger officially bid farewell to Parliament Hill on June 10. Bélanger was most recently a deputy chief of staff and senior Quebec adviser in the Conservative Official Opposition Leader’s Office (OLO), to both former leader Erin O’Toole and interim leader Candice […]
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Diplomatic Circles: Austria celebrates 70
Austria’s Minister for the EU andConstitution Karoline Edtstadler, left, andAustrian Ambassador Sylvia Meier-Kajbic.The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia Edtstadler, Meier-Kajbic, and Sandra McCardell,Global Affairs’ assistant deputy minister for Europe,Arctic, the Middle East, and Maghreb, mark 70 yearsof official Canada-Austria diplomatic relations at theofficial residence on May 27The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia Hannes […]
Diplomatic Circles: Mexican week kicks off, Hungary in concert with Ukraine
Mexican Ambassador Juan José GómezCamacho addresses attendees.The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia Mi Nombre es Mexico hails from the state ofAguascalientes.The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia Jacqueline Marquez Rojano, and members of the mariachi band Mi Nombre es Mexico participated in the opening of Mexican Week in Canada festivities on May 19 at […]
Japan eager to see Canada’s new Indo-Pacific strategy, says new ambassador
As the wait for Canada’s highly anticipated Indo-Pacific strategy continues, Japan’s new ambassador is hoping to see it released by the end of the year. “The Japanese government has been waiting for the formulation of the Canadian strategy on Asia-Pacific,” said Japanese Ambassador Kanji Yamanouchi, who officially started his post earlier this month. He said […]
Father’s Day on the Hill sets stage for launch of foundation supporting men’s mental health
Father’s Day on the Hill, an annual event that raises awareness about men’s mental health, will return in-person to Parliament Hill for its fifth anniversary on June 15. And as part of the event, Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux is set to launch the Hi Dad Foundation, a year-round initiative that will continue the work of raising awareness around the importance […]
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Portraits around Parliament
Former House Speaker Geoff Regan poses for a portrait in his office while speaking to The Hill Times on Nov. 28, 2018. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade Desmond Cole, author of The Skin We’re In, poses for a portrait in downtown Ottawa on Feb. 11, 2020. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade […]
