Close race expected for Cutest Pets on the Hill contest
Plus: judicial recount confirms the Liberals have Milton East-Halton Hills South, Ont.; former NDP staffer Anthony Salloum launches a ‘cathartic’ blog; and Tessie Sanci takes over as The Hill Times‘ deputy editor.
G7 finance ministers meet for the second day in Banff, and Carney holds a presser
Plus, new MPs get an orientation in parliamentary procedures.
Carney convenes cabinet forum
Prime Minister Mark Carney collected his cabinet for an afternoon “planning forum” held at Meech Lake in Gatineau Park on May 20. The PMO said through the forum “the government will advance its plans to build a stronger economy, strengthen Canada’s trade relationships, bring down the cost of living, and keep communities safe.” The Hill […]
The 20th Century Boys rocked the Rainbow, and raised $4,500 for PAL Ottawa
The 20th Century Boys returned to the Rainbow Bistro for their annual spring fundraiser, and they rocked it.
Champagne and Ukraine’s FinMin speak at the G7 summit
Plus, Carney huddles with his cabinet.
de Adder’s Take: 05-19-2025
Coyne launches his book, The Crisis of Canadian Democracy, May 21 at the Métropolitain Brasserie in Ottawa
TUESDAY, MAY 20 Webinar: ‘Elections in Troubled Times’—McGill University hosts a webinar, “Elections in Troubled Times: The 2025 Canadian Election in Historical Perspective Webinar,” featuring four authors—Patrice Dutil, Barbara Messamore, David MacKenzie, and Tom Flanagan—who’ve recently written books on the 1867, 1921, 1945, and 1993 elections. What are the parallels? How were things different? Tuesday, May […]
Seized By Uncertainty wins prestigious $60,000 Donner Prize, best public policy book of the year
Also, Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami celebrates country food and culture, Freedom Convoy-inspired play is coming to the NAC, and Métis artist’s work gets national audience.
Author says Canada’s ability to scale up companies involves fixing problems with corporate governance in Western economies
The following is an excerpt from Hard Lessons in Corporate Governance, by Bryce C. Tingle, shortlisted for this year’s Donner Prize, one of the best public policy books of the year.
Matthew Perry’s legacy returns to his roots to build a home for recovery
On May 15, the Matthew Perry Foundation of Canada broke ground and planted a cherry tree at the Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre, the site of its first in a series of nationwide recovery homes.
