MPs’ annual office budgets for 2025-26
The office expense budget for MPs has increased by $5-million this fiscal year compared to 2024-25.
G7 speakers descend on Ottawa (and Chelsea)
Plus, unpacking Poilievre’s promise to end the Temporary Foreign Worker Program.
Fisheries Minister Thompson in market for new policy director, with 16 staff currently on board
The team includes Morgan McCullough as director of operations and aquaculture, policy adviser Jackson Coles, and director of communications Emily Heffernan.
Alberta Premier Smith to headline Canada Strong and Free Network conference in Calgary on Sept. 6
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 3—FRIDAY, SEPT. 5 Assembly of First Nations’ AGA—The Assembly of First Nations hosts its annual general assembly. Wednesday, Sept. 3, to Friday, Sept. 5, at the RBC Convention Centre, 375 York Ave., Winnipeg. Details: afn.ca/events. Cabinet Retreat—Prime Minister Mark Carney and his front bench will huddle in Toronto ahead of this month’s return […]
de Adder’s Take: 09-03-2025
Don’t call it a retreat
Plus, Poilievre talks immigration in Mississauga.
Grit MP Duguid to seek vacant House lead of Canada-U.S. group
Plus, former PM Joe Clark lends his voice to a new book on Southeast Asian refugees, interim NDP Leader Don Davies talks about his party’s rebuild, and an Ottawa park will soon be connected to GG Mary Simon.
NDP’s leadership race kickstarts
Plus, Freeland hosts a ‘made in Canada’ rail and ferries summit.
A look at Jobs and Families Minister Hajdu’s 28-member team
Sebastian Clarke is director of policy to Minister Hajdu, supported by deputy directors Crystina Dundas and Ellen Galupo.
de Adder’s Take: 09-01-2025
