Cuba expects Canada’s continued support against American embargo, says new envoy
Cuba’s newest ambassador in Ottawa says he is counting on Canada’s support in the expected United Nations vote to call for the end of the United States’ embargo of his country. For the 30th consecutive year, ending the blockade will be discussed at the UN General Assembly. In the past, Cuba’s position has been supported […]
Kathy Kettler becomes first-ever Inuk chief of staff to a federal minister
Kathy Kettler has become the first-ever Inuk chief of staff on Parliament Hill, after recently being tapped to take charge of Northern Affairs Minister Dan Vandal’s office. Kettler was hired to the role earlier this month, with her predecessor, Jeff Valois, having marked his last day in Vandal’s office on Sept. 9. She was most […]
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Parliamentary party people: packed receptions at the Métropolitain and high class at British high commissioner’s
Week one of the Parliamentary social calendar welcomed MPs, Senators, staffers, lobbyists, and the media back with three nights of back-to-back parties. There were actually more, but I could only go to three.
Canada is lagging on gender parity, and a new campaign wants to fix that
Plus, Manitoba political icon Bill Blaikie died on Sept. 24 of kidney cancer and is remembered for his years of service.
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Monica Lewinsky to share her battle against online harassment, and advocacy work for a safer social media environment on Sept. 27 in Edmonton
MONDAY, SEPT. 26 House Sitting—The House returned on Sept. 20, sitting until Oct. 7. It will break for one week, Oct. 10-14, and will sit for three straight weeks, Oct. 17-Nov. 4. It will take a one-week break, Nov. 7-11. It will return on Nov. 14 and will sit for five straight weeks, Nov. 14-Dec. […]
de Adder’s Take: 09-26-2022
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