Wilson-Raybould says new book will be ‘a roadmap’ for ‘true reconciliation’
Fresh off being named a finalist for this year’s Shaughnessy Cohen Prize for Political Writing for her September 2021 memoir ‘Indian’ in the Cabinet, former justice minister Jody Wilson-Raybould has announced that she is writing another book. True Reconciliation: How to Be a Force for Change will be a “roadmap to advancing true reconciliation across […]
Ukrainian Hill staffers find solace, community as they help compatriots and each other
Working on Parliament Hill means tackling a myriad of issues in a given year—and some hit close to home. For Ukrainians working in the offices of MPs and ministers, an already tumultuous time was made even more so when the Russian invasion of Ukraine began in late February. But grief can be a unifier, and […]
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Katharine Heus returns to lead Minister Hajdu’s office
Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu, who’s also responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario, will soon welcome Katharine Heus back to her 21-member office as chief of staff. Heus, who was previously director of operations to former Indigenous services minister Marc Miller, is set to return from maternity leave mid-month. As previously […]
Next defence policy review unlikely to alter dated Strong, Secure, Engaged approach: Q&A with Kim Richard Nossal
The next defence policy review is unique in Canadian history, representing the first time a prime minister has conducted a review twice in their tenure, but it’s unlikely to achieve different results than the past, says procurement expert Kim Richard Nossal. “What we’re going to find [is] that we do three things in the world: […]
105th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge
The Central Band of the Canadian Armed Forces stands on parade at the National War Memorial on April 9, 2022, as part of a ceremony marking the 105th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia Governor General Mary Simon and her husband Whit Fraser arrive at the National […]
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Meet Environment Minister Guilbeault’s new team
With the recent release of the federal government’s 2030 emissions reduction plan, plenty of eyes are on Environment and Climate Change Minister Steven Guilbeault and his team, which includes two policy directors, Joanna Dafoe and Michael Brewster. Dafoe leads climate and international affairs policy for Guilbeault, and has been in the environment minister’s office since […]
New book delves into political and diplomatic backstory of 1972 Summit Series
Gary Smith, a former Canadian diplomat and ambassador, is marking the 50th anniversary of the 1972 Summit series with a book about the behind-the-scenes political and diplomatic drama that went into organizing it. The book, Ice War Diplomat: Hockey Meets Cold War Politics at the 1972 Summit Series, published by Douglas & McIntyre, will be released on April 16 […]
Wilkinson to deliver remarks at C.D. Howe Institute event on Tuesday, April 12
MONDAY, APRIL 11 House Sitting—The House of Commons is taking a two-week break, April 11-22, and will return on April 25-May 20. It will break from May 23-27, and will sit May 30-June 23. It will break for the summer on June 23 and will return on Sept. 19 and will sit Sept. 19-Oct. 7, […]
