Assembly of First Nations gathers in Winnipeg for its annual meeting

MONDAY, SEPT. 1 Senator Seidman’s Retirement—Today is Quebec Conservative Senator Judith Seidman’s 75th birthday, which means her mandatory retirement from the Senate. 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., […]
de Adder’s Take: 09-01-2025
GDP report incoming

Plus, the feds wrap a consultation on the new home-building agency.
Budget consultation extended

Plus, the PBO estimates the cost of paying public servants.
A dozen staffers accounted for so far on Treasury Board President Ali’s team

Matthieu Perrotin will be joining the team as director of issues management and deputy director of communications as of Sept. 3.
Sen. Seidman’s official farewell to the Red Chamber happens as she marks her 75th birthday on Sept. 1

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 27 Elevate Girls on the Hill—Elevate International hosts a leadership forum that brings girls and young women to the steps of Parliament Hill for a day of leadership, empowerment, and celebration. Students, emerging leaders, Members of Parliament, educators, and changemakers will take part in keynote speeches, youth-led panels, and leadership workshops. Wednesday, Aug. […]
Freelance journalist Justin Ling’s new book chronicles the 45th election

Plus, former Harper-era cabinet minister Gail Shea has died, U.S. Ambassador Hoekstra to speak in Ottawa next month, and office politics take on a new meaning.
de Adder’s Take: 08-27-2025
Carney and McGuinty meet the troops

Plus, Stephen Fuhr meets with the F-35 builder in Texas.
Carney meets Merz in Germany

Plus, what MP office budgets look like this year.