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Ukraine supporters rally outside Russian embassy
Hundreds of Ukrainian Canadians and their supporters marched in Ottawa on Feb. 27 outside of Ottawa City Hall to protest Russia’s attack on Ukraine.The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia A man paints the colours of the Ukrainian flag in the snow on Laurier East Avenue on the way to Ottawa City Hall as hundreds […]
Diving into Health Minister Duclos’ team, plus O’Regan has new policy head
After a trying last couple of years amid COVID-19, there’s an almost entirely fresh slate of staff in place in the health minister’s office under Jean-Yves Duclos, a number of whom have followed the minister from his old post. As previously reported, Jamie Kippen has been brought in as chief of staff; he was last […]
House of Commons returns on Feb. 28 for a week
MONDAY, FEB. 28 Black History Month—Every February, people across Canada participate in Black History Month events and festivities that honour the legacy of Black Canadians and their communities. The 2022 theme for Black History Month is: “February and Forever: Celebrating Black History Today and Every Day,” which focuses on recognizing the daily contributions that Black Canadians […]
Fergus to moderate economic recovery talk, suspicious fire at Liberal MP Fonseca’s office
The Pearson Centre is hosting an event tackling the issue of economic recovery in turbulent times on Feb. 28. The guest list includes a smattering of senior business, labour, and political leaders, with a cameo from the Liberal caucus in the form of the event’s moderator, Grit MP Greg Fergus (Hull-Aylmer, Que.). Also featured: Jaqui Parchment, CEO […]
‘Freedom Convoy’ dominated downtown for more than three weeks; living and working in Ottawa’s ‘red zone’
CENTRETOWN—It was eerily quiet on a cold Sunday morning in downtown Ottawa on Feb. 20. After so many weeks of disruption and disorientation, with the eyes of the world on Canada’s capital, the lack of movement, of incessant noise and activity, was a bit surreal. The final and largest confrontation between the “Freedom Convoy” protesters […]
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Most of Veterans Affairs Minister MacAulay’s team intact post-election
Veterans Affairs and Associate Defence Minister Lawrence MacAulay, who’s held his portfolio for the last three years, has locked down a familiar staff team for the new Parliament, with only a few new faces in the mix. As previously reported, Patricia Beh continues as chief of staff to the minister. Sarah Cozzi remains director of […]
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Conservative Party names group in charge of process for next leadership race
Ian Brodie, an associate professor of political science at the University of Calgary and a former chief of staff to prime minister Stephen Harper, will chair the Conservative Party of Canada’s Leadership Election Organizing Committee. This is the committee that will determine the rules, procedures, and dates for the leadership race. The party’s national council […]
