NDP’s new slate of critics comes online
On Oct. 29, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh announced the new set of critics and roles that the NDP MPs will be taking on in the coming parliamentary session. This lineup sees women in critical critic roles like environment and climate change, foreign affairs, national defence, and Indigenous services, with new MPs taking on core duties. “Canadians […]
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Who’ll stop the rain for cabinet swearing-in ceremony in Ottawa
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks on Oct. 26, 2021, during a media availability in the Sir John A. MacDonald building after the swearing in of his cabinet for the 44th Parliament. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Sophie Grégoire Trudeau arrive at Rideau Hall on Oct. 26, 2021. The […]
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UN Climate Conference COP26 happening in Glasgow, U.K., until Nov. 12
MONDAY, NOV. 1–FRIDAY, NOV. 12 UN Climate Conference UNFCCC COP 26—The 26th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP 26) to the UNFCCC will take place from Monday, Nov. 1 to Friday, Nov. 12, in Glasgow, U.K. Contact: UNFCCC Secretariat by e-mail at secretariat@unfccc.int; https://unfccc.int/calendar MONDAY, NOV. 1 Building Canada’s Rare Drug Program: A Boldacious Billion$ Investment—The […]
Pearson Centre holding talk on ‘Defining Systemic Racism’; Rosie Thompson joins forces with Lisa Raitt and Anne McLellan; and Barry Turner dies of cancer
The Pearson Centre is holding a webinar on ‘Defining Systemic Racism’ on Tuesday, Nov. 2, 4 p.m.-5:15 p.m. with panellists Indira Naidoo-Harris, associate VP, diversity and human rights, University of Guelph, former Ontario MPP and national broadcaster; Rachel Décoste, director of diversity, equity, and inclusion at the National Film Board of Canada, cross-sectoral in strategic […]
Political reporters not exempt from stories that ‘reflect the complexity of our society’: journalists, experts
In many ways, journalists “have a duty” when it comes to reporting on diverse issues as political reporters, say journalists, after a federal election during which many stakeholders representing marginalized groups said issues went largely ignored by the campaigning politicians and those reporting on them. Megan DeLaire, a freelance reporter, said that while there is […]
Hill Climbers: O’Toole’s OLO sees some staff changes, promotions post-election
Change is in the air on Parliament Hill, and while many members of Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole’s office are resuming their posts, Hill Climbers understands there have been a few key changes, including Jake Enwright’s promotion to deputy chief of staff. Tausha Michaud, who was campaign secretary for the Conservatives during the recent election, remains […]
Hill Climbers: Howard staying on as chief of staff to NDP’s Singh, comms team confirmed
Offices across the Hill are being set up and rejigged post-election, and while the NDP is still settling its central staff team, Hill Climbers has confirmed that Jennifer Howard is staying on as chief of staff, while Mélanie Richer will remain director of communications. Ms. Howard has been chief of staff to Mr. Singh since December […]
