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 […]
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Seeing double: a look at International Development Minister Sajjan’s new team
Responsible for two portfolios, International Development Minister Harjit Sajjan, who’s also in charge of the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, has two directors of policy and two press secretaries in his office. As previously reported, Ashley Wright is chief of staff to the minister. Sacha Atherly has been named director of policy for international […]
Senator McCallum to speak at Western Indigenous Consultation and Engagement Conference on Feb. 23
MONDAY, FEB. 21 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 […]
