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Quebec Conservative MP Blaney bows out, so that’s 22 incumbents not running in next election
Conservative MP Steven Blaney, who was first elected in 2006 in Bellechasse-Les Etchemins-Lévis, Que., says he won’t run in the next election, making him the 22nd incumbent MP who will be not be running. Mr. Blaney, 56, who was the minister of public safety, veterans affairs, and the minster of state for La Francophonie under prime […]
Simon to be officially installed as Canada’s 30th governor general on Monday, July 26
MONDAY, JULY 26 House Not Sitting—The House, which has been sitting in a hybrid format during the pandemic with most MPs connecting remotely, is now adjourned for three months, until Monday, Sept. 20. In the fall and winter, the House is scheduled to sit for 11 weeks over September, October, November, and December. It will […]
de Adder’s Take: 07-26-2021
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Ottawa reopening as COVID measures ease
People walking in the Byward Market Square on July 18, two days after Ontario entered stage three of the province’s COVID-19 reopening plan. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia Street musician playing in the Byward Market on July 18, two days after Ontario entered stage three of the province’s COVID-19 reopening plan. The Hill […]
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D’Arcy McGee’s former manager finds a new home on the farm
Jeff O’Reilly, former manager of popular political staffer pub D’Arcy McGee’s on Sparks Street, has a new job after leaving his old one during the pandemic. Despite serving there for more than 20 years, he parted ways with the company that owns the bar during the COVID-19 crisis in January, and while he’s had to […]
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Paramathasan exits Minister Duclos’ office for Harvard
Treasury Board President Jean-Yves Duclos recently bade farewell to his aide for the last year and a half, Michael Paramathasan, who’s exited his post as director of labour relations to the minister to pursue a master’s degree at Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government. Mr. Paramathasan was promoted to his most recent role this past […]
