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 […]
Canada struck ‘good balance’ in approach with China, says new U.K. envoy
The United Kingdom’s newest envoy to Canada says London isn’t worried about how Canada has handled its relationship with Beijing. The U.K. recently entered into a national security pact with the United States and Australia (AUKUS) in hopes to deter the growing reach of Beijing in the Indo-Pacific. Canada—a traditional Five Eyes ally with the […]
Hill residential school memorial removed
The shoes and stuffed animals put in front of Centre Block to honour the lives of lost residential school children, placed in the summer amid a flurry of discoveries of unmarked graves, have been taken down as of Oct. 22, ahead of an encroaching winter that looks set to drizzle the city in a melancholic […]
CBC News to go full throttle on climate coverage, says Fenlon; Senators Pate and Moodie to talk about ISG life
CBC News plans to go full throttle, or the full monty (give it everything they’ve got), on covering the climate change catastrophe, BRODIE FENLON, editor in chief and executive director of daily news for CBC News, announced last Monday. “The consequences of increased greenhouse gas emissions from human activity should be a surprise to no one: […]
de Adder’s Take: 10-25-2021
Trudeau’s new cabinet to be sworn in Tuesday, Oct. 26, at Rideau Hall
MONDAY, OCT. 25 In Person: A Conversation with Senator Pate and Senator Moodie—ISG Senators Kim Pate and Rosemary Moodie will discuss their experiences as independent Senators, part of the Jean-Luc Pepin Research Chair’s “In Person” series hosted by the University of Ottawa. Monday, Oct. 25, 6-7 p.m. Register via Eventbrite. TUESDAY, OCT. 26 Cabinet Swearing-In […]
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