Leading pollster launches new public opinion, market research podcast
Pollster David Coletto will soon kick off season one of his a new podcast series, Infocus. An Abacus Data chief executive and frequent columnist for The Hill Times, Mr. Coletto said the current release schedule for his new podcast is three episodes on Feb. 26, followed by one on Tuesdays and Fridays going forward. Following this calendar, […]
De Adder’s Take: 02-24-2021
‘Much water has flown’ since heated row over Trudeau’s farmers’ protest comments, says Indian envoy
While demonstrators stood across the street from India’s New Edinburgh High Commission protesting new farm laws as snow covered the national capital last week, inside, India’s envoy to Canada said a recent phone call between the countries’ two prime ministers has helped New Delhi and Ottawa move past a diplomatic row over Canadian support for […]
Minister McKenna talks Canada’s infrastructure plan to B.C. business audience March 2
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 24 Black History Month—February is Black History Month in Canada and there are virtual festivities and events honouring the legacy of Black Canadians and their communities across Canada. This year’s theme is: “The Future is Now.” House Sitting—The House is sitting in a hybrid format during the pandemic, with most MPs connecting remotely. […]
Caesar-Chavannes to talk on Feb. 22 about her book, Can You Hear Me Now? How I Found My Voice and Learned to Live With Passion and Purpose
MONDAY, FEB. 22 Black History Month—February is Black History Month in Canada and there are virtual festivities and events honouring the legacy of Black Canadians and their communities across Canada. This year’s theme is: “The Future is Now.” House Sitting—The House is sitting in a hybrid format during the pandemic, with most MPs connecting remotely. It’s currently sitting […]
Innovation Minister Champagne firms up his new team
Innovation, Science, and Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne has now firmed up much of his ministerial office since being shuffled from foreign affairs on Jan. 12, including bringing a handful of staffers from his old office to his new one. Brook Simpson is among those who have followed Mr. Champagne to his new post, continuing as […]
New biography of former NDP leader Alexa McDonough, who ‘walked the walk,’ now available
If you’re itching to read more about the life of former NDP leader Alexa McDonough, you’re in luck. Alexa! Changing the Face of Canadian Politics, chronicling the rise of Ms. McDonough as she became one of the few female federal politicians in Canada during the 1980s, can now be pre-ordered. Alexa walked the walk. She […]
De Adder’s Take: 02-17-2021
‘It’s really me. I’m here, and I’m coming to social media’: Mark Carney starts promotional machine
Former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney, who held the same job overseas in England, is dealing with coronavirus-wrought isolation in a way familiar to millions—by turning to social media. Mr. Carney, the UN special envoy for climate action and finance and “informal adviser” to the Trudeau government, returned to Twitter on Feb. 15, posting […]
Minister Hussen talks Black Canadian engagement in politics in Feb. 20 webinar
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 17 Black History Month—February is Black History Month in Canada and there are virtual festivities and events honouring the legacy of Black Canadians and their communities across Canada. This year’s theme is: “The Future is Now.” House Sitting—The House is sitting in a hybrid format during the pandemic, with most MPs connecting remotely. It’s currently sitting […]
