Communications team shake-up in O’Toole’s OLO
Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole has seen a bit of a shake-up in his communications staff roster of late, prompted by the upcoming (temporary) exit of associate director of communications Kelsie Chiasson at the end of the month. Ms. Chiasson announced she was soon to go on maternity leave on Twitter on Feb. 9. “[Twelve] years […]
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MLI to host talk on energy, the environment, and Canada-U.S. relations in the Biden era on Feb. 16
MONDAY, FEB. 15 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 on […]
Seniors Minister Deb Schulte names new operations director, Chike Agbasi
Seniors Minister Deb Schulte has promoted a new director of operations in her office, following Melissa Rumble’s recent exit to work for the Embassy of the Kingdom of Netherlands in Canada. A longtime Hill staffer, Ms. Rumble had been working for Ms. Schulte since December 2019. She worked for the Liberals in opposition—including on Prime […]
‘The scrums in Ottawa won’t be the same without Hélène, a real pro’: Le Devoir alum Hélène Buzzetti plans a pivot to full-time punditry
Hélène Buzzetti, a longtime Hill reporter and one of the best in Hill scrums, announced last week that Feb. 12 would be her last day as a parliamentary correspondent for Le Devoir. But she isn’t straying far. Tweeting the news in French, Ms. Buzzetti said after more than 21 years reporting on policy, she will […]
De Adder’s Take: 02-10-2021
Events and activity herald the arrival of Black History Month
Speaking at a virtual conversation Feb. 1 with the first Black NHL player Willie O’Ree, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau explored the topic of progress for the Black community. “We still have a lot of work to do to make a better present and a future for everyone,” Mr. Trudeau, who serves Papineau, Que., said. “And […]
Chiefs on the move: Garneau and Alghabra confirm new office heads
A number of chiefs of staff are on the move of late following the Jan. 12 cabinet shuffle, but at least one affected chief of staff is staying put. Daniel Lauzon has been confirmed as staying on board to run new Foreign Affairs Minister Marc Garneau’s office. Mr. Lauzon has been running the foreign affairs minister’s […]
CSIS director Vigneault to talk about national security, economic prosperity, and Canada’s future at CIGI webinar on Feb. 9
MONDAY, FEB. 8 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 scheduled to […]
‘Looking out for each other’: Bruce Anderson enlists local Ottawa restaurants to offer meals to shelters
In an effort to band together and help hard-hit shelters amid the pandemic, longtime public affairs consultant, pollster, and Ottawa resident Bruce Anderson has pulled together a volunteer initiative with local restauranteurs. “There are people in the community who are frustrated with life in the pandemic, but otherwise are healthy and financially okay. I’m in that […]
