de Adder’s Take: 05-24-2021
Former environment commish Gelfand to take part in ‘Engaging Government for Environmental Policy Research: The View from Ottawa’ on May 26
MONDAY, MAY 24 House Sitting—The House is sitting in a hybrid format during the pandemic, with most MPs connecting remotely. It will resume sitting May 25, then every weekday until Wednesday, June 23, and will then break for three months, until Monday, Sept. 20. In the fall and winter, the House is scheduled to sit […]
‘Cautious optimism’ in talks to reopen non-essential travel with Canada, says new EU envoy
It may soon be time for Canadians to pack their luggage for Europe as European Union member nations are currently in talks over how and when borders will reopen for non-essential travel, says the European Union’s newest envoy to Canada. EU Ambassador Melita Gabrič said resuming non-essential travel will be based on a number of […]
Comms team changes for ministers Lametti, Tassi, and Champagne
Justice Minister David Lametti is in want of a new press secretary, following Rachel Rappaport’s recent exit to become director of communications to Labour Minister Filomena Tassi as of May 10. Ms. Rappaport had been tackling media queries for Mr. Lametti for the last two years, starting in April 2019, before which she was a […]
SOCAN to toast Pierre Elliott Trudeau
The Society of Composers, Authors, and Music Publishers of Canada (SOCAN) will soon be toasting an instantly recognizable political figure, the late Pierre Elliott Trudeau. Mr. Trudeau is being recognized thanks to his having been prime minister during the birth of Cancon in January of 1971, adding these drinks raised to his sizeable list of achievements. The […]
Independent MP Wilson-Raybould to share her insights at Tom Courchene Distinguished Speaker Series on May 19
MONDAY, MAY 17 House Sitting—The House, which is on a break from May 17-24, is sitting in a hybrid format during the pandemic, with most MPs connecting remotely. It will sit May 25 every weekday until Wednesday, June 23, and will then break for three months, until Monday, Sept. 20. In the fall and winter, […]
A real ‘ball buster’: Toronto Star’s The Badger’s digging leads him out of retirement and over to communications firm Enterprise
Look! Over at Enterprise! It’s a ferret! It’s a groundhog! Wait, it’s just The Badger! Ever the familiar face, veteran Toronto Star political reporter Richard Brennan, affectionately known as The Badger, is now with communications group Enterprise in Toronto, the firm announced on social media last week. Throughout a journalism career spanning more than four […]
Sen. Woo, Minister Ng talk defeating anti-Asian racism at May 13, May 17 events
WEDNESDAY, MAY 12 House Sitting—The House is sitting in a hybrid format during the pandemic, with most MPs connecting remotely. It’s scheduled to sit May 10-14. It will take a one-week break after that, from May 17-24. It will sit May 25 every weekday until Wednesday, June 23, and will then break for three months, […]
Come walk with me: Sen. Simons leads tour of ‘glories’ and ‘absurdities’ of hometown park
“When people think of Alberta, they probably don’t think of avant-garde, mid-century, modern heritage architecture,” Independent Senator Paula Simons said of Coronation Park, the area she decided to hold a virtual tour through. As a part of the annual global Jane’s Walk festival, citizen-led walking conversations are par for the course. The event celebrates the […]
NDP MP Angus to take part in talk on ‘Accountability Challenges: Regulating the Internet—Really?’ conference on May 11, hosted by Ottawa U and Dentons
MONDAY, MAY 10 House Sitting—The House is sitting in a hybrid format during the pandemic, with most MPs connecting remotely. It’s scheduled to sit every weekday for the next few weeks, May 10-14. It will take a one-week break after that, from May 17-24. It will sit May 25 every weekday until Wednesday, June 23, […]
