‘Those are his pyjamas’: O’Toole opts for suit and tie to catch thrilling Raptors playoff game
New Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole was among the millions of Canadians who caught the Raptors bug on Sept. 9, and watched a thrilling, double overtime Game 6 victory against the Boston Celtics from the comfort of a swanky looking setup. Did I say it was thrilling? In normal times, politicos in Ottawa would have watched […]
Stiglitz, other internationally renowned economists to address Canadian Parliamentarians on economic recovery on Sept. 14
MONDAY, SEPT. 14 Prime Minister to Hold Cabinet Retreat in Ottawa—Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will hold a cabinet retreat in Ottawa on Sept. 14 and 15. For more information, contact the PMO media relations at media@pmo-cpm.gc.ca or 613-957-5555. The Public Service of the Future—The Pearson Centre will host this webinar on Monday, Sept. 14, 2 […]
Green Party leadership candidates to debate Canada’s role in the world
In the final days of the Green Party leadership race, candidates will discuss Canada’s place in the world after Ottawa’s second consecutive failed campaign to gain a seat on the UN Security Council and amid increasing tensions with China. The Sept. 10 debate will be hosted by Rabble and the Canadian Foreign Policy Institute and […]
Communications team changes for Joly, Murray has a new chief
Economic Development and Official Languages Minister Mélanie Joly has a new communications team in place in her office, with Catherine Mounier-Desrochers having been promoted to press secretary as of Aug. 18. As reported by Hill Climbers earlier this week, former finance press secretary Maéva Proteau has taken over as director of communications to Ms. Joly. […]
A tale of two Erins: Colorado radio host talks shop with new Conservative leader
Just over a week into the new gig, Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole joined forces with his name doppleganger, Erin O’Toole, a host with Colorado-based radio station KUNC last week to discuss the confusion their shared moniker has sowed in many Canadians. In what became a viral tweet after Mr. O’Toole was named the party’s leader on Aug. […]
Patel joins PMO, Minister Monsef names new operations director
Zubair Patel has joined Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s office as acting director of outreach, temporarily stepping away from his post as chief of staff to Families, Children, and Social Development Minister Ahmed Hussen to do so. He’s filling in for Vandana Kattar-Miller, who’s away on maternity leave. Mr. Patel has been running Mr. Hussen’s ministerial […]
Vietnamese envoy arrives on repatriation flight, one of many firsts for new cohort of ‘Zoom diplomats’
When Vietnam’s new ambassador to Canada flew to his new home, it also marked a welcome homecoming for hundreds of his country’s citizens stuck amid the coronavirus lockdowns. The 15-hour direct flight from Hanoi to Toronto bringing Pham Cao Phong, his wife Van Thi Le Hien, and about 20 Canadians was also a repatriation flight, […]
Scaled-down Remembrance Day Ceremony to mark 75th anniversary of end of Second World War
In a typical year, thousands of Canadians gather near the National War Monument to mark Remembrance Day. But 2020 isn’t a typical year. While the Royal Canadian Legion will still hold a ceremony, it will do so with a maximum of 100 people present, as spectators are being discouraged from attending. There will be no […]
Competing designers named for Canada’s national monument to Afghanistan mission
The five groups that are competing to design Canada’s national monument to the Afghanistan mission have been revealed. The five potential design groups come from all across Canada. Potential bidders include a group led by Montreal-based architectural firm Daoust Lestage, which is joined by former Supreme Court justice Louise Arbour, who is serving as a […]
That makes four: Conservative MP Finley among MPs ruling out possible fall election run
The rumblings of a possible fall election have Parliamentarians taking stock of their long term future on the Hill these days, with Hillites learning in recent weeks of three names that will not appear on the ballot when Canadians next hit the polls. Conservative MP Diane Finley, 62, announced in an Aug.18 Facebook post that […]
