Canada-Philippines ties positive despite past flare-ups, says new Filipino envoy
After recent spats between Ottawa and Manila, the Philippines’ new ambassador says relations between the countries are on the right path. “The relationship is very good,” said Ambassador Rodolfo Robles, who presented his letter of credence to then-governor general Julie Payette on Nov. 30. “It’s very friendly and very productive on both sides.” The ties […]
Innovation Minister Champagne names new chief of staff, Sarah Hussaini
New Innovation, Science, and Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne has made the first key step to shoring up his new ministerial office: naming Sarah Hussaini to the role of chief of staff. Ms. Hussaini has been working in the innovation minister’s office under former minister Navdeep Bains since December 2019. Originally a director of policy, she […]
Senators Wanda Thomas Bernard, Stanley Kutcher explore the pandemic of racism in Facebook live series on Monday
MONDAY, FEB. 1 House Sitting—The House will likely be sitting in a hybrid format during the pandemic, with most MPs connecting remotely. It’s scheduled to sit until Feb. 5. It will take a one-week break and return on Tuesday, Feb. 16, and sit every weekday until Friday, Feb. 26. It will take a one-week break, […]
As O’Toole looks to centre Conservatives, party greenlights former Liberal P.E.I. minister as Conservative candidate
Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole got a bit of a boost recently in his plan to frame the party as one that sits “squarely in the centre” of the political spectrum. A former Liberal health minister for the province of Prince Edward Island, Doug Currie, is running under the federal Conservative banner in the riding of […]
Parliament returns from holiday recess
Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole, pictured Jan. 25, marked his first presser since Parliament’s return from the holidays by noting it’s been exactly a year since Canada recorded its first presumptive case of the virus. CTV National’s Mackenzie Gray, pictured Jan. 27, 2021, waits to ask NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh a question at a presser in […]
Senator Simons explores what it means to be a real Albertan in second season of podcast Alberta Unbound
With her six years of experience as a radio producer for the CBC, Independent Alberta Senator Paula Simons, found podcasting a natural fit. “Podcasts are the medium of the moment,” she told The Hill Times. Her show, Alberta Unbound, is returning for its second season. The first was an episodic release of a live forum […]
Monsef names new policy director, plus staffing changes for Health Minister Hajdu
Women and Gender Equality Minister Maryam Monsef recently named a new director of policy in her office, with Diana Mendes moving over from National Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan’s office to take up the post. Yanique Williams was last to hold the title in Ms. Monsef’s office. As previously reported by Hill Climbers, she left the […]
New Haitian envoy pushes for direct aid and investment, away from NGOs
The new Haitian ambassador is trying to encourage more direct investment in the Caribbean country away from the orbit of non-governmental organizations. Ambassador Weibert Arthus says he wants the Canadian government and businesses to have “more direct” dealings with Haiti instead of working through NGOs. “Haiti is one of the countries that are receiving a […]
De Adder’s Take: 01-27-2021
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