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Taiwan president’s re-election could signal diplomatic shift in China: analysts
The re-election of Taiwan’s president over her pro-Beijing rival has some China analysts concerned it could cause the superpower to shift gears with the self-ruled island, while Canada’s own diplomatic troubles with China prompt questions about Canada’s approach in the region. With Tsai Ing-wen entering her second term with 57 per cent support in the […]
Wooden mace used in House to mark 104 years since Parliament fire
A mace that was used after the original one was destroyed in a devastating 1916 Parliament Hill fire was again spotted in the House of Commons. Since 1977, a wooden mace has been used every year on Feb. 3 to mark the anniversary of the fire. Although the Senate mace was saved from the fire […]
A look at Natural Resources Minister O’Regan’s current 15-member team
Natural Resources Minister Seamus O’Regan has now confirmed 15 political staffers in his office this Parliament, including new senior policy advisers Kevin Deagle and Hilary Travis. A former account manager with Spark Advocacy in Ottawa, Mr. Deagle was last working as a policy adviser and press secretary to the Indigenous Services minister, starting (as a […]
Who’s who behind the Indigenous services, Crown-Indigenous relations, and northern affairs ministers’ offices
New Indigenous Services Minister Marc Miller has held onto a number of staff from his predecessor’s team, including Katharine Heus, who’s now director of policy in the office. Ms. Heus was previously director of operations in the office under former minister Seamus O’Regan, who is now the minister for natural resources. Before following Mr. O’Regan […]
It’s Black History Month and there’s lots happening in the city
MONDAY, FEB. 3 Black History Month—February is Black History Month and there will be a Black History Month Exhibit from Feb. 2 to Feb. 4 at the Aberdeen Pavilion at Lansdowne Park, 1000 Exhibition Way, Ottawa. EventBrite. House Sitting—The House of Commons is sitting this week. It will adjourn on Friday, Feb. 7, for one week […]
Julie Lalonde’s Resilience Is Futile to be released this month
Telling a story of fleeing from domestic violence at 20, to being stalked by a former partner for more than a decade, Julie Lalonde‘s Resilience Is Futile: The Life and Death and Life of Julie S. Lalonde will be released later this month. “Resilience Is Futile is a story of survival, courage, and ultimately, hope,” […]
Prime Time party rolls out the red carpet
The Canadian Media Producers Association rolled out the red carpet on Jan. 29 at its Prime Time event to celebrate the premiere of Cardinal’s fourth and final season, a CTV crime show filmed in Sudbury, based off North Bay-native Giles Blunt’s series of novels. The books are set in Algonquin Bay, Mr. Blunt’s fictionalized version […]
New office, new chief: Heather Scoffield is The Toronto Star’s new bureau chief
The Toronto Star‘s parliamentary bureau has moved into its new Byward Market offices, and has a new skipper as well. Heather Scoffield tweeted that she is becoming The Star‘s newest bureau chief, as it takes up residence in the newsroom of Torstar outlet, iPolitics. Ms. Scoffield has been with the paper since 2019, writing as […]
Afghan envoy fills two-year Ottawa vacancy with focus on trade, investment
After two years without an ambassador in Canada, Afghanistan’s new envoy, Mohammad Hassan Soroosh Yousufzai, says he plans to pick up efforts on trade and investment, while also changing impressions of his country as one defined by conflict. Cultural diplomacy and public relations are also important pillars of his work, said Mr. Soroosh, noting a […]
