Steeltown stays orange by electing Green
David Christopherson’s nearly 35-year run representing parts of Hamilton at every level of government came to an end after the Oct. 21 federal election, but Mr. Christopherson’s legacy will remain largely intact through his successor, and friend, rookie NDP MP Matthew Green. Mr. Green (Hamilton Centre, Ont.) was sworn in on the Hill on Tuesday, […]
A Napoleonic honour: Serge Joyal to get Légion d’Honneur promotion
Non-affiliated Senator Serge Joyal is being promoted within France’s highest order of merit. French President Emmanuel Macron promoted Sen. Joyal to commander of the Légion d’Honneur, the third highest order of distinction in the class, the French Embassy in Canada announced in a press release on Nov. 28. Other Canadians who are part of the […]
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‘We’re in a bit of a rebuilding phase’: NDP adjusting to life as fourth party
Staff changes are afoot across the board on Parliament Hill as parties adjust to their new standings in the House of Commons and prepare for the realities of a minority Parliament, and helping guide the NDP’s post-election transition is veteran adviser Anne McGrath. “We’re in a bit of a rebuilding phase right now,” Ms. McGrath […]
Diplomatic association plans black-tie bash on tight timeline
The new Ottawa Diplomatic Association executive has its work cut out for it over the next couple months preparing for the capital’s only diplomatic black-tie affair. It’s an anniversary year for the annual fundraiser and gala—its 10th—and will be on Valentine’s Day. ODA president and Haitian Ambassador Frantz Liautaud said he hopes the two occasions […]
‘My time to give back’: Meet new Seniors Minister Deb Schulte
Two months after finishing treatment, new Seniors Minister Deb Schulte is entering cabinet for the first time, a journey she says shows that cancer “doesn’t mean everything has to stop” and is part of a “strong message” from a government that has three leaders dealing with the diagnosis. In April, Ms. Schulte was diagnosed with […]
‘It’s feeling a lot like 1990’: Manitoba MPs celebrate Winnipeg’s long-awaited Grey Cup win
After nearly 30 years, the Grey Cup returned to Winnipeg, and local MPs were thrilled. “I can’t wait to go home and celebrate with Manitobans. Go Bombers,” new Northern Affairs Minister Dan Vandal said from the stands at Calgary’s McMahon Stadium as the clock ticked down in the fourth quarter on Nov. 24. Mr. Vandal […]
Parliament returns Dec. 5, nearly six months after it adjourned
MONDAY, NOV. 25 Governor General of Canada to Visit Lithuania and Estonia—Gov. Gen. Julie Payette is travelling in Lithuania and Estonia from Nov. 24-28. In Lithuania, she will with President Gitanas Nauseda and Prime Minister Saulius Skvernelis as well as local experts to discuss opportunities for closer collaboration between Canada and Estonia. The GG will lay […]
New Parliament, who dis? Post-election staff transition now underway
Change is in the air on the Hill—as is plenty of post-election anxiety—with a new minority Parliament and a new, larger cabinet sworn-in last week. Of the new 36-member cabinet—18 of whom are men, and 18 women—seven are first-time ministers, 20 are returning ministers in new portfolios, and nine ministers have been kept in their […]
Payette to travel to Italy to mark the 75th anniversary of Italian campaign
Canada’s commander-in-chief will be in Italy later this week to honour the service of the nearly 100,000 Canadians who served in the Italian campaign during World War II. From Nov. 29 to Dec. 4, Governor General Julie Payette will be in Italy to participate in commemorative events hosted in Pontecorvo and Ortona in central Italy. […]
