Embassy of Japan celebrates Emperor’s 65th with sake, uisuki, and sushi at swanky Chateau birthday bash
Hundreds of diplomats, military attachés, and politicians celebrated Japan’s national day and an early birthday for the emperor on Feb. 11 at the Château Laurier.
Blair meets NATO peers while Americans cozy up to Putin
Plus, Trudeau convenes his cabinet in Ottawa.
Diving into new Veterans Minister Darren Fisher’s team
Plus, there’s an update for Housing Minister Nathaniel Erskine-Smith’s office, and communications staff changes for Ministers Kamal Khera and Steven Guilbeault.
New Finnish envoy hopes to see Canada’s EU trade pact fully online
New Ambassador Hanna-Leena Korteniemi says CETA is a ‘standing speaking point’ for Finland to its EU counterparts.
Trade wars? He knows a thing or two: former top negotiator Steve Verheul offers insight into uncertain times on Feb. 18
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 12 Canada’s Premiers to Washington, D.C.—Ontario Premier Doug Ford, as chair of the Council of the Federation, will lead a joint mission of Canada’s premiers to Washington, D.C., to meet with key members of the new White House administration, Congress, and business leaders. Details: canadaspremiers.ca. Canada-U.S. Relations Conference—The Canadian Global Affairs Institute hosts […]
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Justice Minister Virani, Trade Minister Ng, Tory MP Shields join growing list of incumbents sitting out next election
Plus, a retired Mountie, an economist, and a farmer are named to the Senate; ex-U.S. ambassador David Cohen talks Canada in his first interview since leaving the role; and guitar legend Liona Boyd joins the chorus of musicians who support Bill C-355.
Trudeau vies for Europe’s backing in trade war
Plus, Blair meets NATO officials in Brussels.
Poilievre pitches beefier Arctic force
Plus, Trudeau on day two of AI summit.
New Minister Erskine-Smith lines up a fresh housing team
Most of former minister Sean Fraser’s team have exited, with only three remaining among the 14 staffers confirmed so far in new Housing Minister Nathaniel Erskine-Smith’s office.
