Politicians, start your engines: the campaign kickoff

The Hill Times
If all the world’s a stage, Scott Simms has found it

Scott Simms moonlights as an actor, Mark Carney’s book is back on The Globe’s bestselling list, Australian defence minister says Canada will stand up for itself, Liberals recruit former Quebec provincial finance minister Carlos Leitão, and Evan Solomon to run for Liberals, and more.
de Adder’s Take: 03-24-2025
And we’re off—election campaign 2025 is underway

Canada’s 45th general election will cost an estimated $536-million, according to Elections Canada.
Mexico’s ambassador to Canada to speak at Montreal Council on Foreign Relations on March 25

MONDAY, MARCH 24 Air Canada President to Deliver Remarks—Michael Rousseau, president and CEO of Air Canada, will discuss the airline’s vision for the future at a lunch event hosted by the Canadian Club Toronto. Monday, March 24, at 11:45 a.m. ET at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel, Toronto. Details: canadianclub.org. TUESDAY, MARCH 25 Mayor’s Breakfast—Goldy […]
Poilievre to get his election wish

Plus, Carney regroups with the premiers.
Carney to meet Alberta’s Danielle Smith

Plus, an examination of two of Pierre Poilievre’s recent policy promises.
Prime Minister Carney’s ascension brings lots of change for cabinet staff

Among those currently working in Mark Carney’s office as prime minister is Emily Williams as media relations lead.
Liberal majority in play

Plus, what cancelling the carbon tax might do—or not do—for your pocketbook.
Two high-profile ex-ministers telegraph their next moves

Plus: Globe and Mail reporter Marieke Walsh is off on maternity leave, Liberal MP Mona Fortier taps former politicians for Coronation medals, and the CBC’s Emma Godmere wins the Travers Fellowship.