Virani taps new acting chief after Jørgensen exits for McGuinty’s shop

Plus, Citizens’ Services Minister Terry Beech has hired a new press secretary for his office, and there are updates for Diversity Minister Kamal Khera’s team.
de Adder’s Take: 02-19-2025
They want you for the CAF

Plus, Indigenous leaders gather in Calgary.
Local store’s poster of Trudeau the tariff negotiator meets the moment

Also, Protecting Canada sends Pierre Poilievre an anti-Valentine’s message; Senator Surette joins the ISG, ex-Grit MP Irwin Cotler receives the Defender of Freedom Award, and the Institute on Governance’s founder has died.
Michael Kovrig discusses his lessons from China at Feb. 20 talk at Carleton University

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 19 Minister Ien to Deliver Remarks—Women and Gender Equality Minister Marci Ien will take part in a panel discussion on “Good Governance in Canada: Perspectives of Black Leaders,” hosted by the Canadian Club of Toronto. Wednesday, Feb. 19, at 11:45 a.m. ET at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel, Toronto. Details: canadianclub.org. Conservative MP McLean […]
Support for Ukraine ‘not enough,’ says new Lithuanian envoy

In a wide-ranging interview, Lithuanian Ambassador Egidijus Meilūnas talks diplomatic dreams, support for Ukraine, and territorial integrity.
Green Party unveils rebrand with green dot emoji

The Green Party has re-evolved with a fresh new logo and look: a green dot that is also an emoji on most mobile phones. Co-leaders Elizabeth May and Jonathan Pedneault headed the Feb. 18 press conference unveiling the party’s first major re-brand in more than 25 years. Green MP Mike Morrice also attended the press […]
Q&A | Poilievre’s ‘Canada First’ pivot with Gerry Nicholls

‘Nationalism has become the key message of the day,’ says Conservative strategist and Hill Times columnist Gerry Nicholls.
Conservatives fly the flag at ‘Canada First’ rally

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Americans meet Russians in Saudi Arabia to talk Ukraine

Plus, Canada’s Green Party announces a major rebrand.