de Adder’s Take: 09-11-2024

Liberal MP Ehsassi named one of Canada’s most influential lawyers

Also, Senator Petten takes on a new role, Don Boudria has a lot to celebrate, and former Alberta NDP minister Shannon Phillips joins strategy firm Meredith Boessenkool.
Conservative MP Chong to explore Canada-Taiwan partnership at Sept. 11 event

SATURDAY, SEPT. 7—SUNDAY, SEPT. 15 Week of Mexico in Canada—The Embassy of Mexico hosts the Week of Mexico in Canada, and the second edition of the Viva México on Sparks Street. Celebrate Mexico’s national day and experience Mexico’s vibrant culture featuring including an award-winning artist, a singer recognized by Rolling Stone magazine, a Gourmet Magazine […]
Who’s who on new Labour and Seniors Minister MacKinnon’s team

There are plenty of Quebecers among the staff who have joined the labour and seniors office under Minister MacKinnon since July, while multiple policy staff have departed.
Unions protest on first day of new remote-work rules

On Monday morning, a couple hundred public servants kicked off their work week by protesting the three-day in-office mandate on the first day the new rules restricting remote work came into effect. Several unions combined forces to organize the 8 a.m. rally, including the Public Sector Alliance of Canada (PSAC), Professional Institute of the Public […]
Author and journalist Stevie Cameron laid to rest in Toronto

Plus, Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly has a chat with Chatelaine, and John Manley and Martha Hall Findlay are named as final two debaters in the Regent Debate.
Conservative MP Michael Barrett to speak at Sept. 10 breakfast

SATURDAY, SEPT. 7—SUNDAY, SEPT. 15 Week of Mexico in Canada—The Embassy of Mexico hosts the Week of Mexico in Canada, and the second edition of the Viva México on Sparks Street. Celebrate Mexico’s national day and experience Mexico’s vibrant culture featuring including an award-winning artist, a singer recognized by Rolling Stone magazine, a Gourmet Magazine […]
Fresh press secretary among recent staff changes for Immigration Minister Miller

Plus, International Development Minister Ahmed Hussen has a new special assistant.
Post-Summer Fête at the Met raises $6,000 for Shepherds of Good Hope

3Sixty Public Affairs hosted its annual post-summer fundraiser at the Métropolitain Brasserie on Sept. 4.
A newcomer’s view of Ottawa’s ‘Parliament: The Immersive Experience’

An Indian immigrant from England reviews Parliament Hill’s immersive experience, one year on.