Avi Lewis acclaimed as NDP candidate in Vancouver Centre
Plus, the Hogue Commission releases its fall calendar of hearings, Erin O’Toole is in B.C. when politics happens, and Glen McInnis leaves CPAC to freelance.
Ministers Boissonnault, Vandal add new assistants to their teams
Plus, Kevin McHarg is now officially director of operations to Fisheries and Oceans Minister Diane Lebouthillier.
de Adder’s Take: 09-02-2024
Bank of Canada to announce rate target on Sept. 4
TUESDAY, SEPT. 3 Pints and Politics with Minister LeBlanc—Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc is the special guest at a Liberal community event, “Pints and Politics.” Tuesday, Sept. 3, at 6p.m. MT at BP’s on Jasper Ave. Details: event.liberal.ca. Conservative Leader Poilievre to Attend Fundraiser—Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre will attend a party fundraiser. Tuesday, Sept. 3, […]
Retired Senator Lilian Dyck and ex-GG Adrienne Clarkson among Chinese Canadian Legends
Also, veteran Hill Times editorial cartoonist Michael de Adder wins an award, Mélanie Joly assigns four new heads of mission, and Liberal MP Mona Fortier takes part in a quiz night at the Vanier Sugar Shack.
Agriculture Minister MacAulay finds a new policy lead
Plus, there are a few staff promotions, and one new hire, to report in Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu’s shop.
Poilievre pushes Singh to pull ripcord on ‘costly coalition’ in Parliament Hill presser
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre broke his silence on last week’s rail shutdown at a press conference Thursday, blaming the conflict on rising inflation and pivoting to accuse NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh of “selling out” the workers. By maintaining the Liberal-NDP supply-and-confidence agreement, Poilievre argued Singh wasn’t on the side of unionized rail workers who the […]
Abraham Global Peace Initiative taps Stephen Harper as a Defender of Israel
Plus, new books are out this fall from former senator Murray Sinclair as well as a trio with the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives, and Sophall Duch joins The Hill Times.
Raitt, Nanos dig into Liberals’ tax landscape in Aug. 28 panel
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 28 Means & Ways to Host Online Panel—Means & Ways publisher and ex-Bloomberg Ottawa bureau chief Theo Argitis will moderate an online panel, “Tipping Point: Public revenue at what expense?” Set to explore recent federal tax measures and developments, the panel will feature former Conservative cabinet minister and current CIBC vice-chair of global […]
de Adder’s Take: 08-28-2024
