U.S. Embassy celebrates July 4 with a few thousand friends
Ottawa celebrates Canada Day
Sikhs for Justice protest Indian High Commission
Longtime activist Santokh Singh Khela, the Ottawa organizer for Sikhs for Justice, joins a picket outside the Indian High Commission on Springfield Road in Ottawa on July 4. Protesters held signs denouncing India regarding allegations of its involvement in the June 2023 death of a Sikh leader. Hardeep Singh Nijjar, who was president of the […]
Trade Minister Mary Ng names new director of policy
Plus, there’s been an adjustment to the NDP’s caucus communications team lineup.
Diplomats and politicos celebrate Hungary’s EU presidency
The ambassador of Hungary hosted a pre-inaugural reception at the Ottawa Art Gallery on June 27.
Uncovering Emerald Isle links a posting highlight for departing Irish envoy
In a wide-ranging interview, outgoing Irish Ambassador Eamonn McKee talks about his time in Ottawa, Irish history in Canada, and an energized bilateral relationship.
de Adder’s Take: 07-03-2024
Daley returns to lead Wire Report, as Leadlay takes on new HT engagement editor gig
Plus, the House cements the pay-per-use EV charging on the Hill, Order of Canada honourees are named, and we parse last year’s House spending.
Politicos converge on Calgary as Stampede kicks off on July 5
WEDNESDAY, JULY 3 House Not Sitting—The House is on its summer break. It resumes sitting on Sept. 16, and will sit for four weeks from Sept. 16-Oct. 11, but will take Monday, Sept. 30, off. It breaks Oct. 14-18, and resumes sitting on Oct. 21. It sits Oct. 21-Nov. 9, and breaks on Nov. 11 […]
Policy director Schembri exits Energy Minister Wilkinson’s team
Plus, there are staff departures to catch up on in the offices of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge.
