The Hill & The PMO
- A slate of former cabinet chiefs of staff are now filling senior roles in Mark Carney’s office, including deputy directors of policy Shaili Patel
FeatureBY | July 23, 2025
FeatureBY | July 23, 2025
- A slate of former cabinet chiefs of staff are now filling senior roles in Mark Carney’s office, including deputy directors of policy Shaili Patel
FeatureBY | July 23, 2025
- A slate of former cabinet chiefs of staff are now filling senior roles in Mark Carney’s office, including deputy directors of policy Shaili Patel
- Plus, Kieran Steede has been named director of operations and international affairs, and former PMO spokesperson Jenna Ghassabeh is communications director.
FeatureBY | July 21, 2025
FeatureBY | July 21, 2025
- Plus, Kieran Steede has been named director of operations and international affairs, and former PMO spokesperson Jenna Ghassabeh is communications director.
FeatureBY | July 21, 2025
- Plus, Kieran Steede has been named director of operations and international affairs, and former PMO spokesperson Jenna Ghassabeh is communications director.
- MONDAY, JULY 21 Webinar: ‘Canada-Kazakhstan Relations‘—The Embassy of Kazakhstan and the Institute for Peace and Diplomacy host a webinar, “Canada-Kazakhstan Relations: Seizing New Opportunities
- MONDAY, JULY 21 Webinar: ‘Canada-Kazakhstan Relations‘—The Embassy of Kazakhstan and the Institute for Peace and Diplomacy host a webinar, “Canada-Kazakhstan Relations: Seizing New Opportunities
- MONDAY, JULY 21 Webinar: ‘Canada-Kazakhstan Relations‘—The Embassy of Kazakhstan and the Institute for Peace and Diplomacy host a webinar, “Canada-Kazakhstan Relations: Seizing New Opportunities
- One expert says there is ‘no way’ for the prime minister ‘to not be in conflict,’ emphasizing that the path ahead is being transparent
- One expert says there is ‘no way’ for the prime minister ‘to not be in conflict,’ emphasizing that the path ahead is being transparent
- One expert says there is ‘no way’ for the prime minister ‘to not be in conflict,’ emphasizing that the path ahead is being transparent
- Plus, an updated look at National Defence Minister David McGuinty’s office where Andrew Green has been named director of operations.
FeatureBY | July 16, 2025
FeatureBY | July 16, 2025
- Plus, an updated look at National Defence Minister David McGuinty’s office where Andrew Green has been named director of operations.
FeatureBY | July 16, 2025
- Plus, an updated look at National Defence Minister David McGuinty’s office where Andrew Green has been named director of operations.
- Meanwhile, workers continue to haul bedrock out from under the historic Centre Block building as part of excavations that will reach 23 metres below
- Meanwhile, workers continue to haul bedrock out from under the historic Centre Block building as part of excavations that will reach 23 metres below
- Meanwhile, workers continue to haul bedrock out from under the historic Centre Block building as part of excavations that will reach 23 metres below
- Plus, AI and Digital Innovation Minister Evan Solomon has made progress in staffing up his new office, and Rob Jamieson is chief of staff
FeatureBY | July 14, 2025
FeatureBY | July 14, 2025
- Plus, AI and Digital Innovation Minister Evan Solomon has made progress in staffing up his new office, and Rob Jamieson is chief of staff
FeatureBY | July 14, 2025
- Plus, AI and Digital Innovation Minister Evan Solomon has made progress in staffing up his new office, and Rob Jamieson is chief of staff
- THURSDAY, JULY 10—SUNDAY, JULY 20 Ottawa Bluesfest—Ottawa’s Bluesfest returns for 10 days featuring a lineup of musicians from a variety of genres including blues, world
- THURSDAY, JULY 10—SUNDAY, JULY 20 Ottawa Bluesfest—Ottawa’s Bluesfest returns for 10 days featuring a lineup of musicians from a variety of genres including blues, world
- THURSDAY, JULY 10—SUNDAY, JULY 20 Ottawa Bluesfest—Ottawa’s Bluesfest returns for 10 days featuring a lineup of musicians from a variety of genres including blues, world
- Staffers currently leading Champagne’s policy team previously worked for the ministers of international trade, innovation, and housing.
FeatureBY | July 10, 2025
FeatureBY | July 10, 2025
- Staffers currently leading Champagne’s policy team previously worked for the ministers of international trade, innovation, and housing.
FeatureBY | July 10, 2025
- Staffers currently leading Champagne’s policy team previously worked for the ministers of international trade, innovation, and housing.
- The ground continues to shift on the Canada-United States trade front, so it’s a good thing Canada-U.S. Trade and One Canadian Economy Minister Dominic
FeatureBY | July 7, 2025
FeatureBY | July 7, 2025
- The ground continues to shift on the Canada-United States trade front, so it’s a good thing Canada-U.S. Trade and One Canadian Economy Minister Dominic
FeatureBY | July 7, 2025
- The ground continues to shift on the Canada-United States trade front, so it’s a good thing Canada-U.S. Trade and One Canadian Economy Minister Dominic
- Mark Carney has demonstrated sure-footedness and confidence in his vision of transforming Canada’s economic fundamentals. However, many of the high cards in his quest
- Mark Carney has demonstrated sure-footedness and confidence in his vision of transforming Canada’s economic fundamentals. However, many of the high cards in his quest
- Mark Carney has demonstrated sure-footedness and confidence in his vision of transforming Canada’s economic fundamentals. However, many of the high cards in his quest
- SUNDAY, JULY 6—TUESDAY, JULY 8 CARICOM Heads of Government Meeting—The annual Caribbean Community Heads of Government meeting is scheduled to take place from Sunday,
- SUNDAY, JULY 6—TUESDAY, JULY 8 CARICOM Heads of Government Meeting—The annual Caribbean Community Heads of Government meeting is scheduled to take place from Sunday,
- SUNDAY, JULY 6—TUESDAY, JULY 8 CARICOM Heads of Government Meeting—The annual Caribbean Community Heads of Government meeting is scheduled to take place from Sunday,
- Carney is obviously talking to Trump behind the scenes, but he better start showing Canadians that he has some backbone, too. As difficult as
- Carney is obviously talking to Trump behind the scenes, but he better start showing Canadians that he has some backbone, too. As difficult as
- Carney is obviously talking to Trump behind the scenes, but he better start showing Canadians that he has some backbone, too. As difficult as
- The Privy Council Office's departmental plan outlines $278-million in spending this fiscal year—easily a four-year high—while forecasting cuts down to $214-million by 2027-28.
- The Privy Council Office's departmental plan outlines $278-million in spending this fiscal year—easily a four-year high—while forecasting cuts down to $214-million by 2027-28.
- The Privy Council Office's departmental plan outlines $278-million in spending this fiscal year—easily a four-year high—while forecasting cuts down to $214-million by 2027-28.
- Having a historic six openly queer Senators 'comfortable' with their identities and 'not shy to say that they're out' is a step forward for
- Having a historic six openly queer Senators 'comfortable' with their identities and 'not shy to say that they're out' is a step forward for
- Having a historic six openly queer Senators 'comfortable' with their identities and 'not shy to say that they're out' is a step forward for
- Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced that Michael Sabia will be the next Clerk of the Privy Council, effective July 7. Sabia will join Carney
- Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced that Michael Sabia will be the next Clerk of the Privy Council, effective July 7. Sabia will join Carney
- Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced that Michael Sabia will be the next Clerk of the Privy Council, effective July 7. Sabia will join Carney
- MONDAY, JUNE 30 Senator Gold’s Retirement—Today is non-affiliated Quebec Senator Marc Gold’s 75th birthday, which means his mandatory retirement from the Senate. TUESDAY, JULY 1
- MONDAY, JUNE 30 Senator Gold’s Retirement—Today is non-affiliated Quebec Senator Marc Gold’s 75th birthday, which means his mandatory retirement from the Senate. TUESDAY, JULY 1
- MONDAY, JUNE 30 Senator Gold’s Retirement—Today is non-affiliated Quebec Senator Marc Gold’s 75th birthday, which means his mandatory retirement from the Senate. TUESDAY, JULY 1
- The message seems to be 'trust me'—and so far, most Canadians are inclined to. Besides, a honeymoon is not the time for awkward questions.
- The message seems to be 'trust me'—and so far, most Canadians are inclined to. Besides, a honeymoon is not the time for awkward questions.
- The message seems to be 'trust me'—and so far, most Canadians are inclined to. Besides, a honeymoon is not the time for awkward questions.
- The new prime minister needs to come clean with the Canadian public. It is the existential threat of climate change, nuclear weapons, pandemics and
- The new prime minister needs to come clean with the Canadian public. It is the existential threat of climate change, nuclear weapons, pandemics and
- The new prime minister needs to come clean with the Canadian public. It is the existential threat of climate change, nuclear weapons, pandemics and
- Top public servants might straighten up and self-correct if they know the prime minister isn’t afraid of swift discipline, say former bureaucrats, who welcome
- Top public servants might straighten up and self-correct if they know the prime minister isn’t afraid of swift discipline, say former bureaucrats, who welcome
- Top public servants might straighten up and self-correct if they know the prime minister isn’t afraid of swift discipline, say former bureaucrats, who welcome
- Conservative Senate Leader Leo Housakos pointed to the recent change in prime minister and a desire to join a party-affiliated national caucus as reasons
- Conservative Senate Leader Leo Housakos pointed to the recent change in prime minister and a desire to join a party-affiliated national caucus as reasons
- Conservative Senate Leader Leo Housakos pointed to the recent change in prime minister and a desire to join a party-affiliated national caucus as reasons
- For one, Samir Kassam is deputy chief of staff and director of policy to Natural Resources and Energy Minister Tim Hodgson.
FeatureBY | June 23, 2025
FeatureBY | June 23, 2025
- For one, Samir Kassam is deputy chief of staff and director of policy to Natural Resources and Energy Minister Tim Hodgson.
FeatureBY | June 23, 2025
- For one, Samir Kassam is deputy chief of staff and director of policy to Natural Resources and Energy Minister Tim Hodgson.
- SUNDAY, JUNE 22—WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25 Prime Minister Carney to visit Brussels, The Hague—Prime Minister Mark Carney will travel to Brussels, Belgium, and The Hague,
- SUNDAY, JUNE 22—WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25 Prime Minister Carney to visit Brussels, The Hague—Prime Minister Mark Carney will travel to Brussels, Belgium, and The Hague,
- SUNDAY, JUNE 22—WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25 Prime Minister Carney to visit Brussels, The Hague—Prime Minister Mark Carney will travel to Brussels, Belgium, and The Hague,
- Some say bills that address more than one topic should be banned altogether, while others say it’s necessary to deliver legislation quickly during a
- Some say bills that address more than one topic should be banned altogether, while others say it’s necessary to deliver legislation quickly during a
- Some say bills that address more than one topic should be banned altogether, while others say it’s necessary to deliver legislation quickly during a
- Hursh Jaswal is once again a chief of staff, this time to Secretary of State for International Development Randeep Sarai.
FeatureBY | June 18, 2025
FeatureBY | June 18, 2025
- Hursh Jaswal is once again a chief of staff, this time to Secretary of State for International Development Randeep Sarai.
FeatureBY | June 18, 2025
- Hursh Jaswal is once again a chief of staff, this time to Secretary of State for International Development Randeep Sarai.
- Plus, the board approved a full carryforward for the House's budget this year, with an extra $4.9-million to be sought through the next supplementary
- Plus, the board approved a full carryforward for the House's budget this year, with an extra $4.9-million to be sought through the next supplementary
- Plus, the board approved a full carryforward for the House's budget this year, with an extra $4.9-million to be sought through the next supplementary
- Plus, Northern and Arctic Affairs Minister Rebecca Chartrand has hired Kyle Allen to oversee communications.
- Plus, Northern and Arctic Affairs Minister Rebecca Chartrand has hired Kyle Allen to oversee communications.
- Plus, Northern and Arctic Affairs Minister Rebecca Chartrand has hired Kyle Allen to oversee communications.
- OTTAWA—Bill C-65, our government’s groundbreaking legislation on workplace harassment and violence prevention, received royal assent in October 2018. We were able to get here
- OTTAWA—Bill C-65, our government’s groundbreaking legislation on workplace harassment and violence prevention, received royal assent in October 2018. We were able to get here
- OTTAWA—Bill C-65, our government’s groundbreaking legislation on workplace harassment and violence prevention, received royal assent in October 2018. We were able to get here
- The government has chosen three companies to audition for the job of paying its employees as a replacement for the problem-plagued Phoenix payroll system.
- The government has chosen three companies to audition for the job of paying its employees as a replacement for the problem-plagued Phoenix payroll system.
- The government has chosen three companies to audition for the job of paying its employees as a replacement for the problem-plagued Phoenix payroll system.
- Long-awaited parental leave provisions are in the final stretch in the House of Commons, with the proposed new system allowing Members of Parliament to
- Long-awaited parental leave provisions are in the final stretch in the House of Commons, with the proposed new system allowing Members of Parliament to
- Long-awaited parental leave provisions are in the final stretch in the House of Commons, with the proposed new system allowing Members of Parliament to
- A growing number of federal public service unions have made significant progress in their negotiations with the government, with many securing tentative agreements around
- A growing number of federal public service unions have made significant progress in their negotiations with the government, with many securing tentative agreements around
- A growing number of federal public service unions have made significant progress in their negotiations with the government, with many securing tentative agreements around
- No, this is not about the British Lord Durham, who was elected to Parliament in the United Kingdom in 1812, named the U.K. ambassador
- No, this is not about the British Lord Durham, who was elected to Parliament in the United Kingdom in 1812, named the U.K. ambassador
- No, this is not about the British Lord Durham, who was elected to Parliament in the United Kingdom in 1812, named the U.K. ambassador
- The Prime Minister’s Office has a new senior adviser on staff. Ben Chin moved over from his post as chief of staff to Finance Minister Bill
FeatureBY | May 20, 2019
FeatureBY | May 20, 2019
- The Prime Minister’s Office has a new senior adviser on staff. Ben Chin moved over from his post as chief of staff to Finance Minister Bill
FeatureBY | May 20, 2019
- The Prime Minister’s Office has a new senior adviser on staff. Ben Chin moved over from his post as chief of staff to Finance Minister Bill
- Two “significant” archaeological digs are ongoing east of the Centre Block building, focused on the remains of an old barracks building and a guardhouse
- Two “significant” archaeological digs are ongoing east of the Centre Block building, focused on the remains of an old barracks building and a guardhouse
- Two “significant” archaeological digs are ongoing east of the Centre Block building, focused on the remains of an old barracks building and a guardhouse
- Although the hope is that when Centre Block reopens after years of renovation work it will look as similar as possible to before it
- Although the hope is that when Centre Block reopens after years of renovation work it will look as similar as possible to before it
- Although the hope is that when Centre Block reopens after years of renovation work it will look as similar as possible to before it
- With the clock running out on the current session of Parliament, I’m paying close attention to whether the Senate passes a long overdue bill
Opinion | May 15, 2019
Opinion | May 15, 2019
- With the clock running out on the current session of Parliament, I’m paying close attention to whether the Senate passes a long overdue bill
Opinion | May 15, 2019
- With the clock running out on the current session of Parliament, I’m paying close attention to whether the Senate passes a long overdue bill
- There have been a few recent staffing moves in and out of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s office, including Jonathan Kalles’ recent addition as the
FeatureBY | May 15, 2019
FeatureBY | May 15, 2019
- There have been a few recent staffing moves in and out of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s office, including Jonathan Kalles’ recent addition as the
FeatureBY | May 15, 2019
- There have been a few recent staffing moves in and out of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s office, including Jonathan Kalles’ recent addition as the
