The Building Canada Strong Act, introduced on the first day of the fall sitting, aims to streamline project approval timelines across the country by completing project reviews within a year.
Some Canadian politicians are keen about closer ties to the 27-nation bloc, while others critiqued Prime Minister Mark Carney’s speech for lacking details on taxation, regulations, and the cost of pursuing ‘associate’ membership.
Pierre Poilievre voted most effective Conservative QP MP, best opposition MP in scrums, best fundraiser, and biggest self promoter. Dominic LeBlanc picked as best cabinet minister, most influential cabinet minister, and MP with the best sense of humour.
Economic transformation means layoffs and job losses. AI is another source of anxiety. What does that mean for us all in terms of a November budget?
‘There were so many questions in June that have now been answered that do fundamentally alter the state of, not only the House, but also the Senate,’ says one former PMO policy head.
While parliamentarians may not always agree, we should avoid allowing partisan or procedural squabbles to overshadow the work at hand.
Plus, Jobs and Families Minister Patty Hajdu is down a senior parliamentary affairs adviser.
Plus, a deputy director has been promoted within Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree’s office.
Meanwhile, there’s a new executive assistant on board in Energy and Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson’s office.
Plus, a new senior adviser for Newfoundland and Labrador has joined Fisheries Minister Joanne Thompson, among other office changes.
From boos to gender parity: Dasko officially retired from the Red Chamber on Aug. 19, and sat down with The Hill Times to reflect on her eight years as a Senator.
Meanwhile, a senior adviser recently bade farewell to AI and Digital Innovation Minister Evan Solomon’s office.
Plus, there’s one hire and one exit to highlight in Prime Minister Mark Carney’s office.
Plus, there are updates to Government House Leader Steven MacKinnon’s team, including director Isabelle Sabourin’s recent exit.
Plus, Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand and Public Works Minister Joël Lightbound have a couple of new aides each.
Plus, Vincent Desmarais recently bade farewell to the Conservative OLO, and there’s a new hire in Minister Mandy Gull-Masty’s office.
Plus, there are staff updates of note in the offices of Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu and Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne.
In the defence minister’s office, Gwendolyn Culver has taken on the new title of director of Arctic policy, among other changes.
From taking part in bail hearings to leading the effort to reform the laws that guide them, Keith Torrie says his practical experience lent him important perspectives in the making of C-14.
Along with a new director of operations, International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu has a new executive assistant, among other recent staff moves.
Alex Silas with the Public Service Alliance of Canada says the decision outlines that the House needs to consult with unions before introducing AI tools into the workplace.
Hill visitors should be able to notice steel framing climbing the Peace Tower by as early as October.
Plus, Housing Minister Gregor Robertson has hired Jenna Ghassabeh as his new director of communications.
The list includes new hires Julia Lisztwan as a senior policy adviser, Laurent de Casanove as a media advance, and Breen Wilkinson as a senior speechwriter.
Plus, Transport Minister Steve MacKinnon has seen a couple of staffing moves of late.
