September 18, 2017 •
Elections Canada: House of Commons By-election Date is October 23
On September 17, Elections Canada announced two by-elections for the House of Commons will be held on October 23. The by-elections will be held for the electoral districts of Sturgeon River–Parkland in Alberta and the Lac-Saint-Jean in Quebec. Advance voting […]
On September 17, Elections Canada announced two by-elections for the House of Commons will be held on October 23.
The by-elections will be held for the electoral districts of Sturgeon River–Parkland in Alberta and the Lac-Saint-Jean in Quebec. Advance voting will run from the 13th to the 16th of October.
MP Rona Ambrose of Sturgeon River-Parkland resigned from politics in July.
MP Denis Lebel of Lac-Saint-Jean announced his retirement in June.
August 28, 2017 •
Trudeau’s Minister of Public Services and Procurement Resigns
On August 24, Minister of Public Services and Procurement Judy Foote announced her resignation from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s cabinet. Foote will remain as a member of Parliament for the time being until the House of Commons resumes in September. […]
On August 24, Minister of Public Services and Procurement Judy Foote announced her resignation from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s cabinet. Foote will remain as a member of Parliament for the time being until the House of Commons resumes in September.
Since April, Foote, who represents Newfoundland and Labrador for the federal electoral district of Bonavista—Burin—Trinity, has been on leave for personal family medical reasons.
A video of Foote’s announcement of her resignation can be found here or viewed below.
November 3, 2016 •
Canada’s Lobbying Commissioner Will Not Seek Reappointment
Lobbying Commissioner Karen Shepherd will not seek reappointment when her current term expires at the end of December. Shepherd has been the commissioner since the creation of the position in 2008. The Governor in Council will appoint a new commissioner […]
Lobbying Commissioner Karen Shepherd will not seek reappointment when her current term expires at the end of December. Shepherd has been the commissioner since the creation of the position in 2008.
The Governor in Council will appoint a new commissioner after consulting with the leader of every recognized party in the Senate and House of Commons.
Following the consultation, the Senate and House of Commons must approve the appointment by resolution.
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