Judy Sgro

Judy Sgro: Ottawa’s helping hand

Sgro has won Best Mentor both times its been awarded—a consequence of a political career full of wisdom for newcomers

Judy Sgro: The veteran mentor

The winner in the Best Mentor category of Maclean’s 2017 Parliamentarians of the Year awards on her mother-hen instinct

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How to pack a Mujahadeen-e-Khalq rally: spend thousands on Western politicians, less on (non-Iranian) students

The number of Canadian parliamentarians accepting sponsored junkets from the political arm of the Mujahedeen-e-Khalq, which Canada until recently considered a terrorist organization, has fallen off of late.

David Suzuki endorses Joyce Murray

The electoral cooperation candidate gets a boost

CPAC at 20

CPAC celebrated their 20th anniversary in the East Block courtyard.

Prostate Cancer Canada on the Hill

Prostate Cancer Canada was on the Hill for their blue tie and scarf campaign.

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The meaning of a vote

Conservative backbencher Dan Albas is concerned that a Liberal MP is oversimplifying a vote he cast.

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How many MPs do we need?

The New Democrats and Liberals say they’re eager to hear what the provinces have to say about the Harper government’s additions to the House of Commons. Liberal MP Judy Sgro says adding MPs now is not fiscally responsible.

Zoomer Znaimer

Canadian Association of Retired Persons (CARP) executive director Moses Znaimer was on the Hill as part of a reception to relaunch his organization. Znaimer with Conservative Senator Carolyn Stewart-Olsen.

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There’s no place like home

The Citizen and Chronicle-Herald delve into the exciting world of Ottawa real estate (also here and here) and question the living arrangement of Liberal MP Judy Sgro. These would seem to be the same stories the Prime Minister’s Office apparently instructed Conservative MPs not to cooperate with.

Pharmaceutical companies host on the Hill

Canada’s Research-Based Pharmaceutical Companies (Rx&D) held a reception on the Hill to highlight the work they are doing in Africa. Below, Susan Smith of Bluesky Strategy Group and Tim Powers of Summa Strategies.

MPs herd over to eat beef

The Canadian Cattlemen’s Association were on the Hill and held a beef