Source: CTV News, September 18, 2018 The Ontario MP who left the governing Liberals to join the Conservative Party on the day lawmakers returned for the fall sitting on Parliament Hill says Canada’s role in the world was a major factor in her decision to cross the floor. Aurora-Oak Ridges-Richmond Hill MP Leona Alleslev appeared… Continue reading Ont. MP Alleslev explains defection to Conservatives
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‘I am really, really upset’: Trudeau tells Sask. chiefs in leaked video
Source: The Canadian Press, September 17, 2018 SASKATOON — A Saskatchewan chief says a video posted online showing Prime Minister Justin Trudeau telling First Nations leaders he is upset about how time was managed in a recent meeting is unfortunate. Chief Bobby Cameron, with the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations, said a closed-door meeting… Continue reading ‘I am really, really upset’: Trudeau tells Sask. chiefs in leaked video
Keeping Canada 150 rink open will cost taxpayers an additional $2.5M
Source: Josh K. Elliot, CTV News, January 25, 2018 It will cost taxpayers an additional $2.5 million to keep the Canada 150 ice rink on Parliament Hill open until the end of February, CTV News has learned. The rink was originally slated to be taken down after New Year’s Eve, but Heritage Minister Melanie Joly… Continue reading Keeping Canada 150 rink open will cost taxpayers an additional $2.5M
Construction underway for Canada 150 rink on Parliament Hill
Source: Rachel Aiello, CTV News, October 12, 2017 OTTAWA – This December ragging the puck, faceoffs, and spinning will be commonplace on Parliament Hill, on the lawn that is. Canadian Heritage is building the first ever skating rink on the lawn of Parliament Hill, and construction is already underway. The rink will open on Dec. 7… Continue reading Construction underway for Canada 150 rink on Parliament Hill
Police issue 99 trespass citations during pipeline protest on Parliament Hill
By Bruce Cheadle, The Canadian Press, October 24, 2016 OTTAWA — The Liberal government’s conflicting climate and pipeline policies were thrown into sharp relief Monday as more than 200 protesters marched on Parliament Hill demanding Prime Minister Justin Trudeau reject any new oilsands infrastructure. The protest resulted in the brief detention of 99 individuals, all of… Continue reading Police issue 99 trespass citations during pipeline protest on Parliament Hill
Thousands expected on Parliament Hill for Canada Day celebrations
By CTV News, July 1, 2016 Thousands are expected to attend Canada Day celebrations on Parliament Hill as the country marks its 149th birthday. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his wife Sophie Gregoire Trudeau are set to attend a midday musical show on Parliament Hill today. The show will also feature an air display by… Continue reading Thousands expected on Parliament Hill for Canada Day celebrations
Dairy farmers take trade protest to Parliament Hill with cow and tractors in tow
By Chloe Fedio, CBC News, June 2, 2016 Farmers want tighter border controls, compensation for trade agreements Dairy farmer Chris Ryan unhitches a hay-lined covered trailer on Wellington Street and releases his cow Ninja under the shadow of Parliament Hill. The St. Isidore, Ont., farmer was one of dozens that took part in an eastern Ontario tractor parade… Continue reading Dairy farmers take trade protest to Parliament Hill with cow and tractors in tow
RCMP, security officers honoured for stopping Parliament Hill attack
Nearly 18 months after the deadly shooting on Parliament Hill, members of the RCMP and the House of Commons Protective Service were publicly honoured for their role in stopping the attack. The ceremony took place at Rideau Hall in Ottawa, where Gov. Gen. David Johnston presented nine Medals of Bravery and six Stars of Courage.… Continue reading RCMP, security officers honoured for stopping Parliament Hill attack