Monthly Archives: February 2014

Movie night on the Hill: Gabrielle

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The National Arts Centre screened a premier of Gabrielle on Tuesday for parliamentarians, media and maybe even some in the GR world. A few big names were in attendance: The director of Gabrielle, Louise Archambault; the event’s host, Heritage Minister Shelly Glover; and some of the films’ actors, including Alexandre Landry (Martin) and Melissa Desormeaux-Poulin (Sophie). Photos by Lobby Monitor intern Anthony Kellner.

Louise Archambault's ''Gabrielle'' has been selected as Canada's candidate in the best foreign film category at the Oscars.

Louise Archambault’s Gabrielle has been submitted as Canada’s candidate for best foreign film at this year’s Oscars.

From Left to Right: Patrick Roy (President of Les Films Seville), Shelly Glover (Minister of Candian Heritage and Official Languages), Steven Blaney (Minister of Public Safety), Carolle Brabant (CEO Telefilm Canada), Michel Roy (Chairman Telefilm Canada, Louise Archambault (Director of "Gabrielle"), and Luc Dery (Producer for micro_scope).

Left to Right: Patrick Roy, president of Les Films Seville; Heritage Minister Shelly Glover; Public Safety Minister Steven Blaney;  Laureen Harper; Michel Roy, chairman of Telefilm Canada; Louise Archambault, director of Gabrielle; and Luc Dery, producer, micro_scope.

Colette Watson, Vice President of Rogers poses with Hon. Shelly Glover on the red carpet.

Colette Watson, vice-president at Rogers, left, with Glover on the red carpet

The film was followed up with a reception that featured a matching theme with the film.

The post-film reception featured film props and themes.

Everyone who attended the film had a chance to fraternize with the cast and crew, eat some food and have some drinks.

Director of "Gabrielle", Louise Archambault, speaks to an attendee about her film.

Louise Archambault
Supporting Actress, Meilissa Desormeaux-Poulin, who played Sophie in the film, had a chance to speak to a fan about her contributions.

Supporting Actress, Meilissa Desormeaux-Poulin, who played Sophie in the film, and a fan

Michel Roy, Chairman for Telefilm Canada, spoke a few words before the screening.

Michel Roy, chairman of Telefilm Canada

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Budget Day with the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada

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The Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) toasted budget day on Tuesday by celebrating the contributions of the Canadian mineral exploration and development industry. Those who attended included Transport Minister Lisa Raitt and Speaker of the House of Commons Andrew Scheer. The association held a budget screening at 4 p.m., followed by a reception at 5:30 p.m. at the Rideau Club. The Lobby Monitor’s intern Anthony Kellner was there with his camera.

Ross Gallinger, Executive Director of PDAC, speaks to the guests about his Association.

Ross Gallinger, executive director of PDAC

The PDAC reception welcomed guests with food and drink to set the overall mood.

Crowd gathers to listen to the PDAC speakers

Food and drink were enjoyed as Greg Rickford, MP of Kenora riding, took a few moments to address the crowd.

Food and drink were to be had, evidently. In the background, Greg Rickford, MP of Kenora riding, took a few moments to talk.

 

Jay Aspen, MP of Nipissing-Timiskaming speaks to Parliamentary Secretary Assistant, Carson Andrews

Jay Aspen, Conservative MP for Nipissing-Timiskaming, left, chats with parliamentary affairs special assistant Carson Andrews

Current Speaker of The House of Commons, Andrew Scheer takes a few minutes out of his busy schedule to pose for the camera

Speaker of The House of Commons Andrew Scheer is holding a delicious mashed potato and beef “martini.” And eating it, too.

Glenn Nolan, acting PDAC President (middle) has a chance to converse with Greg Rickford, MP of Kenora (right)

Glenn Nolan, acting PDAC president, centre, with Minister of State for Science and Technology Greg Rickford, right.

Rod Thomas, First Vice President of PDAC and Incoming President chats with Russ Hiebert, MP of South Surrey-White Rock-Cloverdale

Rod Thomas, first vice-president of PDAC and incoming president, left, with Conservative MP Russ Hiebert

 


Drinks and video games at the gaming association showcase

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The Entertainment Software Association of Canada hosted its annual industry showcase for parliamentarians on Feb. 4. The event was just down the hall from the Dairy Farmers in the drawing room of the Chateau Laurier and featured many of the video game industry’s top games and developers. Companies including Microsoft, Nintendo, and Sony came into town to give parliamentarians, staffers and media a chance to try out the games. The Lobby Monitor intern Anthony Kellner was there with his camera.

Louis Plamondon, interim leader of the Bloc Quebecois, and MP for Bas-Richelieu-Nicolet-Bécancour, Que. talking to a spokesperson from Nintendo Canada.

Louis Plamondon, interim leader of the Bloc Quebecois, and MP for Bas-Richelieu-Nicolet-Bécancour, Que., chatting with spokesperson from Nintendo Canada.

 

James Bezan, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Defence (for the riding of Selkirk-Interlake, Manitoba) watches Hill staffers play the latest sports game from Canadian publisher EA Sports Vancouver.

Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Defence James Bezan, right, watches the latest sports game from EA Sports Vancouver

Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages Shelly Glover (Saint Boniface, Man.) takes over a Sony Playstation booth to try out their latest adventure game.

Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages Shelly Glover takes over a Sony Playstation booth to try out their latest adventure game

NDP veterans affairs critic Peter Stoffer (Sackville-Eastern Shore, N.S.) speaks with Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Veterans Affairs Parm Gill (Brampton-Springdale, Ont.)

NDP veterans affairs critic Peter Stoffer (Sackville-Eastern Shore, N.S.) speaks with Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Veterans Affairs Parm Gill

Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister and Intergovernmental Affairs Paul Calandra (from the riding Oak Ridges-Markham, Ont.) taking part in a conversation with a Hill staffer.

Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister and Intergovernmental Affairs Paul Calandra, on the left.

 

 

 

 


Dairy Farmers parliamentary showcase, 2014

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The Dairy Farmers of Canada hosted the Dairy Showcase Reception on Feb. 4  at the Chateau Laurier. Farmers from all across the country attended and mixed with parliamentarians and media. Prize-winning cheeses were to be had alongside glasses of chocolate milk and desserts … with milk and ricotta cheese! Photos by Anthony Kellner, intern at The Lobby Monitor.

Liberal MP David McGuinty and Parliament Secretary James Bezan, (left to right), meet near the food table to speak.

Left to right: Liberal MP David McGuinty, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Defence James Bezan, and Mike Dungate of the Chicken Farmers of Canada

 

Public Safety Minister, Steven Blaney, attended the event, stopping to speak with many Parliamentarians and guests.

Public Safety Minister Steven Blaney, right, with Dairy Farmers of Canada president Wally Smith

 

Green Party leader Elizabeth May takes time out of her busy schedule to enjoy the food and drink with some friends.

Green Party Leader Elizabeth May, right, with Anita Medl of SaskMilk, left, and Bethany Dykstra, a New Brunswick dairy farmer.

 

Paul Hargreaves, British Columbia Dairy Association representative, was one of many West Canadian reps to attend the event.

Paul Hargreaves, British Columbia Dairy Association representative

 

Robert Speer of New Brunswick, represented part of the Atlantic Canadian farmers who were able to make their way to Ottawa for the event.

Robert Speer of New Brunswick, middle, represented farmers from Atlantic Canada