Politics This Morning: Minister Qualtrough heading to Tokyo for Olympic Games; Green Leader opens Toronto Centre campaign office – The Hill Times
Plus, Indigenous Services Minister Marc Miller will be joined by Northern Affairs Minister Daniel Vandal and Social Development Minister Ahmed Hussen for an announcement on funding for shelters in Nunavut.
Employment Minister Carla Qualtrough pictured speaking at a press conference in West Block in September, 2020. Ms. Qualtrough will be in Tokyo, Japan today to cheer on Team Canada athletes during the opening ceremony of the 2020 Olympic Games. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
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