Rideau Hall

PM announces major cabinet shakeup, seven new ministers

Jul 26, 2023 | 10:02am

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced a significant reset to his cabinet, signaling that his Liberal government will focus on housing and affordability heading into the next election. Two-thirds of cabinet portfolios have switched hands, with seven rookie ministers coming in and seven others leaving. Of the seven new ministers, five represent constituencies in Ontario, […]

2021 Federal election officially underway, voting day September 20th

Aug 15, 2021 | 9:52am

The 2021 Canadian general election is a go after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau officially dissolved Parliament this morning. Speaking to reporters outside Rideau Hall this morning, Trudeau said the government has done all it can to support Canadians through the pandemic, but now it’s up to Canadians to choose their path going forward. “Now it’s […]

Manitoba man behind Rideau Hall attack to be sentenced in March

Feb 23, 2021 | 4:37pm

A Manitoba man who rammed through a gate at Rideau Hall and headed on foot toward Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s home at Rideau Cottage will be sentenced on March 10. Forty-six-year-old Corey Hurren has pleaded guilty to eight charges related to the incident at Rideau Hall last July. His lawyer says Hurren was a hardworking […]

Manitoba man who stormed gates of Rideau Hall set to be sentenced on Tuesday

Feb 23, 2021 | 7:10am

The man who pleaded guilty earlier this month after being accused of ramming his truck through a gate at Rideau Hall last July finds out his fate on Tuesday. Corey Hurren of Bowsman, Manitoba will be sentenced in an Ottawa court Tuesday. Hurren pleaded guilty February 5th to seven weapon-related charges and one count of […]

Review of Rideau Hall’s workplace environment paints ugly picture of Julie Payette

Jan 28, 2021 | 6:10am

The review of Rideau Hall’s workplace environment has been released to the public, and it does not paint a pretty picture of the former governor general. It includes comments suggesting that Julie Payette’s abusive behavior created “a poisoned work environment.” Workers reported that the former astronaut turned Queen’s representative was disrespectful and would make demeaning […]

Man arrested at Rideau Hall was armed with several firearms

Jul 3, 2020 | 8:42am

The RCMP say the man taken into custody on the grounds of Rideau Hall Thursday was in possession of several firearms. Police are not releasing the man’s name pending his court appearance on numerous charges. However, Deputy Commissioner Mike Duheme, confirms the man was loose on the grounds armed with a gun for 13 minutes […]

Armed man arrested on Rideau Hall grounds

Jul 2, 2020 | 10:40am

An armed man has been arrested on the grounds of Rideau Hall, where Gov. Gen. Julie Payette and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau live. The RCMP announced the arrest hours after a large number of police officers descended on the sprawling estate Thursday morning. The RCMP said an armed man got onto the grounds around 6:40 […]

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