Politics & the Pen has invited over 1,500 writers to the annual gala in
#Ottawa
over the years. At least that is our count from 1988. They bring the pen to
#PoliPen
and we thank them for it.
Throwback to this dapper cheers at 2017
#polipen
with Chad Rogers and Rob Moore from
@crestview_strat
and friend
@CornellBelcher
🥂
We can't wait to be back in 2022. Until then, set your alarm for Weds Sept 22 at 9am PT / 12pm ET for this year's digital event.
#cdnpoli
#Ottawa
Over the past 35 years (!) we've made so many great memories at
#polipen
, from dancing co-hosts to standout
#ShaughnessyCohen
Prize speeches. We can't wait to be back celebrating in-person
@fairmontlaurier
for 2022 🍁📕🍾
See you at Zoe's for the afterparty!
#cdnpoli
#Ottawa
Heard on the Hill: Politics and the Pen faithful unpack their dancing shoes as the annual gala returns to the Château Laurier, by
@DearOtherPeople
#cdnpoli
(subs)
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the
#ShaughnessyCohen
Prize for Political Writing. The Prize was established in honour of the popular MP from
#Windsor
ON. Hear & see the announcement of this year’s winner at
#PoliPen
tomorrow night. 7pm (Ottawa time)
#cdnpoli
#canlit
Night before Politics and the Pen
#polipen
is always a good time. Thank you to the British High Commision in
#ottawa
for hosting the finalists, some sponsors and everyone in between
#cdnpoli
#canlit
We may not be able to gather as a group of 500, but we can all attend the special
#PoliPen
Digital Edition. All welcome to watch September 23, 7pm Ottawa time at Grab a glass of something bubbly after a long day in
#cdnpoli
and enjoy the show!
We *might* be putting together some
#polipen
palomas early this year. Celebrate 2023’s finalists and
#ShaughnessyCohen
Prize winner on May 10. Or, mix yourself a celebratory drink now — it’s four o’clock somewhere, right?
Hey
#cdnpoli
and
#canlit
crowds. Did you miss out on the Politics and the Pen show last night? You can still watch it. Viewing details are in the profile. One click and you are good to go. 24-minutes is all it takes to be inspired.
Thank you
@ErinOTooleMP
! The
#PoliPen
committee is indeed a stellar group of individuals - all from the
#cdnpoli
community - pulling the evening together.
Helloooo Ottawa! 50 days until we party again in the historic
@FairmontLaurier
ballroom to celebrate the best in
#cdnpoli
writing at Politics and the Pen / la politique et l'écrit ✒️🍁🍾
RT if you’re excited for
#PoliPen
2022!
Your P&P committee hard at work to make tonight happen. Thanks to Jim Armour, Maureen Boyd, Heather Bradley, Alayne Crawford, Elizabeth Gray-Smith, Patrick Kennedy, Francoyse Picard, Jill Scheer, Max St-Pierre and this year’s co-chairs Catherine Clark & Dan Mader.
Read Beatrice Paez's interview with the winner of this year's Shaughnessy Cohen Prize for Political Writing, Beverley McLachlin.
@writerstrust
@polipenottawa
#cdnpoli
We're one week away from Politics and the Pen / La politique et l’écrit! Use
#polipen
to share your tweets of anticipation.
And be sure to read about the 2022
#ShaughnessyCohen
Prize for Political Writing finalists in advance at
#canlit
#cdnpoli
Following a gourmet dinner and lively entertainment, the gala culminated with the presentation of the Shaughnessy Cohen Prize to Rachel Giese for her debut book, Boys: What it Means to Become a Man
#cdnpoli
Est. in honour of the outspoken MP from Windsor, ON, the
#ShaughnessyCohen
Prize for Political Writing is awarded for an exceptional book of literary nonfiction that captures a political subject of relevance to Canadian readers.
#cdnpoli
#canlit
#polipen
Looking forward to tonight’s much-anticipated press gallery dinner,
@SusanDelacourt
takes a look back at Politics and the Pen and the importance and impact a sense of humour can have in
#cdnpoli
careers.
OPINION: At this weekend's Parliamentary Press Gallery dinner, the PM has a chance to solicit some laughs on his own terms, about fashion choices - among other things - gone wrong. Will this finally put the trip behind him?
@SusanDelacourt
wades in.
This is one of my favourite photos from last night’s Politics and the Pen 2018 Gala at the Fairmont Château Laurier - with the very funny Rosemary Barton, and my favourite morning show host, Robyn Bresnahan!
#polipen
A few of this year's
#ShaughnessyCohen
finalists have attended
#polipen
as guests in the past. This year they will experience the event from a whole new angle!
$25,000 winner announced via Politics and The Pen: Digital Edition on Sept 22, 2021
#cdnpoli
#canlit
Just announced: The 2021
#ShaughnessyCohen
Prize for Political Writing shortlist explores important battles for personal & political power in Canada's past, present & future.
Add these 5 informative nonfiction reads to your list
#canlit
#polipen
#cdnpoli
#Polipen
is where
#canlit
and
#cdnpoli
collide 📚🇨🇦
"Politics and the Pen provides terrific opportunities to connect with other writers and thinkers from across the country to share and debate ideas." —
@RachelAGiese
, 2018
#ShaughnessyCohen
Prize for Political Writing winner
Congratulations to
@ErinOTooleMP
on being elected Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada. It is obviously your fancy footwork that put you over the top.
#PoliPen
Hey, it’s us again 👋 It’s that time of year when excitement starts brewing for the
#ShaughnessyCohen
Prize shortlist announcement & the infamous
#polipen
gala. Stay tuned — there might just be a jury reveal coming your way.
#cdnpoli
Warning⚠️No slaps allowed on the Politics and the Pen stage!
But who remembers the host boxing match between past Canada/US Ambassadors Gary Doer and David Jacobson back in 2012?
#polipen
#TheOscars
Tomorrow: Find out the 2022
#ShaughnessyCohen
Prize for Political Writing jurors. Hint: one is a past prize finalist, one is a past politician, and one is a current journalist 📕🍁📕
Shortlist revealed Weds Apr 6!
#cdnpoli
#canlit
#polipen
Looking to see yourself in
#PoliPen
pictures? Scroll through all the fabulousness of Politics and the Pen. Photos by Matt Usherwood and Cynthia Munster.
#cdnpoli
If you’re feeling a little less than optimistic after our last
#polipen
poll, try your hand at this next question!
On the flip side, if you’re confident in your
#cdnpoli
knowledge, keep going!
What is the title of Tanya Talaga’s prize-winning book?
Had a great time at Politics and the Pen with
@writerstrust
last week. What a great event celebrating Canadian stories and authors from across the country! Thank you to all of the organizers for a wonderful evening!
#PoliPen
@TheHillTimes
@polipenottawa
Last night at Politics and the Pen, Tanya Talaga won the
#ShaughnessyCohen
Prize for her book Seven Fallen Feathers! I was happy to congratulate her & Sarah MacLachlan, President & Publisher of House of Anansi Press - the Davenport-based company that published the book!
#PoliPen
"Winning the Shaughnessy Cohen Prize was the highest honour of my career as a journalist, and I doubt anything will ever top it."
—
#PaulWells
, 2013
#ShaughnessyCohen
Prize winner for his book, The Longer I’m Prime Minister: Stephen Harper and Canada, 2006-.
#cdnpoli
#polipen
For those going to Politics and the Pen this year in 2018 or wanting to go the next year in 2019, welcome to your HQ for all you need to know on
@PoliPenOttawa
, splashed with some backstage facts of the event.
#cdnpoli
#polipen