Culinary learners gain high-profile experience at the Prime Minister’s Annual Media Garden Party

Posted on Tuesday, July 14th, 2026

Prime Minister of Canada, Mark Carney, pictured with Algonquin College culinary students who were supporting the Prime Minister's annual garden party.

Prime Minister of Canada, Mark Carney, pictured with Algonquin College culinary students who were supporting the Prime Minister’s Annual Media Garden Party.

OTTAWA, ON (July 9, 2026) – On June 9-10, 15 learners from Algonquin College’s Culinary Skills and Culinary Management programs and three alumni gained hands-on experience supporting an elevated catering event in the National Capital Region at the Prime Minister’s Annual Media Garden Party at Rideau Cottage. The event served approximately 1,500 political staff members, media, Members of Parliament (MPs) and other invited guests.

Industry collaboration like this fosters opportunity and directly supports the College’s mission of transforming the hopes and dreams of our learners into lifelong success.

“The Prime Minister’s Garden Party is one example of how Algonquin College’s strong community partnerships create exceptional learning opportunities, giving students the chance to apply their skills at high-profile events,” said Cory Haskins, Dean, School of Business and Hospitality.

In addition to the hands-on experience gained from preparing hand-passed canapés, learners can also observe how other restaurants operate for large-scale, high-end catering events. Local favourites Thyme and Again, In Haus Cooking, Suzy Q, Cantina Gia, Coconut Lagoon and Dominion City were also present serving guests.

To learn more about the School of Business and Hospitality, please visit our website.

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For further information: 

Meg Fraser 
Communications Officer 
Algonquin College 
613-308-0138 
fraserm2@algonquincollege.com 

  

About Algonquin College 

The mission of Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology is to transform hopes and dreams into lifelong success. Algonquin College, an Ontario public sector community college, does this by offering hands-on, digitally connected, experiential learning in close to 170 programs. Algonquin College is the largest polytechnic institute in Eastern Ontario, with campuses in Ottawa and Pembroke, with fully online programming delivered through AC Online.  


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