Expression of Good Wishes for the SeasonDecember 17, 2020Author: The Hon. Jane CordyCategory: In the SenateHon. Jane Cordy: Honourable senators, on behalf of the Progressive Senate Group, I’m pleased to join with my fellow leaders…
Expression of Thanks for Front-Line WorkersDecember 16, 2020Author: The Hon. Brian FrancisCategory: StatementsHon. Brian Francis: Honourable senators, I rise today to pay tribute to the front-line workers who have gone above and…
Question Period: Heritage Lighthouse ProtectionDecember 16, 2020Author: The Hon. Patricia BoveyCategory: Question PeriodHon. Patricia Bovey: Honourable senators, my question is for the representative of the government. Senator Gold, first I want to…
KwanzaaDecember 16, 2020Author: The Hon. Wanda Thomas BernardCategory: StatementsHon. Wanda Elaine Thomas Bernard: Honourable senators, I rise today to wish you a happy Kwanza. As I began to…
Second reading of Bill C-7, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (medical assistance in dying) – Sen. DalphondDecember 16, 2020Author: The Hon. Pierre DalphondCategory: SpeechesHon. Pierre J. Dalphond: Colleagues, I rise today to speak on debate at second reading of Bill C-7, a parliamentary…
Question Period: COVID-19 Pandemic—Regional AirportsDecember 15, 2020Author: The Hon. Jane CordyCategory: Question PeriodHon. Jane Cordy: First, Senator Gold, congratulations to the government on getting the COVID-19 vaccine to Canadians ahead of schedule.…
The Late Frederick (Fred) Sasakamoose, O.C.December 15, 2020Author: The Hon. Marty KlyneCategory: StatementsHon. Marty Klyne: Honourable senators, I rise today to pay tribute to elder Fred Sasakamoose, the first First Nation hockey…
The Honourable Wanda Elaine Thomas Bernard, O.C., O.N.S.—Congratulations on Being Named One of Canada’s Top 10 Power WomenDecember 14, 2020Author: The Hon. Jane CordyCategory: StatementsHon. Jane Cordy: Honourable senators, it is unmistakable that each person possesses some sort of personal power, whether it be…
Second reading of Bill C-7, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (medical assistance in dying) – Sen. HarderDecember 14, 2020Author: The Hon. Peter HarderCategory: SpeechesHon. Peter Harder: Honourable senators, I rise to add my voice to the debate on Bill C-7. I have and…
International Human Rights DayDecember 10, 2020Author: The Hon. Wanda Thomas BernardCategory: StatementsHon. Wanda Elaine Thomas Bernard: Honourable senators, today, for International Human Rights Day, I wish to highlight an organization that…