International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia
Category: Statements
on. Diane Bellemare: Honourable senators, the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia was observed on May 17. That’s why today I’d…
In the Senate
Business and Economic Contributions Made by Indigenous Businesses to Canada’s Economy—Inquiry
Author: The Hon. Brian Francis
Category: Speeches
Hon. Brian Francis: Honourable senators, I rise today to address Senator Klyne’s important inquiry into the invaluable contributions of Indigenous businesses…
Second reading of Bill S-268, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Indian Act
Author: The Hon. Marty Klyne
Category: Speeches
Hon. Marty Klyne: Honourable senators, I rise to enter into second reading debate on Bill S-268, a Senate public bill initiated by…
Question Period: Child and Family Services
Author: The Hon. Brian Francis
Category: Question Period
Hon. Brian Francis: Senator Gold, last year, after more than 16 years of legal battles, the settlement totalling more than $23…
Bear Witness Day
Author: The Hon. Brian Francis
Category: Statements
Hon. Brian Francis: Honourable senators, I rise again this year to mark Bear Witness Day. Every year on May 10, we honour…
Motion for Concurrence in Commons Amendments on Bill S-202, An Act to amend the Parliament of Canada Act (Parliamentary Visual Artist Laureate)
Author: The Hon. Andrew Cardozo
Category: Speeches
Hon. Andrew Cardozo moved: That, in relation to Bill S-202, An Act to amend the Parliament of Canada Act (Parliamentary Visual Artist…
Question Period: Federal Contaminated Sites
Author: The Hon. Judy White
Category: Question Period
Hon. Judy A. White: My question is for the Government Representative in the Senate. Canada’s Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable…
Artwork and Heritage Advisory Working Group
Author: The Hon. Andrew Cardozo
Category: Statements
Hon. Andrew Cardozo: Honourable senators, I want to say a few words as the Chair of the Artwork and Heritage Advisory…
Question Period: RCMP Heritage Centre
Author: The Hon. Marty Klyne
Category: Question Period
Hon. Marty Klyne: Senator Gold, I was pleased to see Budget 2024 include an investment of $3.2 million over the next…
Moose Hide Campaign
Author: The Hon. Michèle Audette
Category: Statements
Hon. Michèle Audette: [Editor’s Note: Senator Audette spoke in Innu-aimun.] I thank the wonderful Anishinaabe people for welcoming us again today. Honourable…