The Progressive Senate Group – The Progressives

In the Senate

International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia

May 21, 2024

on. Diane Bellemare: Honourable senators, the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia was observed on May 17. That’s why today I’d…

Business and Economic Contributions Made by Indigenous Businesses to Canada’s Economy—Inquiry

May 9, 2024

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

May 9, 2024

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

May 9, 2024

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

May 9, 2024

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)

May 8, 2024

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

May 8, 2024

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

May 8, 2024

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

May 7, 2024

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

May 7, 2024

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…

The Progressive Senate Group – The Progressives

In the Senate

International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia

Business and Economic Contributions Made by Indigenous Businesses to Canada’s Economy—Inquiry

Second reading of Bill S-268, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Indian Act

Question Period: Child and Family Services

Bear Witness Day

Motion for Concurrence in Commons Amendments on Bill S-202, An Act to amend the Parliament of Canada Act (Parliamentary Visual Artist Laureate)

Question Period: Federal Contaminated Sites

Artwork and Heritage Advisory Working Group

Question Period: RCMP Heritage Centre

Moose Hide Campaign

The Progressive Senators

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