Africa Day
Author: The Hon. Amina Gerba
Category: Statements
Hon. Amina Gerba: Honourable senators, May 25 is Africa Day. It is an opportunity to celebrate the significant progress that is being…
In the Senate
Future of CBC/Radio-Canada—Inquiry
Author: The Hon. Andrew Cardozo
Category: Speeches
Hon. Andrew Cardozo rose pursuant to notice of May 7, 2024: That he will call the attention of the Senate to the…
Question Period: Canadian Entrepreneurs
Author: The Hon. Amina Gerba
Category: Question Period
Hon. Amina Gerba: My question is for the Government Representative. Senator Gold, a recent survey by the Business Development Bank of…
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…
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…