The Honourable Pierre-Hugues Boisvenu—TributeFebruary 8, 2024Author: The Hon. Jane CordyCategory: StatementsHon. Jane Cordy: Honourable senators, I rise to add my voice to the tributes to our departing colleague Senator Boisvenu. Senator…
Second reading of Bill S-280, An Act respecting a national framework on sickle cell diseaseFebruary 7, 2024Author: The Hon. Jane CordyCategory: SpeechesHon. Jane Cordy: Honourable senators, I am pleased to speak today at second reading of Bill S-280, An Act respecting a national…
Question Period: Reconciliation with Indigenous PeopleFebruary 7, 2024Author: The Hon. Marty KlyneCategory: Question PeriodHon. Marty Klyne: Senator Gold, many Canadians and parliamentarians are fired up and ready to advance the 2024 reconciliation agenda in…
Political History of Black CanadiansFebruary 7, 2024Author: The Hon. Andrew CardozoCategory: StatementsHon. Andrew Cardozo: Honourable senators, today it is my honour to talk about an important aspect of Canadian history — Black Canadian…
Question Period: International StudentsFebruary 6, 2024Author: The Hon. Amina GerbaCategory: Question PeriodHon. Amina Gerba: My question is for the Government Representative in the Senate. Senator Gold, according to Statistics Canada and Global…
Indira MoudiFebruary 6, 2024Author: The Hon. Amina GerbaCategory: StatementsHon. Amina Gerba: Madam Speaker, I am delighted to rise to speak about Black History Month 2024. This February, I will…
Congratulations on Appointments—Senators McBean, Senior, Varone, Robinson and Al ZaibakFebruary 6, 2024Author: The Hon. Jane CordyCategory: StatementsHon. Jane Cordy: Honourable senators, it is such a pleasure to be back with you. I’m coming from Nova Scotia, which,…
Expression of Good Wishes for the SeasonDecember 15, 2023Author: The Hon. Jane CordyCategory: SpeechesHon. Jane Cordy: Honourable senators, the end is in sight. We had long days and very long nights, but we’re here…
Point of Order by Senator PlettDecember 15, 2023Author: The Hon. Andrew CardozoCategory: In the SenateHon. Andrew Cardozo: Honourable senators, I rise to respond to the comments made by Senator Don Plett yesterday in what he…
Question Period: Non-Insured Health BenefitsDecember 15, 2023Author: The Hon. Brian FrancisCategory: Question PeriodHon. Brian Francis: Senator Gold, according to Sheri McKinstry, co-founder of the Indigenous Dental Association of Canada, Métis and non-status First…