The Progressive Senate Group – The Progressives

In the Senate

Second reading of Bill S-280, An Act respecting a national framework on sickle cell disease

February 7, 2024

Hon. 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 People

February 7, 2024

Author: The Hon. Marty Klyne

Category: Question Period

Hon. Marty Klyne: Senator Gold, many Canadians and parliamentarians are fired up and ready to advance the 2024 reconciliation agenda in…

Political History of Black Canadians

February 7, 2024

Author: The Hon. Andrew Cardozo

Category: Statements

Hon. Andrew Cardozo: Honourable senators, today it is my honour to talk about an important aspect of Canadian history — Black Canadian…

Question Period: International Students

February 6, 2024

Author: The Hon. Amina Gerba

Category: Question Period

Hon. Amina Gerba: My question is for the Government Representative in the Senate. Senator Gold, according to Statistics Canada and Global…

Indira Moudi

February 6, 2024

Author: The Hon. Amina Gerba

Category: Statements

Hon. 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 Zaibak

February 6, 2024

Author: The Hon. Jane Cordy (retired)

Category: Statements

Hon. 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 Season

December 15, 2023

Author: The Hon. Jane Cordy (retired)

Category: Speeches

Hon. 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 Plett

December 15, 2023

Author: The Hon. Andrew Cardozo

Category: In the Senate

Hon. 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 Benefits

December 15, 2023

Author: The Hon. Brian Francis

Category: Question Period

Hon. Brian Francis: Senator Gold, according to Sheri McKinstry, co-founder of the Indigenous Dental Association of Canada, Métis and non-status First…

Canadian Dental Care Plan

December 15, 2023

Author: The Hon. Andrew Cardozo

Category: Statements

Hon. Andrew Cardozo: Honourable senators, I want to speak about dental care and Pharmacare. Colleagues, in 1961, the Diefenbaker government established…

The Progressive Senate Group – The Progressives

In the Senate

Second reading of Bill S-280, An Act respecting a national framework on sickle cell disease

Question Period: Reconciliation with Indigenous People

Political History of Black Canadians

Question Period: International Students

Indira Moudi

Congratulations on Appointments—Senators McBean, Senior, Varone, Robinson and Al Zaibak

Expression of Good Wishes for the Season

Point of Order by Senator Plett

Question Period: Non-Insured Health Benefits

Canadian Dental Care Plan

The Progressive Senators

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