World Polio Day
Author: The Hon. Amina Gerba
Category: Statements
Hon. Amina Gerba: Colleagues, before I begin, I would like to offer my condolences to the family of our late colleague.…
In the Senate
Emancipation Day
Author: The Hon. Wanda Thomas Bernard
Category: Statements
Hon. Wanda Thomas Bernard: Honourable senators, I am grateful to be able to rise today on this unceded Anishinaabe Algonquin territory…
Second reading of Bill C-282, An Act to amend the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Act (supply management)
Author: The Hon. Diane Bellemare
Category: Speeches
Hon. Diane Bellemare: Colleagues, I would like to begin by acknowledging that I am delivering my remarks on the unceded territory…
Question Period: Support for Small Businesses
Author: The Hon. Amina Gerba
Category: Question Period
Hon. Amina Gerba: My question is for the Government Representative in the Senate. The Business Development Bank of Canada recently published…
Role of Independent Senators
Author: The Hon. Andrew Cardozo
Category: Statements
Hon. Andrew Cardozo: Honourable senators, I want to say a few words about what it means to be an independent senator.…
The Honourable Jane Cordy—Congratulations on Honorary Doctorate
Author: The Hon. Brian Francis
Category: Statements
Hon. Brian Francis: Honourable senators, I am pleased to rise today to celebrate the achievement of a colleague and a friend.…
Persons Day
Author: The Hon. Judy White
Category: Statements
Hon. Judy A. White: Honourable senators, I rise today to recognize the ninety-fourth anniversary of Persons Day in Canada, in which…
Ministerial Question Period: Parliamentary Precinct
Author: The Hon. Andrew Cardozo
Category: Question Period
Hon. Andrew Cardozo: Minister, thank you for being with us as the new Minister of Public Services and Procurement. Congratulations on…
Ministerial Question Period: Awarding of Contracts
Author: The Hon. Amina Gerba
Category: Question Period
Hon. Amina Gerba: Welcome to the Senate, Minister Duclos. Studies have shown that Black entrepreneurs have to overcome a large number…
Net-zero Emissions Future—Inquiry
Author: The Hon. Marty Klyne
Category: Speeches
Hon. Marty Klyne: Honourable senators, I rise to add my voice to Senator Coyle’s inquiry on Canada’s transition to a net-zero…