The Progressive Senate Group – The Progressives

In the Senate

Affordable Housing and Groceries Bill—Consideration of Subject Matter in Committee of the Whole

December 13, 2023

Senator Klyne: Thank you and welcome. Deputy Prime Minister Freeland, recent data from Food Banks Canada reveals a distressing trend: a…

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

December 12, 2023

Author: The Hon. Amina Gerba

Category: Speeches

Hon. Amina Gerba: Honourable senators, one of the Senate’s mandates is to defend our country’s minorities. In that sense, we have…

Question Period: Hurricane Fiona

December 12, 2023

Author: The Hon. Brian Francis

Category: Question Period

Hon. Brian Francis: Senator Gold, given that Atlantic Canada is especially vulnerable to climate change and First Nations are disproportionately affected,…

President of the Public Service Commission—Marie-Chantal Girard Received in Committee of the Whole

December 12, 2023

Author: The Hon. Andrew Cardozo

Category: In the Senate

Senator Cardozo: Ms. Girard, building on Senator Bernard’s theme, I have a question about adopting a broader vision to prepare the public…

President of the Public Service Commission—Marie-Chantal Girard Received in Committee of the Whole

December 12, 2023

Author: The Hon. Wanda Thomas Bernard

Category: In the Senate

Senator Bernard: Thank you, Ms. Girard. Coming last, I know some of my questions have already been asked. I want to take…

The Honourable Renée Dupuis—Tribute by Senator Klyne

December 12, 2023

Author: The Hon. Marty Klyne

Category: Statements

Hon. Marty Klyne: Honourable senators, I rise today to pay tribute to Senator Renée Dupuis. In the Senate, on our political…

Question Period: Senate Appointments

December 7, 2023

Author: The Hon. Wanda Thomas Bernard

Category: Question Period

Hon. Wanda Thomas Bernard: My question is for the Government Representative in the Senate. Senator Gold, I’ve been closely following Senate…

The Honourable Terry M. Mercer—Congratulations on Distinguished Community Service Award

December 7, 2023

Author: The Hon. Jane Cordy (retired)

Category: Statements

Hon. Jane Cordy: Honourable senators, I rise today to congratulate our former colleague, Senator Terry Mercer, on being awarded the Saint…

Ministerial Question Period: Indigenous Languages

December 6, 2023

Author: The Hon. Brian Francis

Category: Question Period

Hon. Brian Francis: Minister St-Onge, in line with the 2021 mandate letter of your predecessor, when does your government intend to…

Ministerial Question Period: CBC/Radio-Canada

December 6, 2023

Author: The Hon. Andrew Cardozo

Category: Question Period

Hon. Andrew Cardozo: Minister, welcome to the Senate. First of all, congratulations on the agreement with Google, which you announced on…

The Progressive Senate Group – The Progressives

In the Senate

Affordable Housing and Groceries Bill—Consideration of Subject Matter in Committee of the Whole

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

Question Period: Hurricane Fiona

President of the Public Service Commission—Marie-Chantal Girard Received in Committee of the Whole

President of the Public Service Commission—Marie-Chantal Girard Received in Committee of the Whole

The Honourable Renée Dupuis—Tribute by Senator Klyne

Question Period: Senate Appointments

The Honourable Terry M. Mercer—Congratulations on Distinguished Community Service Award

Ministerial Question Period: Indigenous Languages

Ministerial Question Period: CBC/Radio-Canada

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