Question Period: Hurricane FionaDecember 12, 2023Author: The Hon. Brian FrancisCategory: Question PeriodHon. 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 WholeDecember 12, 2023Author: The Hon. Andrew CardozoCategory: In the SenateSenator 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 WholeDecember 12, 2023Author: The Hon. Wanda Thomas BernardCategory: In the SenateSenator 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 KlyneDecember 12, 2023Author: The Hon. Marty KlyneCategory: StatementsHon. Marty Klyne: Honourable senators, I rise today to pay tribute to Senator Renée Dupuis. In the Senate, on our political…
Question Period: Senate AppointmentsDecember 7, 2023Author: The Hon. Wanda Thomas BernardCategory: Question PeriodHon. 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 AwardDecember 7, 2023Author: The Hon. Jane Cordy (retired)Category: StatementsHon. Jane Cordy: Honourable senators, I rise today to congratulate our former colleague, Senator Terry Mercer, on being awarded the Saint…
Ministerial Question Period: Indigenous LanguagesDecember 6, 2023Author: The Hon. Brian FrancisCategory: Question PeriodHon. 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-CanadaDecember 6, 2023Author: The Hon. Andrew CardozoCategory: Question PeriodHon. Andrew Cardozo: Minister, welcome to the Senate. First of all, congratulations on the agreement with Google, which you announced on…
The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against WomenDecember 6, 2023Author: The Hon. Diane Bellemare (retired)Category: StatementsHon. Diane Bellemare: Honourable senators, on this National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, I want to commemorate…
Third reading of Bill C-234, An Act to amend the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act, as amendedDecember 5, 2023Author: The Hon. Diane Bellemare (retired)Category: SpeechesHon. Diane Bellemare: Honourable senators, I rise today to share my thoughts about Bill C-234. I have given a lot of thought…