Senator Iris G. Petten—Congratulations on AppointmentMay 9, 2023Author: The Hon. Jane Cordy (retired)Category: StatementsHon. Jane Cordy: Honourable senators, I am delighted to rise today on behalf of the Progressive Senate Group and join with…
Second reading of Bill C-226, National Strategy Respecting Environmental Racism and Environmental Justice BillMay 4, 2023Author: The Hon. Marty KlyneCategory: SpeechesHon. Marty Klyne: Honourable senators, I rise to speak in support of Bill C-226, a bill sponsored by Senator McCallum. The legislation…
World Press Freedom DayMay 4, 2023Author: The Hon. Marty KlyneCategory: StatementsHon. Marty Klyne: Honourable senators, yesterday, May 3, was the thirtieth anniversary of World Press Freedom Day. To mark it, a number…
Question Period: The Future of WorkMay 3, 2023Author: The Hon. Andrew CardozoCategory: Question PeriodHon. Andrew Cardozo: My question is for the Government Representative in the Senate. It is about an issue that is of…
Pan African Heritage MuseumMay 3, 2023Author: The Hon. Patricia Bovey (retired)Category: StatementsHon. Patricia Bovey: Honourable senators, today I want to update you on the Pan African Heritage Museum. As I have said…
Business and Economic Contributions Made by Indigenous Businesses to Canada’s Economy—InquiryMay 2, 2023Author: The Hon. Marty KlyneCategory: SpeechesHon. Marty Klyne rose pursuant to notice of March 28, 2023: That he will call the attention of the Senate to the…
Question Period: Visa ApplicationsMay 2, 2023Author: The Hon. Patricia Bovey (retired)Category: Question PeriodHon. Patricia Bovey: This question is for the Government Representative in the Senate. Senator Gold, you know that Winnipeg is hosting…
Red Dress DayMay 2, 2023Author: The Hon. Brian FrancisCategory: StatementsHon. Brian Francis: Honourable senators, I rise today to mark Red Dress Day, also known as the National Day of Awareness…
Second reading of Bill S-244, An Act to amend the Department of Employment and Social Development Act and the Employment Insurance Act (Employment Insurance Council)April 27, 2023Author: The Hon. Marty KlyneCategory: SpeechesHon. Marty Klyne: Honourable senators, I rise to also speak in support of Bill S-244, Senator Bellemare’s bill proposing an Employment Insurance…
Question Period: Conflict in SudanApril 27, 2023Author: The Hon. Wanda Thomas BernardCategory: Question PeriodHon. Wanda Thomas Bernard: My question is also for the Government Representative in the Senate. I am deeply concerned about the…