The Progressive Senate Group – The Progressives

In the Senate

Second reading of Bill S-218, An Act to amend the Constitution Act, 1982 (notwithstanding clause)

June 3, 2025

Hon. Peter Harder moved second reading of Bill S-218, An Act to amend the Constitution Act, 1982 (notwithstanding clause). He said: Honourable…

Question Period: Hate Crime in Canada

June 3, 2025

Author: The Hon. Kristopher Wells

Category: Question Period

Hon. Kristopher Wells: Honourable senators, hate continues to be on the rise globally and also here in Canada. Most recently, we…

Expression of Thanks for Party Leaders

June 3, 2025

Author: The Hon. Andrew Cardozo

Category: Statements

Hon. Andrew Cardozo: Honourable senators, as we approach Canada Day and reflect on what we all do in Parliament to improve…

Question Period: Canada-Africa Relations

May 29, 2025

Author: The Hon. Amina Gerba

Category: Question Period

Hon. Amina Gerba: Senator Gold, in the Speech from the Throne, the King noted the historic challenges facing our country, comparing…

Progressive Senate Group Leadership Elections

May 29, 2025

Author: The Hon. Andrew Cardozo

Category: Statements

Hon. Andrew Cardozo: Honourable senators, in keeping with my colleagues, I rise today to talk about the new leadership group of…

The Honourable Nancy Karetak-Lindell and The Honourable Todd Lewis—Congratulations on appointments

May 29, 2025

Author: The Hon. Brian Francis

Category: In the Senate

Hon. Brian Francis: Honourable senators, I’m beginning to feel a bit of déjà vu, but it remains an honour to rise…

Question Period: Nation Building

May 28, 2025

Author: The Hon. Brian Francis

Category: Question Period

Hon. Brian Francis: Senator Gold, at a time when Canada is facing growing external pressure such as protectionist policies and shifting…

Africa Day

May 28, 2025

Author: The Hon. Amina Gerba

Category: Statements

Hon. Amina Gerba: Colleagues, I’m very pleased to be with you here again for the Forty-fifth Parliament. I would like to…

The Honourable Dawn Arnold and The Honourable Farah Mohamed—Congratulations on Appointments

May 28, 2025

Author: The Hon. Brian Francis

Category: In the Senate

Hon. Brian Francis: Honourable senators, on behalf of the Progressive Senate Group, I’m happy to join the other leaders in welcoming…

New Senators—Congratulations on Appointments

May 26, 2025

Author: The Hon. Brian Francis

Category: In the Senate

Hon. Brian Francis: Honourable senators, it is wonderful to be with you all in this chamber. I am honoured to rise…

The Progressive Senate Group – The Progressives

In the Senate

Second reading of Bill S-218, An Act to amend the Constitution Act, 1982 (notwithstanding clause)

Question Period: Hate Crime in Canada

Expression of Thanks for Party Leaders

Question Period: Canada-Africa Relations

Progressive Senate Group Leadership Elections

The Honourable Nancy Karetak-Lindell and The Honourable Todd Lewis—Congratulations on appointments

Question Period: Nation Building

Africa Day

The Honourable Dawn Arnold and The Honourable Farah Mohamed—Congratulations on Appointments

New Senators—Congratulations on Appointments

The Progressive Senators

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