Papal Apology
Author: The Hon. Brian Francis
Hon. Brian Francis: Honourable senators, I rise today to speak to the apology made by His Holiness Pope Francis to Indigenous…
In the Senate
The Late Honourable Claudette Bradshaw, P.C., O.N.B.
Author: The Hon. Jane Cordy (retired)
Hon. Jane Cordy: Honourable senators, I want to begin by thanking the Canadian Senators Group for giving me their statement time…
Motion to Extend Hybrid Sittings
Author: The Hon. Jane Cordy (retired)
Hon. Jane Cordy: Honourable senators, I rise to speak in support of Motion No. 28, and I do so on behalf of…
Question Period: Gene-Editing Technology
Author: The Hon. Marty Klyne
Hon. Marty Klyne: Senator Gold, my question is about gene‑edited seeds — an important and controversial topic in the realm of crop…
Cultural Diversity
Hon. Patricia Bovey: Honourable senators, “representation,” and “to be representative of” are at the core of arts programming challenges in today’s…
Question Period: Trafficking in Cultural Property
Hon. Patricia Bovey: Thank you for being here today, minister. International concerns regarding illegal trafficking of cultural property are serious and…
Question Period: Firearms Control
Author: The Hon. Pierre Dalphond
Hon. Pierre J. Dalphond: Welcome, minister. My question is about handguns, the tools that are designed to kill or harm people,…
Question Period: Canada Border Services Agency
Author: The Hon. Jane Cordy (retired)
Hon. Jane Cordy: Welcome to the Senate of Canada. Minister, your government has committed to create an independent review body for…
Question Period: Record Suspensions
Author: The Hon. Brian Francis
Hon. Brian Francis: Minister Mendicino, in 2019 we passed legislation to expedite and reduce barriers for the suspension of records for…
Question Period: Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Author: The Hon. Marty Klyne
Hon. Marty Klyne: Minister, as the former CEO of the RCMP Heritage Centre in Regina, I’m proud that the force is…