National Indigenous Peoples Day
Author: The Hon. Marty Klyne
Hon. Marty Klyne: Honourable senators, I rise to share two stories in celebration of National Indigenous Peoples Day. First, I wish…
In the Senate
Third reading of Bill S-7, An Act to amend the Customs Act and the Preclearance Act, 2016
Author: The Hon. Peter Harder
Hon. Peter Harder: I rise today in support Bill S-7, An Act to amend the Customs Act and the Preclearance Act, 2016.…
Second reading of Bill C-14, An Act to amend the Constitution Act, 1867 (electoral representation)
Author: The Hon. Dennis Dawson (retired)
Hon. Dennis Dawson moved second reading of Bill C-14, An Act to amend the Constitution Act, 1867 (electoral representation). He said: Honourable…
National Sickle Cell Awareness Day
Author: The Hon. Jane Cordy (retired)
Hon. Jane Cordy: Honourable senators, yesterday, on Sunday, June 19, we celebrated World Sickle Cell Day and National Sickle Cell…
External Members of Audit and Oversight Committee
Author: The Hon. Marty Klyne
Hon. Marty Klyne: Honourable senators, I rise today to acknowledge the important contributions of Madam Fortin and Mr. Plamondon, the two external…
Jennifer E. Jones
Author: The Hon. Amina Gerba
Hon. Amina Gerba: Honourable senators, I rise today to pay tribute to Jennifer Jones, the first woman to hold the high…
First Nations Regional Economic Circle
Hon. Diane Bellemare: Honourable senators, kwei. I rise today to speak in the Senate, which is located on the traditional unceded territory…
Committee of the Whole: Privacy Commissioner, Philippe Dufresne
Author: The Hon. Amina Gerba
Category: In the Senate
Senator Gerba: I want to pick up on what my colleague, Senator Deacon, was asking. Mr. Dufresne, Shopify was once a small…
Committee of the Whole: Privacy Commissioner, Philippe Dufresne
Category: In the Senate
Senator Bellemare: Thank you for being with us, Mr. Dufresne. I know you have extensive experience with Canadian parliamentarians. My question deals…
Question Period: Immigrant Entrepreneurs
Author: The Hon. Amina Gerba
Hon. Amina Gerba: Minister, the immigrant entrepreneur program requires investments — for example, purchasing a business — before applicants even know whether their…