The Progressive Senate Group – The Progressives

In the Senate

Third reading of Bill S-227, An Act respecting Arab Heritage Month

October 8, 2025

Hon. Danièle Henkel: Honourable senators, I rise today to support Bill S-227, introduced by my colleague and friend, Senator Al Zaibak, which…

The Late Kenneth Freeman Dobell, O.B.C.

October 8, 2025

Author: The Hon. Duncan Wilson

Category: Statements

Hon. Duncan Wilson: Honourable senators, I rise today to pay tribute to a dear friend, trusted mentor and great Canadian, former…

The Life and Legacy of Jane Goodall—Inquiry

October 7, 2025

Author: The Hon. Marty Klyne

Category: Speeches

Hon. Marty Klyne: Honourable senators, with a heavy heart, I rise to honour Dr. Jane Goodall who passed away last week…

Motion to Call on Government to Investigate the Creation of a Sovereign, Domestic Verified Travellers Program

October 7, 2025

Author: The Hon. Kristopher Wells

Category: Speeches

Hon. Kristopher Wells: Honourable senators, it is my pleasure to rise today to speak to this important issue that was raised…

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

October 7, 2025

Author: The Hon. Marty Klyne

Category: Speeches

Hon. Marty Klyne: Honourable senators, Nelson Mandela said, “To deny people their human rights is to challenge their very humanity.” I…

Ministerial Question Period: Support for 2SLGBTQI+ Seniors

October 7, 2025

Author: The Hon. Kristopher Wells

Category: Question Period

Hon. Kristopher Wells: Madam Secretary, your government has made historic progress for 2SLGBTQIA+ Canadians, from protecting gender identity and expression to…

Ministerial Question Period: Caregivers

October 7, 2025

Author: The Hon. Danièle Henkel

Category: Question Period

Hon. Danièle Henkel: Thank you, Madam Secretary of State. Every day, thousands of Canadians, mostly women, put their careers, their plans…

2SLGBTQI+ History Month

October 7, 2025

Author: The Hon. Kristopher Wells

Category: Statements

Hon. Kristopher Wells: Honourable senators, October marks 2SLGBTQI+ History Month, an important recognition that we hope to celebrate and formalize over the…