Alanis Obomsawin, C.C.
Author: The Hon. Brian Francis
Category: Statements
Hon. Brian Francis: Honourable senators, I rise today to pay tribute to Alanis Obomsawin. As a member of the Abenaki Nation,…
In the Senate
Motion in amendment—Third reading of Bill S-236, An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act and the Employment Insurance Regulations (Prince Edward Island), as amended
Category: Speeches
Hon. Diane Bellemare: Honourable senators, I rise today to lend my support to this amendment. I will be brief. I had…
Question Period: Mandatory Training for the Federal Public Service
Author: The Hon. Brian Francis
Category: Question Period
Hon. Brian Francis: My question is for Senator Gold. According to recent news reports, only about 18% of federal government employees…
October 3, 2022, Quebec Election
Author: The Hon. Michèle Audette
Category: Statements
Hon. Michèle Audette: [Editor’s Note: Senator Audette spoke in Innu.] Kwei, honourable colleagues. I rise today in the upper chamber with…
African Democracies
Author: The Hon. Amina Gerba
Category: Statements
Hon. Amina Gerba: Honourable senators, when asked a few days ago about the reduction of Western aid to African countries and…
Question Period: Indigenous Participation in Federal Procurement
Author: The Hon. Marty Klyne
Category: Question Period
Hon. Marty Klyne: Senator Gold, the Government of Canada is committed to increasing participation by Indigenous businesses in federal procurement. Last…
Tribute to Indigenous Artists
Author: The Hon. Michèle Audette
Category: Statements
Hon. Michèle Audette: Good afternoon, colleagues. [Editor’s Note: Senator Audette spoke in Innu.] First of all, I would take a moment to…
Second reading of Bill C-11, An Act to amend the Broadcasting Act and to make related and consequential amendments to other Acts
Category: Speeches
Hon. Patricia Bovey: Honourable senators, I support Bill C-11, An Act to amend the Broadcasting Act and to make related and consequential…
Third reading of Bill C-30, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (temporary enhancement to the Goods and Services Tax/Harmonized Sales Tax credit)
Category: Speeches
Hon. Diane Bellemare: Colleagues, I will try to be brief, but I do want to speak at third reading of Bill C-30.…
Question Period: Support for Victims of Hurricane Fiona
Author: The Hon. Brian Francis
Category: Question Period
Hon. Brian Francis: This question is for Senator Gold. Last week, the Canadian Red Cross announced that more than $11 million…