Third Reading of Bill S-203, Federal Framework on Autism Spectrum Disorder ActMay 10, 2022Author: The Hon. Jane Cordy, The Hon. Wanda Thomas BernardCategory: In the Senate, SpeechesHon. Jane Cordy: Honourable senators, I rise on behalf of Senator Wanda Thomas Bernard to deliver her debate on Bill S-203,…
Second reading of Bill S-5, Strengthening Environmental Protection for a Healthier Canada ActApril 6, 2022Author: The Hon. Pierre DalphondCategory: In the Senate, SpeechesHon. Pierre J. Dalphond: Esteemed colleagues, I am pleased to speak at second reading of Bill S-5, Strengthening Environmental Protection for a…
Second reading of Bill S-208, Declaration on the Essential Role of Artists and Creative Expression in Canada ActApril 5, 2022Author: The Hon. Diane BellemareCategory: In the Senate, SpeechesHon. Diane Bellemare: I want to add, equally, my voice in favour of Bill S-208 because I believe the arts are necessary…
Motion to Extend Hybrid SittingsMarch 31, 2022Author: The Hon. Jane CordyCategory: In the Senate, SpeechesHon. Jane Cordy: Honourable senators, I rise to speak in support of Motion No. 28, and I do so on behalf of…
Second reading of Bill S-220, An Act to amend the Languages Skills Act (Governor General)February 8, 2022Author: The Hon. Pierre DalphondCategory: In the Senate, SpeechesHon. Pierre J. Dalphond: Honourable senators, I rise to speak to the bill introduced by Senator Carignan, Bill S-220, An Act to…
Third reading of Bill S-207, An Act to change the name of the electoral district of Châteauguay—LacolleFebruary 8, 2022Author: The Hon. Pierre DalphondCategory: In the Senate, SpeechesHon. Pierre J. Dalphond moved third reading of Bill S-207, An Act to change the name of the electoral district of Châteauguay—Lacolle.…
Second reading of Bill C-10, An Act to amend the Broadcasting Act and to make related and consequential amendments to other ActsJune 29, 2021Author: The Hon. Patricia BoveyCategory: SpeechesHon. Patricia Bovey: Honourable senators, I am speaking to you from Winnipeg, Treaty 1 territory, the traditional territory of the Anishinabeg,…
Third reading of Bill C-12, An Act respecting transparency and accountability in Canada’s efforts to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by the year 2050June 29, 2021Author: The Hon. Peter HarderCategory: SpeechesHon. Peter Harder: Honourable senators, I rise in support of Bill C-12, a piece of legislation aimed at helping Canada achieve net-zero…
Motion Concerning the Closure of Programs at Laurentian UniversityJune 28, 2021Author: The Hon. Patricia BoveyCategory: SpeechesHon. Patricia Bovey: Honourable senators, I rise from Winnipeg, located in Treaty 1 territory, the traditional lands of the Anishinaabe, Cree,…
Motion Concerning Genocide of Uyghurs and Other Turkic Muslims by the People’s Republic of ChinaJune 28, 2021Author: The Hon. Pierre DalphondCategory: SpeechesHon. Pierre J. Dalphond: Honourable senators, I want to speak briefly to Motion No. 79. First, I would like to thank Senator…