Expression of Good Wishes for the SeasonDecember 15, 2023Author: The Hon. Jane CordyCategory: SpeechesHon. Jane Cordy: Honourable senators, the end is in sight. We had long days and very long nights, but we’re here…
Third reading of Bill C-21, An Act to amend certain Acts and to make certain consequential amendments (firearms)December 13, 2023Author: The Hon. Dawn AndersonCategory: SpeechesHon. Dawn Anderson: Honourable senators, I rise in the Senate today to speak to Bill C-21, An Act to amend certain Acts…
Second reading of Bill S-280, An Act respecting a national framework on sickle cell diseaseDecember 12, 2023Author: The Hon. Amina GerbaCategory: SpeechesHon. Amina Gerba: Honourable senators, one of the Senate’s mandates is to defend our country’s minorities. In that sense, we have…
Third reading of Bill C-234—Motion in amendment from Senator WooDecember 7, 2023Author: The Hon. Pierre DalphondCategory: SpeechesHon. Pierre J. Dalphond: Colleagues, I rise to speak briefly in support of Senator Woo’s amendment. He expressed arguments in favour…
Third reading of Bill C-234, An Act to amend the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act, as amendedDecember 5, 2023Author: The Hon. Diane BellemareCategory: SpeechesHon. Diane Bellemare: Honourable senators, I rise today to share my thoughts about Bill C-234. I have given a lot of thought…
Third reading of Bill C-234, An Act to amend the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act—Motion in amendmentNovember 28, 2023Author: The Hon. Pierre DalphondCategory: SpeechesHon. Pierre J. Dalphond: Honourable senators, I rise as the critic of the private member’s bill, Bill C-234, in our third-reading debate.…
Second reading of Bill S-259, An Act to designate the month of March as Hellenic Heritage MonthNovember 28, 2023Author: The Hon. Andrew CardozoCategory: SpeechesHon. Andrew Cardozo: Colleagues, I’m honoured to discuss today Bill S-259, which will bring into effect Hellenic heritage month in Canada. I…
Tribute to the late Honorable Ian Shugart, P.C.November 23, 2023Author: The Hon. Peter HarderCategory: SpeechesHon. Peter Harder: Thank you, colleagues. The hour is late, but the time is right. We have spent a few weeks…
Third reading of Bill C-234—Motion in amendment from Senator MoncionNovember 23, 2023Author: The Hon. Pierre DalphondCategory: SpeechesHon. Pierre J. Dalphond: Honourable senators, I would like to thank Senator Moncion for her amendment, which gives me the opportunity…
Second reading of Bill S-15, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Wild Animal and Plant Protection and Regulation of International and Interprovincial Trade ActNovember 23, 2023Author: The Hon. Marty KlyneCategory: SpeechesHon. Marty Klyne: Honourable senators, today is a great day for animal welfare in Canada. I’m thrilled to rise as sponsor…