Black History Month
Author: The Hon. Brian Francis
Category: Statements
Hon. Brian Francis: Honourable senators, every February, Canadians celebrate Black History Month. It is an opportunity to honour the legacy and…
Statements
International Women’s Day
Author: The Hon. Wanda Thomas Bernard
Category: Statements
Hon. Wanda Thomas Bernard: Honourable senators, I rise today to celebrate International Women’s Day. The theme this year is #EmbraceEquity. This…
The Late Peter A. Herrndorf, C.C., O.Ont.The Late Gordon Edward Pinsent, C.C.
Category: Statements
Hon. Patricia Bovey: Honourable senators, Canada recently lost two internationally and nationally acclaimed icons — both with Winnipeg roots — Peter Herrndorf and…
The Honourable Sandra Lovelace Nicholas
Author: The Hon. Jane Cordy (retired)
Category: Statements
Hon. Jane Cordy: Honourable senators, I rise today to pay tribute to one of our colleagues who recently left this place…
National Flag of Canada Day
Author: The Hon. Andrew Cardozo
Category: Statements
Hon. Andrew Cardozo: Honourable senators, I am pleased to rise today on the occasion of National Flag of Canada Day. This…
Black History Month: Jean-François Kacou
Author: The Hon. Amina Gerba
Category: Statements
Hon. Amina Gerba: Honourable senators, I’d like to continue with the series I announced as part of this year’s Black History…
Tribute to the Late Honourable Viola Léger, O.C., O.N.B.
Author: The Hon. Jane Cordy (retired)
Category: Statements
Hon. Jane Cordy: Honourable senators, the impact of the arts on our lives should never be understated. People feel seen and…
Black History Month: Kicha Estimée
Author: The Hon. Amina Gerba
Category: Statements
Hon. Amina Gerba: Honourable senators, Roxham Road is sadly known as an easy way for asylum seekers to get into Canada,…
Tribute to the Honourable Dennis Dawson
Category: Statements
Hon. Patricia Bovey: Honourable senators, we all know the depth, breadth and long extent of Senator Dawson’s service to Canadians in…
Tribute to the Honourable Dennis Dawson
Author: The Hon. Amina Gerba
Category: Statements
Hon. Amina Gerba: I rise today on behalf of Senator Michèle Audette to pay tribute to our colleague, Senator Dennis Dawson,…