Canadian Library MonthOctober 18, 2022Author: The Hon. Jane Cordy (retired)Category: StatementsHon. Jane Cordy: Honourable senators, I rise today to recognize October as Canadian Library Month and this upcoming Friday, October 21, as Canadian…
Senator F. Gigi Osler—Congratulations on AppointmentOctober 18, 2022Author: The Hon. Jane Cordy (retired)Category: StatementsHon. Jane Cordy: Honourable senators, it is indeed my pleasure to join the other leaders in welcoming another new member,…
The Late Frederick George FordOctober 6, 2022Author: The Hon. Patricia Bovey (retired)Category: StatementsHon. Patricia Bovey: Honourable senators, you know how important the Arctic is to me and the many concerns I have about…
The Late Mary Victoria Colley and the Late Doris Ida EvansOctober 5, 2022Author: The Hon. Jane Cordy (retired)Category: StatementsHon. Jane Cordy: Honourable senators, I rise today on behalf of my colleague Senator Wanda Thomas Bernard, who is unable to…
Treaty DayOctober 4, 2022Author: The Hon. Brian FrancisCategory: StatementsHon. Brian Francis: Honourable senators, Treaty Day, which is held annually on October 1, is the start of Mi’kmaq History Month. It…
Sickle Cell Awareness MonthSeptember 29, 2022Author: The Hon. Jane Cordy (retired)Category: StatementsHon. Jane Cordy: Honourable senators, I rise today to recognize the month of September as Sickle Cell Awareness Month. Sickle cell organizations…
New Senator—Congratulations on AppointmentSeptember 29, 2022Author: The Hon. Jane Cordy (retired)Category: StatementsHon. Jane Cordy: Honourable senators, I’m pleased to join the other leaders in welcoming Senator Shugart as the newest member of…
Joyce EchaquanSeptember 28, 2022Author: The Hon. Michèle AudetteCategory: StatementsHon. Michèle Audette: Kuei. [Editor’s Note: Senator Audette spoke in innu.] Colleagues, I would like to acknowledge, thank and give hope…
National Day for Truth and ReconciliationSeptember 27, 2022Author: The Hon. Brian FrancisCategory: StatementsHon. Brian Francis: Honourable senators, September 30 is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also known as Orange Shirt Day. This is…
The Late Gustavo da RozaSeptember 22, 2022Author: The Hon. Patricia Bovey (retired)Category: StatementsHon. Patricia Bovey: Honourable senators, it is my real pleasure today to pay tribute to internationally acclaimed architect Gustavo da Roza,…