Cher endorses elephant captivity ban in Canada
Author: The Hon. Marty Klyne
Category: News
September 24, 2024 – Today legendary artist Cher endorsed Bill S-15, government legislation to protect captive elephants and great apes…
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Senators Dalphond and Tannas seek changes to budget bill
Author: The Hon. Pierre Dalphond
Category: News
June 4, 2024 (Ottawa) – This afternoon in the Senate, Senator Pierre J. Dalphond gave notice of a motion, supported…
Supporting the prosperity and success of Black entrepreneurs
Author: The Hon. Amina Gerba
Category: News
When I arrived in Quebec from my native Cameroon in 1986, I sensed early on that entrepreneurship would be my…
New report published on the progress of Black entrepreneurship initiatives in Canada
Author: The Hon. Amina Gerba
Category: News
Ottawa, 29 February 2024 – Today, Senator Amina Gerba and Senator Colin Deacon published a new report entitled “Progress of…
Progressive Senate Group announces change of leadership
Author: The Progressives
Category: News
Ottawa, February 13, 2024 – The Progressive Senate Group (PSG) announced a change in their leadership team, following an established…
Resolving the housing crisis: governments and stakeholder collaboration is key
Category: News
Canada is struggling with an unprecedented housing crisis. The most recent estimate by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation informs us that,…
The Progressives Welcome New Member Senator Judy White
Author: The Hon. Jane Cordy (retired)
Category: News
Senator Jane Cordy, Leader of the Progressive Senate Group (the Progressives), is pleased to welcome Senator Judy White to the…
Supply management policy: a non-negotiable Canadian institution
Author: The Hon. Amina Gerba
Category: News
The combination of pandemic and climate change is forcing us to urgently review whole swathes of legislation, particularly when it…
PROTECTING SUPPLY MANAGEMENT: An issue of food sovereignty
Author: The Hon. Amina Gerba
Category: News
Ottawa September 26, 2023. Taking over from the 262 Members of Parliament, or nearly 80% of the House of Commons,…
Progressive Senate Group consults experts on underrepresented communities
Author: The Progressives
Category: News
OTTAWA, September 21, 2023 – In preparation for the Senate’s return, the Progressive Senate Group (PSG) hosted an expert panel…