Progressive Senate Group announces new Liaison
Author: The Hon. Jane Cordy (retired)
Category: News
Senator Jane Cordy, Leader of the Progressive Senate Group, is pleased to announce that Senator Wanda Thomas Bernard has been…
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Indigenous-led conservation key to protecting Mother Earth
Author: The Hon. Michèle Audette
Category: News
I come from the boreal forest, land of the Atiku (caribou), a sacred animal for the Innuat. My people used to…
Three ways to fix the Canadian electoral system
Author: The Hon. Peter Harder
Category: News
Three ways to fix the Canadian electoral system by Peter Harder. Originally published on Policy Options November 2, 2022 Noted…
It’s time for substantial EI reform
Category: News
Everyone agrees it is time to substantially reform employment insurance (EI). Consultations held by the federal Department of Employment and Social…
Economic co-operation key to Saskatchewan and Canada’s success
Author: The Hon. Marty Klyne
Category: News
This summer, heat waves and flooding pushed people and nations to the edge. It’s not hard to find examples. Pakistan…
First Nations women, children deserve federal action to address ongoing Indian Act discrimination
Category: News
For decades, First Nations women have been fighting to prove their identity to Canada. Due to sexist and discriminatory provisions…
Mental Health Week 2022
Author: The Hon. Jane Cordy (retired)
Category: News
Hello, Bonjour, My name is Senator Jane Cordy, and on behalf of the Progressive Senate Group, I would like to…
Senator Bovey receives honorary doctorate
Category: News
Senator Patricia Bovey received an honorary doctorate, Degree of Doctors of Law (honoris causa), LLD, from the University of Manitoba…
A fireside chat with Senator Bovey
Category: News
Senator Bovey sat down with Michael Benarroch, President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Manitoba, to discuss her life, her…
African Canadian Senate Group commends Senate on official recognition of Emancipation Day
Author: The Hon. Wanda Thomas Bernard
Category: News
Ottawa, June 28, 2020 – For immediate release The African Canadian Senate Group (ACSG) was pleased to see Senator Wanda…