The Hon. Amina Gerba

The Senate adopts Senator Gerba’s motion to recognize May 25 as World Africa Day in Canada

June 3, 2026

Category: News

Ottawa, June 3, 2026 — Yesterday, the Senate of Canada adopted a motion introduced by Senator Gerba to officially recognize…

Motion to Recognize May 25 of Each Year as World Africa Day

June 2, 2026

Author: The Hon. Amina Gerba

Category: Speeches

Hon. Amina Gerba, pursuant to notice of May 26, 2026, moved: That the Senate of Canada: 1.officially recognize May 25 as World Africa…

Africa Day

May 26, 2026

Author: The Hon. Amina Gerba

Category: Statements

Hon. Amina Gerba: Honourable senators, I rise today to mark Africa Day, which we celebrate every year on May 25. This day…

Vital Role of Immigrants—Inquiry

April 28, 2026

Author: The Hon. Amina Gerba

Category: Speeches

Hon. Amina Gerba: Honourable senators, I am speaking today from the traditional unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabe in response to…

Senator Gerba questions the Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation during Committee of the Whole

April 14, 2026

Author: The Hon. Amina Gerba

Category: In the Senate

The Senate resolved into a Committee of the Whole in order to receive the Honourable Evan Solomon, P.C., M.P., Minister…

Question Period: The United Nations

April 14, 2026

Author: The Hon. Amina Gerba

Category: Question Period

Hon. Amina Gerba: My question is for the Government Representative in the Senate. Senator Moreau, at a talk I gave recently…

Second reading of Bill S-243, An Act to establish a national framework for women’s health in Canada

March 26, 2026

Author: The Hon. Amina Gerba

Category: Speeches

Hon. Amina Gerba: Honourable senators, I rise today to express my support for Bill S-243, the “National Framework for Women’s Health in…

Ministerial Question Period: Sickle Cell Disease

March 25, 2026

Author: The Hon. Amina Gerba

Category: Question Period

Hon. Amina Gerba: Minister, sickle cell disease is a genetic illness that disproportionately affects certain populations, particularly people of African and…

Ministerial Question Period: Black Women’s Health

March 25, 2026

Author: The Hon. Amina Gerba

Category: Question Period

Hon. Amina Gerba: Welcome to the Senate, minister. Many studies show persistent inequalities in access to health care, particularly for Black…

Iya Touré

March 25, 2026

Author: The Hon. Amina Gerba

Category: Statements

Hon. Amina Gerba: Honourable senators, I want to acknowledge the dedication and achievements of Iya Touré, a proud champion for Quebec…

The Progressive Senate Group – The Progressives

The Senate adopts Senator Gerba’s motion to recognize May 25 as World Africa Day in Canada

Motion to Recognize May 25 of Each Year as World Africa Day

Africa Day

Vital Role of Immigrants—Inquiry

Senator Gerba questions the Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation during Committee of the Whole

Question Period: The United Nations

Second reading of Bill S-243, An Act to establish a national framework for women’s health in Canada

Ministerial Question Period: Sickle Cell Disease

Ministerial Question Period: Black Women’s Health

Iya Touré

The Progressive Senators

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