Expression of Good Wishes for the Season
Author: The Hon. Brian Francis
Category: In the Senate
Hon. Brian Francis: Honourable senators, on behalf of the Progressive Senate Group, or PSG, I am pleased to join the other…
The Hon. Brian Francis
Report stage of Bill S-2, An Act to amend the Indian Act (new registration entitlements), with amendments and observations—Senator Francis
Author: The Hon. Brian Francis
Category: Speeches
Hon. Brian Francis: Honourable senators, I rise today not in my capacity as the leader of the Progressive Senate Group but…
The Late Honourable Ione Christensen, C.M., O.Y.—Tribute
Author: The Hon. Brian Francis
Category: Speeches
Hon. Brian Francis: Honourable senators, I rise today on behalf of the Progressive Senate Group to pay tribute to the late…
The Late Honourable Lise Bacon, C.M., G.O.Q.—Tribute
Author: The Hon. Brian Francis
Category: Statements
Hon. Brian Francis: Honourable senators, on behalf of the Progressive Senate Group, I would also like to pay tribute to the…
The Honourable Paul J. Massicotte—Tribute
Author: The Hon. Brian Francis
Category: Speeches
Hon. Brian Francis: Honourable senators, I rise today on behalf of the Progressive Senate Group to pay tribute to the Honourable…
Ministerial Question Period: Support for Indigenous Children
Author: The Hon. Brian Francis
Category: Question Period
Hon. Brian Francis: Good afternoon, minister. Last Wednesday marked the birthday of the late Jordan River Anderson, who inspired the creation…
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Author: The Hon. Brian Francis
Category: Statements
Hon. Brian Francis: Honourable senators, yesterday we marked the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, an annual opportunity to honour all…
Third reading of Bill C-5, An Act to enact the Free Trade and Labour Mobility in Canada Act and the Building Canada Act
Author: The Hon. Brian Francis
Category: Speeches
Hon. Brian Francis: Honourable senators, I would like to start by recognizing that I am speaking from the traditional, unceded and…
The Honourable Judith G Seidman—Tribute
Author: The Hon. Brian Francis
Category: In the Senate
Hon. Brian Francis: Honourable senators, it is my pleasure to rise on behalf of the Progressive Senate Group, or PSG, to…
In Committee of the Whole: Senator Francis questions witnesses on Bill C-5 (Panel 7)
Author: The Hon. Brian Francis
Category: In the Senate
Senator Francis: This question is for Chief Moore-Frappier. Yesterday, I asked Minister Alty why the federal government included the Indian Act…