The Hon. Brian Francis

In Committee of the Whole: Senator Francis questions witnesses on Bill C-5 (Panel 3)

June 16, 2025

Author: The Hon. Brian Francis

Category: In the Senate

Senator Francis: It’s nice to see you all. This is for Mr. Obed. One of my deepest concerns with Bill C-5 is that…

National Indigenous History Month

June 10, 2025

Author: The Hon. Brian Francis

Category: Statements

Hon. Brian Francis: Honourable senators, during National Indigenous History Month, people in Canada are called to recognize and celebrate the rich…

The Honourable Nancy Karetak-Lindell and The Honourable Todd Lewis—Congratulations on appointments

May 29, 2025

Author: The Hon. Brian Francis

Category: In the Senate

Hon. Brian Francis: Honourable senators, I’m beginning to feel a bit of déjà vu, but it remains an honour to rise…

Question Period: Nation Building

May 28, 2025

Author: The Hon. Brian Francis

Category: Question Period

Hon. Brian Francis: Senator Gold, at a time when Canada is facing growing external pressure such as protectionist policies and shifting…

The Honourable Dawn Arnold and The Honourable Farah Mohamed—Congratulations on Appointments

May 28, 2025

Author: The Hon. Brian Francis

Category: In the Senate

Hon. Brian Francis: Honourable senators, on behalf of the Progressive Senate Group, I’m happy to join the other leaders in welcoming…

New Senators—Congratulations on Appointments

May 26, 2025

Author: The Hon. Brian Francis

Category: In the Senate

Hon. Brian Francis: Honourable senators, it is wonderful to be with you all in this chamber. I am honoured to rise…

Question Period: Systemic Racism

December 5, 2024

Author: The Hon. Brian Francis

Category: Question Period

Hon. Brian Francis: Senator Gold, the Assembly of First Nations passed a consensus resolution this week calling for a national inquiry…

The Late Honourable Murray Sinclair, C.C., O.M., M.S.C.

December 3, 2024

Author: The Hon. Brian Francis

Category: Statements

Hon. Brian Francis: Honourable senators, on behalf of the Progressive Senate Group, I rise to pay tribute to a man who…

Ministerial Question Period: Residential School Documents Advisory Committee

November 26, 2024

Author: The Hon. Brian Francis

Category: Question Period

Hon. Brian Francis: Welcome, minister. It’s nice to see you again. On August 23, the independent chairperson and members of the Residential…

Senator Francis pays tribute to the Honourable Jane Cordy

November 21, 2024

Author: The Hon. Brian Francis

Category: Speeches

Hon. Brian Francis: Honourable senators, today I rise to pay tribute to an extraordinary friend and colleague, Senator Jane Cordy. After…

The Progressive Senate Group – The Progressives

In Committee of the Whole: Senator Francis questions witnesses on Bill C-5 (Panel 3)

National Indigenous History Month

The Honourable Nancy Karetak-Lindell and The Honourable Todd Lewis—Congratulations on appointments

Question Period: Nation Building

The Honourable Dawn Arnold and The Honourable Farah Mohamed—Congratulations on Appointments

New Senators—Congratulations on Appointments

Question Period: Systemic Racism

The Late Honourable Murray Sinclair, C.C., O.M., M.S.C.

Ministerial Question Period: Residential School Documents Advisory Committee

Senator Francis pays tribute to the Honourable Jane Cordy

The Progressive Senators

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