The Hon. Brian Francis

Ministerial Question Period: Support for Indigenous Children

October 28, 2025

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

October 1, 2025

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

June 26, 2025

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

June 19, 2025

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)

June 18, 2025

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…

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

June 17, 2025

Author: The Hon. Brian Francis

Category: In the Senate

Senator Francis: This question is for Mr. Olszynski. I’m concerned that Bill C-5 does not include any mechanism to pause or revoke a…

In Committee of the Whole: Senator Francis questions Ministers LeBlanc and Alty on Bill C-5

June 17, 2025

Author: The Hon. Brian Francis

Category: In the Senate

Senator Francis: Ministers, if a project causes serious and unanticipated harm after it has been approved, it is critical that Indigenous…

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…

The Progressive Senate Group – The Progressives

Ministerial Question Period: Support for Indigenous Children

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Third reading of Bill C-5, An Act to enact the Free Trade and Labour Mobility in Canada Act and the Building Canada Act

The Honourable Judith G Seidman—Tribute

In Committee of the Whole: Senator Francis questions witnesses on Bill C-5 (Panel 7)

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

In Committee of the Whole: Senator Francis questions Ministers LeBlanc and Alty on Bill C-5

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

The Progressive Senators

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