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…
The Hon. Brian Francis
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…
In Committee of the Whole: Senator Francis questions witnesses on Bill C-5 (Panel 5)
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
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)
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
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
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
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…