Bear Witness Day
Author: The Hon. Brian Francis
Category: Statements
Hon. Brian Francis: Honourable senators, Bear Witness Day, observed each year on May 10, honours Jordan River Anderson and his family, and…
The Hon. Brian Francis
Speech and Hearing Month
Author: The Hon. Brian Francis
Category: Statements
Hon. Brian Francis: Honourable senators, May is Speech and Hearing Month in Canada, an annual campaign dedicated to raising awareness about communication…
Motion to Recognize May 10 of Each and Every Year as Bear Witness Day
Author: The Hon. Brian Francis
Category: Speeches
Hon. Brian Francis, pursuant to notice of October 22, 2025, moved: That the Senate recognize May 10 of each and every year as…
The Late Darrell Augustine
The Late Bronson Paul
Author: The Hon. Brian Francis
Category: Statements
Hon. Brian Francis: Honourable senators, I rise today from the traditional, unceded and unsurrendered territory of the Anishinaabe Algonquin Nation with…
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…
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…