The Hon. Brian Francis

Senator Francis welcomes Senator Ouellette, Senator Tucker, Senator Martel and Senator Pitfield

September 28, 2026

Author: The Hon. Brian Francis

Category: In the Senate

Hon. Brian Francis: Honourable senators, it’s my pleasure to join the other leaders as we welcome new senators to our…

Bear Witness Day

May 6, 2026

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…

Speech and Hearing Month

April 30, 2026

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

February 5, 2026

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

February 5, 2026

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

December 11, 2025

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

December 2, 2025

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

November 25, 2025

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

November 20, 2025

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

November 18, 2025

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…

The Progressive Senate Group – The Progressives

Senator Francis welcomes Senator Ouellette, Senator Tucker, Senator Martel and Senator Pitfield

Bear Witness Day

Speech and Hearing Month

Motion to Recognize May 10 of Each and Every Year as Bear Witness Day

The Late Darrell Augustine
The Late Bronson Paul

Expression of Good Wishes for the Season

Report stage of Bill S-2, An Act to amend the Indian Act (new registration entitlements), with amendments and observations—Senator Francis

The Late Honourable Ione Christensen, C.M., O.Y.—Tribute

The Late Honourable Lise Bacon, C.M., G.O.Q.—Tribute

The Honourable Paul J. Massicotte—Tribute

The Progressive Senators

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