National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Author: The Hon. Brian Francis
Category: Statements
Hon. Brian Francis: Honourable senators, September 30 is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also known as Orange Shirt Day. This is…
The Hon. Brian Francis
Seventh Report of Indigenous Peoples Committee and Request for Government Response
Author: The Hon. Brian Francis
Category: Speeches
Hon. Brian Francis moved: That the seventh report of the Standing Senate Committee on Indigenous Peoples, tabled with the Clerk of…
Sixth Report of Indigenous Peoples Committee and Request for Government Response
Author: The Hon. Brian Francis
Category: Speeches
Hon. Brian Francis moved: That the sixth report of the Standing Senate Committee on Indigenous Peoples, tabled in the Senate on…
Ministerial Question Period: Indigenous Child Welfare
Author: The Hon. Brian Francis
Category: Question Period
Hon. Brian Francis: Minister Miller, Dr. Cindy Blackstock of the First Nations Child and Family Caring Society of Canada has called upon…
Ministerial Question Period: Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement
Author: The Hon. Brian Francis
Category: Question Period
Hon. Brian Francis: Welcome, Minister Miller. On August 20, The Canadian Press reported that it had obtained a copy of a 2015…
Tribute to Victims of Tragedy in James Smith Cree Nation and Weldon, Saskatchewan
Author: The Hon. Brian Francis
Category: Statements
Hon. Brian Francis: Honourable senators, I rise today to pay tribute to those who lost their lives during the horrific attacks…
First Nations women, children deserve federal action to address ongoing Indian Act discrimination
Category: News
For decades, First Nations women have been fighting to prove their identity to Canada. Due to sexist and discriminatory provisions…
Question Period: Canada Emergency Response Benefit
Author: The Hon. Brian Francis
Hon. Brian Francis: Honourable senators, this question is for Senator Gold. Analysis from The Canadian Press shows that a disproportionate number of First…
Question Period: Employment on Prince Edward Island
Author: The Hon. Brian Francis
Hon. Brian Francis: Welcome, minister. Prince Edward Island has one of the highest unemployment rates in the country. At the same…
Tribute to the Honourable Terry Mercer
Author: The Hon. Brian Francis
Hon. Brian Francis: Honourable senators, I would like to take a few minutes today to pay tribute to the Honourable…