It’s time for substantial EI reform
Author: The Hon. Diane Bellemare
Category: News
Everyone agrees it is time to substantially reform employment insurance (EI). Consultations held by the federal Department of Employment and Social…
The Hon. Diane Bellemare
Third reading of Bill C-19, Budget Implementation Bill, 2022, No. 1
Author: The Hon. Diane Bellemare
Hon. Diane Bellemare: I want to congratulate Senators Moncion and Marshall, the sponsor and critic of Bill C-19. I want to speak…
Question Period: Government’s Legislative Agenda
Author: The Hon. Diane Bellemare
Hon. Diane Bellemare: My question is for the Government Representative in the Senate. It’s nearly time to look back and take…
First Nations Regional Economic Circle
Author: The Hon. Diane Bellemare
Hon. Diane Bellemare: Honourable senators, kwei. I rise today to speak in the Senate, which is located on the traditional unceded territory…
Committee of the Whole: Privacy Commissioner, Philippe Dufresne
Author: The Hon. Diane Bellemare
Category: In the Senate
Senator Bellemare: Thank you for being with us, Mr. Dufresne. I know you have extensive experience with Canadian parliamentarians. My question deals…
Question Period: Employment Insurance—Processing Times
Author: The Hon. Diane Bellemare
Hon. Diane Bellemare: My question is for the Leader of the Government in the Senate. Senator Gold, an article published in La Presse on…
Second reading of Bill S-244, Employment Insurance Council
Author: The Hon. Diane Bellemare
Hon. Diane Bellemare: Honourable senators, this bill is the result of discussions between several groups, representatives and labour market stakeholders,…
S-244 ~ Employment Insurance Council
Author: The Hon. Diane Bellemare
Category: Bills
Bill S-244 — An Act to amend the Department of Employment and Social Development Act and the Employment Insurance Act…
Question Period: Unemployed Youth
Author: The Hon. Diane Bellemare
Hon. Diane Bellemare: Welcome, minister. Canada’s Official Poverty Dashboard of Indicators includes an indicator for youth, specifically the percentage of Canadians…
Question Period: Independent Advisory Board for Senate Appointments
Author: The Hon. Diane Bellemare
Hon. Diane Bellemare: My question is for the Government Representative in the Senate. Senator Gold, there are currently 15 vacant seats…