Tribute to the late Honorable Ian Shugart, P.C.November 23, 2023Author: The Hon. Peter HarderCategory: SpeechesHon. Peter Harder: Thank you, colleagues. The hour is late, but the time is right. We have spent a few weeks…
Message from the Commons—Bill S-8, Immigration and Refugee Protection ActJune 21, 2023Author: The Hon. Peter HarderCategory: SpeechesHon. Peter Harder: Honourable senators, my objective is to have the shortest speech of the day. Some Hon. Senators: Hear, hear. Senator…
Third Reading of Bill C-18, An Act respecting online communications platforms that make news content available to persons in Canada, as amendedJune 15, 2023Author: The Hon. Peter HarderCategory: SpeechesHon. Peter Harder: Thank you, Madam Speaker, and thank you, colleagues, for letting us commence this debate now. I rise…
Business and Economic Contributions Made by Indigenous Businesses to Canada’s Economy—InquiryMay 16, 2023Author: The Hon. Peter HarderCategory: SpeechesHon. Peter Harder: Thank you, Your Honour, and let me add my congratulations to you on your post. You mentioned earlier…
Cash-strapped news sector needs Online News ActFebruary 14, 2023Author: The Hon. Peter HarderCategory: NewsA healthy democracy depends on well-informed citizens, and well-informed citizens depend on a free and independent press. Our news consumption…
Second reading of Bill C-18, An Act respecting online communications platforms that make news content available to persons in CanadaFebruary 7, 2023Author: The Hon. Peter HarderCategory: SpeechesHon. Peter Harder moved second reading of Bill C-18, An Act respecting online communications platforms that make news content available to persons…
Financial Literacy MonthNovember 15, 2022Author: The Hon. Peter HarderCategory: StatementsHon. Peter Harder: Honourable senators, I rise today to bring attention to a matter that has particular relevance as our country…
Three ways to fix the Canadian electoral systemNovember 2, 2022Author: The Hon. Peter HarderCategory: NewsThree ways to fix the Canadian electoral system by Peter Harder. Originally published on Policy Options November 2, 2022 Noted…
Third reading of Bill S-7, An Act to amend the Customs Act and the Preclearance Act, 2016June 20, 2022Author: The Hon. Peter HarderCategory: In the Senate, SpeechesHon. Peter Harder: I rise today in support Bill S-7, An Act to amend the Customs Act and the Preclearance Act, 2016.…
Question Period: China—Canola ExportsJune 2, 2022Author: The Hon. Peter HarderCategory: In the Senate, Question PeriodHon. Peter Harder: My question, Minister Bibeau, is a bit of a follow-up to Senator Boisvenu’s question. I seem to be…