Question Period: Miscarriage of Justice Review CommissionOctober 21, 2026Author: The Hon. Wanda Thomas BernardCategory: Question PeriodHon. Wanda Thomas Bernard: Senator Moreau, it has been generally acknowledged that the bulk of advocacy work on behalf of…
Make tuition waivers for youth from child welfare system ‘a national priority’: Senator BernardJuly 24, 2026Author: The Hon. Wanda Thomas BernardCategory: NewsWinnipeg, Manitoba, July 24, 2026 — Expanding tuition waiver programs for young people who have lived in government care is…
The Honourable Marilou McPhedran, C.M.—Tribute on RetirementJune 15, 2026Author: The Hon. Wanda Thomas BernardCategory: StatementsHon. Wanda Thomas Bernard: Honourable senators, today I rise to honour Senator Marilou McPhedran and to thank her for her untiring…
Third Reading of Bill C-9, Combatting Hate Act—Motion in Amendment AdoptedJune 4, 2026Author: The Hon. Wanda Thomas BernardCategory: SpeechesHon. Wanda Thomas Bernard: Honourable senators, I rise to speak to Bill C-9, the combatting hate act. I will start by asking…
Question Period: Advisory Council on Rights, Equality and InclusionJune 4, 2026Author: The Hon. Wanda Thomas BernardCategory: Question PeriodHon. Wanda Thomas Bernard: My question is for the Government Representative in the Senate. Yesterday, Senator Senior raised a question regarding…
Canadian Association of Social WorkersJune 3, 2026Author: The Hon. Wanda Thomas BernardCategory: StatementsHon. Wanda Thomas Bernard: Honourable senators, I rise today to recognize the 100-year anniversary of the Canadian Association of Social Workers.…
The Honourable Stan Kutcher—TributeMay 7, 2026Author: The Hon. Wanda Thomas BernardCategory: In the SenateHon. Wanda Thomas Bernard: Honourable senators, I rise today to pay tribute to our dear colleague Senator Kutcher on behalf of…
Third reading of Bill S-205, An Act to amend the Corrections and Conditional Release Act, as amendedApril 28, 2026Author: The Hon. Wanda Thomas BernardCategory: SpeechesHon. Wanda Thomas Bernard: Honourable senators, I rise today to speak to Bill S-205, An Act to amend the Corrections and Conditional…
Black Representation and ReparationsApril 28, 2026Author: The Hon. Wanda Thomas BernardCategory: StatementsHon. Wanda Thomas Bernard: Honourable senators, I rise today to speak to the importance of Black representation and reparations. I acknowledge…
World Ostomy DayOctober 22, 2025Author: The Hon. Wanda Thomas BernardCategory: StatementsHon. Wanda Thomas Bernard: Honourable senators, I rise today to recognize World Ostomy Day, which was on October 4. Last year, I…