Question period: Support for HaitiApril 18, 2024Author: The Hon. Wanda Thomas BernardCategory: Question PeriodHon. Wanda Thomas Bernard: My question is for the Government Representative in the Senate. Senator Gold, I want to inquire about…
Question Period: Conflict in the Gaza StripApril 10, 2024Author: The Hon. Wanda Thomas BernardCategory: Question PeriodHon. Wanda Thomas Bernard: My question is for the Government Representative in the Senate. Senator Gold, we are witnessing the ongoing…
Second reading of Bill S-280, An Act respecting a national framework on sickle cell diseaseApril 9, 2024Author: The Hon. Wanda Thomas BernardCategory: SpeechesHon. Wanda Thomas Bernard: Honourable senators, I rise today in support of Bill S-280, An Act respecting a national framework on sickle…
Professor Lena DominelliApril 9, 2024Author: The Hon. Wanda Thomas BernardCategory: StatementsHon. Wanda Thomas Bernard: Honourable senators, I am pleased to rise today on Algonquin Anishinaabe territory to recognize National Social Work…
Ministerial Question Period: Mental Health and FirearmsMarch 21, 2024Author: The Hon. Wanda Thomas BernardCategory: Question PeriodHon. Wanda Thomas Bernard: Minister Saks, thank you for being here. Corporal Lionel Desmond reported post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms including suicidality,…
The Honourable Nancy J. HartlingMarch 20, 2024Author: The Hon. Wanda Thomas BernardCategory: StatementsHon. Wanda Thomas Bernard: Honourable senators, it is my pleasure to rise today — on this Algonquin Anishinaabe territory — for my annual…
Black History MonthFebruary 28, 2024Author: The Hon. Wanda Thomas BernardCategory: StatementsHon. Wanda Thomas Bernard: Honourable senators, I rise today to deliver a statement for Black History Month. I’m grateful to be…
Black History Month: Lincoln Alexander DayFebruary 26, 2024Author: The Hon. Wanda Thomas BernardCategory: StatementsHon. Wanda Thomas Bernard: Honourable senators, I rise today during Black History Month to recognize Lincoln Alexander Day, albeit a little…
The Honourable Dennis Glen Patterson—Tribute by Senator BernardDecember 13, 2023Author: The Hon. Wanda Thomas BernardCategory: StatementsHon. Wanda Thomas Bernard: Honourable senators, I rise today on behalf of the Progressive Senate Group, or PSG, to pay tribute…
President of the Public Service Commission—Marie-Chantal Girard Received in Committee of the WholeDecember 12, 2023Author: The Hon. Wanda Thomas BernardCategory: In the SenateSenator Bernard: Thank you, Ms. Girard. Coming last, I know some of my questions have already been asked. I want to take…