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…
Question Period: Senate AppointmentsDecember 7, 2023Author: The Hon. Wanda Thomas BernardCategory: Question PeriodHon. Wanda Thomas Bernard: My question is for the Government Representative in the Senate. Senator Gold, I’ve been closely following Senate…
The Late Reverend Wallace Smith Sr.November 29, 2023Author: The Hon. Wanda Thomas BernardCategory: StatementsHon. Wanda Thomas Bernard: Honourable senators, I rise today grateful to be on Algonquin Anishinaabeg territory to pay tribute to the…
Emancipation DayOctober 26, 2023Author: The Hon. Wanda Thomas BernardCategory: StatementsHon. Wanda Thomas Bernard: Honourable senators, I am grateful to be able to rise today on this unceded Anishinaabe Algonquin territory…