Asian Heritage Month
Author: The Hon. Wanda Thomas Bernard
Category: Statements
Hon. Wanda Elaine Thomas Bernard: Honourable senators, I rise today, during Asian Heritage Month, to recognize the important work of the…
The Hon. Wanda Thomas Bernard
Question Period: Bill C-22—Potential Amendments
Author: The Hon. Wanda Thomas Bernard
Category: Question Period
Hon. Wanda Elaine Thomas Bernard: Honourable senators, my question is for the Government Representative in the Senate. Senator Gold, Indigenous peoples…
Question Period: Bill C-22—Potential Amendments
Author: The Hon. Wanda Thomas Bernard
Category: Question Period
Hon. Wanda Elaine Thomas Bernard: Honourable senators, my question is also for the Government Representative in the Senate. Senator Gold, Bill C-22…
Question Period: Bill C-22—Impact on Black and Indigenous Canadians
Author: The Hon. Wanda Thomas Bernard
Category: Question Period
Hon. Wanda Elaine Thomas Bernard: Honourable senators, my question is also for the Government Representative in the Senate. Senator Gold, following…
Speech from the Throne—Motion for Address in Reply – Sen. Bernard
Author: The Hon. Wanda Thomas Bernard
Category: Statements
Hon. Wanda Elaine Thomas Bernard: Honourable senators, I rise today in reply to the Speech from the Throne. During a difficult…
The Hon. Wanda Thomas Bernard
Author: The Hon. Wanda Thomas Bernard
Dr. Wanda Thomas Bernard is a highly regarded social worker, educator, researcher, community activist and advocate of social change. She…
Freedom Delayed is Justice Denied
Author: The Hon. Wanda Thomas Bernard
Category: Blog
A virtual panel discussion with special guests on freedom, racial justice and building strong futures took place Thursday, July 23,…
Black History Month
Author: The Hon. Wanda Thomas Bernard
Category: Statements
Hon. Wanda Elaine Thomas Bernard: Honourable senators, it is an honour to stand before you today to recognize Black History…
Third reading of Bill C-7, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (medical assistance in dying)—Amendment by Senator Jaffer
Author: The Hon. Wanda Thomas Bernard
Category: Speeches
Hon. Wanda Elaine Thomas Bernard: Honourable senators, I rise today to speak in support of Senator Jaffer’s crucial amendment to…
Kwanzaa
Author: The Hon. Wanda Thomas Bernard
Category: Statements
Hon. Wanda Elaine Thomas Bernard: Honourable senators, I rise today to wish you a happy Kwanza. As I began to…