A few days after World Press Freedom Day, given the lack of a government bill in this regard and the complete radio silence in the budget on the topic—both of which leave serious doubts as to the government’s real will to tackle the problem—Senator Claude Carignan reiterated the importance of protecting the print media and ensuring … Read more
ISG Senators Mary Coyle and Stan Kutcher called on members of the Red Chamber, regardless of their political leanings, to join a new Senate of Canada effort to respond to the urgency of climate change. Coyle said in a speech to the Senate on May 5, “With our independence from partisan concerns and freedom from … Read more
Pursuant to Rule 3-6(1), the Speaker of the Senate has recalled the Senate to sit on April 30, at 12 p.m. The Senate will meet for the consideration of public business. Whenever the Senate stands adjourned, it can be recalled by the Speaker if it is deemed to be in the public interest. The Senate … Read more
The Senate Standing Committee on Official Languages on April 19 adopted a motion on post-secondary institutions serving official language minority communities in Canada, in light of the financial difficulties some of these institutions, such as Laurentian University, are presently facing. Moved by Franco-Ontarian Senator Lucie Moncion, the motion urges the federal government to work with its provincial and territorial counterparts … Read more
Senators Marty Deacon and Chantal Petitclerc welcomed the investments in Canada’s sporting community through Budget 2021. If delivered in a targeted and effective manner, this funding will go a long way in promoting inclusive, accessible sport participation across the country. “It seems like so long ago that Canadians were able to participate in the activities they … Read more
Independent Senator Rosa Galvez issued a statement: “The budget is a great step forward despite the fact that it comes at a moment where the country needs the courage to take a giant leap forward to recover from the impact of COVID-19. This budget sets us on the path to achieve a total GHG emissions reduction of 36 … Read more
Conservative Senator Salma Ataullahjan introduced a Senate Public Bill in the Senate of Canada taking action against perpetrators of human trafficking, in collaboration with Conservative MPs Colin Carrie (Oshawa, Ont.) and Arnold Viersen (Peace River-Westlock, Alta.). The proposed legislation, Bill S-228, advances a revision to the Criminal Code of Canada that amends the definition of human exploitation to … Read more
Senator Gwen Boniface introduced a Senate public bill in response to the growing calls from the health and policing communities for the decriminalization of illegal substances. In their July 2020 report entitled Decriminalization for Simple Possession of Illicit Drugs: Exploring Impacts on Public Safety and Policing, The Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police concluded that decriminalization be … Read more
The Speaker of the Senate has extended the adjournment period until Tuesday, March 16, 2021, at 2 p.m. The Senate may sit earlier than the date and time indicated above in light of progress in the House of Commons on consideration of the Senate’s amendments to Bill C-7. Call 613-995-2891.
Following consultations with the leaders and facilitators of all recognized parties and parliamentary groups, the Speaker of the Senate has extended the adjournment period until Friday, February 26, 2021, at 10 a.m. Call 613-995-2891.
