Leo Housakos, Speaker of the Senate, issued an open letter titled A Senate for All Canadians. “More than ever, today’s politicians must listen to the voice of the people and abide by the will of the majority. However, in a country as diverse as Canada, the reflex among some of today’s politicians to be strictly and … Read more
Conservative Senator Raynell Andreychuk issued a statement ahead of the Ukrainian Famine and Genocide (“Holodomor”) Memorial Day. “The fourth Saturday in November has been recognized by Ukrainian communities throughout the world as a day to remember the millions killed when, through agricultural collectivization, Joseph Stalin set out to destroy Ukrainians’ aspirations for a free and independent … Read more
New Brunswick Senator John Wallace announced that he has resigned from the Conservative National Caucus and the Conservative Senate Caucus. Wallace’s resignation is a consequence of what he considers to be irreconcilable differences that exist between himself and Conservative Senate Leader Claude Carignan, and other Conservative Senate Caucus members, regarding the required Constitutional roles, responsibilities … Read more
“Pursuant to an open selection process, we are pleased to announce that Mélisa Leclerc will be joining the Senate of Canada as the Director of Communications effective November 16, 2015”, said senators Leo Housakos and Jane Cordy, chair and deputy chair, respectively, of the Subcommittee on Communications. Leclerc has almost 15 years of experience in … Read more
“Pursuant to an open selection process, we are pleased to announce that Pascale Legault will be joining the Senate of Canada as the Chief Financial Officer effective November 5, 2015”, said senators Leo Housakos and George Furey, chair and deputy chair, respectively, of the Standing Committee on Internal Economy, Budgets and Administration. Legault has over … Read more
Conservative Senator Raynell Andreychuk (Saskatchewan) expressed concern upon learning of the latest attack on a person with albinism in the lead-up to general elections in Tanzania. As Tanzanians prepare to head to the polls on Oct. 25, politicians are believed to be among those turning to a form of witchcraft that uses albino body parts to bring good … Read more
Conservative Senator Raynell Andreychuk (Saskatchewan) urged adherence to universal principles for genuine democratic elections, as Belarus prepared for presidential elections on Oct. 11, 2015. “Belarussians, like all people worldwide, deserve to live in a country that upholds their basic right to participate in elections, and to vote in free and fair elections,” said Andreychuk. “Sunday’s … Read more
Conservative Senator Raynell Andreychuk (Saskatchewan) reacted with disappointment to the 13-year, 9-month jail sentence given to Venezuelan opposition leader Leopoldo López. “As a parliamentarian, I remain concerned by the apparent lack of impartiality and disregard for due process in the ongoing detentions and trials of opposition figures in Venezuela,” said Andreychuk. López was arrested in February … Read more
Speaker of the Senate Leo Housakos issued a statement on the historic reign of Her Majecty Queen Elizabeth II. “It is with the greatest pleasure that I, on behalf of the Senate of Canada, join Canadians across the country in extending our sincere congratulations to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of Canada, as she marks a … Read more
The Standing Senate Committee on Fisheries and Oceans tabled its three-volume report on aquaculture. In its report, the committee outlines 10 recommendations covering five main themes: legislative and regulatory framework; healthy aquacultured fish; healthy and productive ecosystems; research and development; and, social license and public reporting. Among its recommendations, the Committee calls for the creation … Read more
