The Standing Senate Committee on Human Rights heard from a group of Vietnamese human rights advocates. They are visiting Ottawa after attending Vietnam’s Universal Periodic Review before the United Nations Human Rights Council during its session in Geneva. The advocates are involved in a campaign to visit North American and European countries to ask for support … Read more
According to testimony heard over the past two years, CBC/Radio-Canada needs to take urgent action so that it does not hinder the development of official-language minority communities. Any cuts to service could have a negative long-term impact on their vitality and survival. If there was one point on which all of these communities could agree, … Read more
Leader of the Government in the Senate Claude Carignan said he is pleased that the Senate has passed the latest report of the Standing Committee on Conflict of Interest for Senators. The report contains amendments to the Conflict of Interest Code for Senators. These amendments include strengthening preventive measures under the code, and codifying a … Read more
The Standing Senate Committee on Human Rights launches a study on international mechanisms to resolve cross-border child custody and access disputes. During its hearings, the committee will examine the Hague Abduction Convention, the Malta Process, and Canada’s actions toward the improvement of international cooperation under these mechanisms. More information is available online. Call 613-944-9145.
Conservative Quebec Senator Claude Carignan, Leader of the Government in the Senate, is pleased with the passage of the 2014-2015 Senate budget, with a reduction of $1 million from last year’s budget. “Thanks to the leadership of Conservative Senators, the Senate introduced a budget with $1 million in savings compared to last year,” Carignan said. The full release is available online. Call … Read more
The Standing Senate Committee on Banking, Trade and Commerce tabled a report entitled “The Registered Disability Savings Plan Program: Why Isn’t It Helping More People?” If implemented, the committee’s recommendations would likely increase the program’s uptake rate and benefit disabled individuals and the rest of society by improving disabled individuals’ long-term financial stability. Call 613-944-4082.
The Standing Senate Committee on Human Rights is examining the progress made to date in implementing Canada’s 2010 National Action Plan (C-NAP) for the implementation of UN Security Council Resolutions on Women, Peace and Security. During its public hearing, senators will hear from witnesses representing the Government of Canada, the United Nations and civil society. … Read more
The Standing Senate Committee on Energy, the Environment and Natural Resources is launching a study to examine and report on the current state of “One Call” programs that identify critical underground infrastructure in Canada. During its public hearings, the committee will examine the ease of access to One Call programs and their damage prevention procedures, … Read more
Health Canada needs to implement additional measures to further enhance the safety and effectiveness of prescription drugs for all Canadians when they are used for off-label purposes, says the latest report by the Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology. The report, entitled: “Prescription Pharmaceuticals in Canada: Off-Label Use,” outlines the committee’s assessment of … Read more
The Senate Standing Senate Committee on Human Rights tabled a report entitled: "Recognising Rights: Strengthening Off-Reserve First Nations Communities." The report examines issues relating to the human rights of First Nations band members who reside off-reserve, with an emphasis on the current federal policy framework. The report focuses on currently available federal programs, the source and … Read more
