The federal government needs to support greater monitoring and evaluation to achieve the goal of employment equity in the federal public service says a report by the Standing Senate Committee on Human Rights. The report entitled: “Employment Equity in the Federal Public Service: Staying Vigilant for Equality” examines the progress that has been made and … Read more
Speaker of the Senate Noël A. Kinsella has been elected chair of the Standing Committee on Internal Economy, Budgets and Administration. His appointment is effective December 1, 2013 and he is replacing Conservative Nova Scotia Senator Gerald J. Comeau who has announced his retirement from the Senate. The members of the committee thanked Comeau for his service to the committee … Read more
The Senate ordered the suspension of Senator Patrick Brazeau, Senator Mike Duffy and Senator Pamela Wallin for sufficient cause. They are suspended until such time as the suspension is rescinded. Senators Brazeau, Duffy and Wallin have been informed that, as provided in the Senate decision, the following conditions will apply: i) while under suspension, they … Read more
Under the Senate’s proactive disclosure initiative, the quarterly report on contracts over $10,000 for the period July 1, 2013 to September 30, 2013 is available online. Among the contracts reported is the Deloitte contract to review the expense claims of Senator Pamela Wallin. Deloitte was engaged to conduct a review of Senator Wallin’s expense claims and … Read more
The release of a new stamp commemorating the late Paul Yuzyk was celebrated at the Senate of Canada. Conservative Saskatchewan Senator Raynell Andreychuk hosted the ceremony. He said Yuzyk helped transform the principle of 'unity in diversity' into policy. Yuzyk is known for his role in establishing multiculturalism as a key pillar of Canadian society. The Ukrainian … Read more
In its latest report, the Standing Senate Committee on Energy, the Environment and Natural Resources is calling on the federal government to initiate a major arm’s-length review of the country’s railway regulatory framework, standards and industry practices to meaningfully advance the safe transportation of dangerous goods by rail in Canada. The report entitled Moving Energy … Read more
The Standing Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade tabled its report entitled Building Bridges: Canada-Turkey Relations and Beyond. The report presents the findings of the committee on the opportunities for renewing Canada’s relationship with the “new Turkey." The report offers six recommendations to the Government of Canada that focus on ways to deepen … Read more
In November 2012, the Senate authorized the Standing Committee on National Security and Defence to examine harassment in the RCMP and report back on its findings. Since then, the committee heard testimony from numerous witnesses, all of whom provided valuable insight and advice. Titled Conduct Becoming: Why The Royal Canadian Mounted Police Must Transform its … Read more
A report on Métis identity released by the Senate Standing Committee on Aboriginal Peoples calls on the federal government to develop a coherent and comprehensive approach to relations between Canada and the Métis through continued support of bilateral and tripartite negotiations with parties including the relevant national Aboriginal organizations. Additionally, the report suggests efforts to … Read more
After several months of public hearings, the Standing Senate Committee on Fisheries and Oceans tabled its report in the Senate entitled: The Lobster Fishery: Staying on Course. The overarching objective of the committee’s recommendations is that the lobster fishery must continue to make needed changes to ensure its stability and sustainability. More information is available … Read more
