Chair of the Senate internal economy committee Conservative Saskatchewan Senator David Tkachuk and deputy chair Liberal Newfoundland and Labrador Senator George Furey responded to the recommendations contained in the Performance Audit conducted by Auditor General of Canada Michael Ferguson. Tkachuk said the Senate takes its responsibility for stewardship of public resources very seriously, and most … Read more
Physical activity is important for all Canadians, especially children and youth, for promoting physical and mental health and social inclusion. For many persons with disabilities, it can help reduce pain levels and the instance of secondary conditions. In its latest report entitled "Level the Playing Field: A natural progression from playground to podium for Canadians … Read more
Canada needs a single, cohesive national air travel strategy, including an updated National Airports System, to chart a new course toward increased air travel in Canada. This is one of the main recommendations made by the Standing Senate Committee on Transport and Communications in its report tabled on the future growth and global competitiveness of … Read more
The Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology released its report entitled, "Opening the Door: Reducing Barriers to Post-Secondary Education in Canada." The sixth report of the committee looks at both the financial and non-financial factors of post-secondary education. Chair of the committee Conservative Nova Scotia Senator Kelvin K. Ogilvie said while much of … Read more
The Standing Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade tabled its report entitled, "A Charter “Fit for Purpose:" Parliamentary Consultation on the Proposed Charter of the Commonwealth." The report was prepared in response to a request from Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird (Ottawa West-Nepean, ON). Summarizing several weeks of hearings, it brings together Canadians’ … Read more
The Senate Standing Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology tabled its report on the review of the 2004 Health Accord. On Jan. 31, 2011, Health Minister Leona Aglukkaq (Nunavut) requested that the Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology initiate the second parliamentary review of the 10-Year Plan to Strengthen Health Care … Read more
A report from the Standing Senate Committee on Official Languages entitled, "Air Canada’s Obligations under the Official Languages Act: Towards Substantive Equality" says Air Canada Corporation must take the measures needed to provide services of equal quality in English and French. The committee’s report is based on the report on an audit of bilingual passenger … Read more
The Standing Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade launched its study on establishing a Charter of the Commonwealth. Conservative Saskatchewan Senator and chair of the committee Raynell Andreychuk said given the time frames, the committee is doing its best to reach out to Canadians. The committee will hear witnesses and gather evidence and … Read more
The Standing Senate Committee on Banking, Trade and Commerce elected Conservative Ontario Senator Irving R. Gerstein as chair of the committee. Liberal Quebec Senator Céline Hervieux-Payette continues as deputy chair, a position she has held since May 2009. The election of a new chair was necessitated following the retirement of Conservative Ontario Senator Michael Meighen … Read more
During a ceremony hosted by the Speaker of the Senate Noël A. Kinsella in the Senate Foyer, Governor General David Johnston and Heritage Minister James Moore (Port Moody-Westwood-Port Coquitlam, BC) dedicated a stained-glass window to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s reign and to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria. … Read more
