Senate Ethics Officer Jean T. Fournier released an opinion concerning certain allegations that were made respecting Conservative Saskatchewan Senator Pamela Wallin’s obligations under the Conflict of Interest Code for senators. Fournier found Wallin is not considered to have furthered her own private interests or those of Oilsands Quest Inc. by having voted on former Bill … Read more
Conservative Saskatchewan Senator Pamela Wallin made a statement following the Prime Minister's declaration of September 10th as the National Day of Service. Wallin said this responds to a heartfelt request by the families of the Canadian victims of 9/11 that there be such an annual commemorative day in tribute, not only to those who lost … Read more
A Parliamentary delegation to Ireland, composed of Conservative New Brunswick Speaker of the Senate Noël A. Kinsella, Progressive Conservative Ontario Senator Lowell Murray, Liberal Newfoundland and Labrador Senator George Furey and Conservative Nova Scotia Senator Michael MacDonald, laid a wreath for the victims of the Air India bombing of June 23, 1985, and paid their … Read more
Speaker of the Senate Noel A. Kinsella made a statement on the passing of Jack Layton. Kinsella said Layton was a parliamentarian who truly believed that great things could be accomplished through seamless teamwork and solidarity. Kinsella said it was a privilege to work alongside Jack Layton in Parliament. His presence on the Hill will … Read more
Speaker of the Senate Noël A. Kinsella said he deplores the actions of a page, which constituted a contempt of Parliament, during the Opening of Parliament in the Senate Chamber. Kinsella said all employees of the Senate are expected to serve the institution in a non-partisan manner, with competence, excellence, efficiency and objectivity. The Senate … Read more
Conservative Ontario Senator Don Meredith was pleased to announce that Bill C-59, Act to Amend the Corrections and Conditional Release Act received Royal Assent. Meredith said that it was good to be able to support the government's desire to strengthen the laws relating to parole, corrections and releases. Call 613-947-8078.
The Standing Senate Committee on National Security and Defence has issued an interim report on “Sovereignty and Security in Canada’s Arctic.” Call 613-995-9368.
The Senate Committee on Anti-terrorism has released an anti-terrorism report focusing on the emergence of radical violence within Canada. The report deals with the changing threat environment in Canada, the challenges associated with terrorism investigation and prosecutions as well as parliamentary oversight of national security. The report also addresses the Canadian core value of acting … Read more
The Standing Senate Committee on National Security and Defence today tabled its Seventh Report Sovereignty & Security in Canada’s Arctic. The report calls on the Government to make acquisition of new fixed wing search and rescue aircraft its top military procurement priority, and to make the procurement timeline public. Call 613-995-1952. Liberal Prince Edward Island … Read more
The Standing Senate Committee on Internal Economy, Budgets and Administration has moved to suspend Quebec Liberal Senator Raymond Lavigne's research and office expense budget under the authority granted by the Parliament of Canada Act to deal with emergency situations, following a guilty verdict in the criminal proceedings.
