The Senate’s Standing Committee on Audit and Oversight is hiring a Chief Audit Executive to support the independence, professionalism and performance of the Senate’s internal audit function. The full release is available online. Call 343-575-7553.
The federal government is doing little to allow aid groups to help Afghanistan’s suffering civilians, the Senate Committee on Human Rights said in a report released on Dec. 14. The committee reiterates the recommendation that the Attorney General of Canada immediately publish guarantees that terror charges will not be laid where legitimate humanitarian aid results in an incidental benefit … Read more
ISG Senator Ratna Omidvar and Liberal MP Ali Ehsassi (Willowdale, Ont.) have launched the Inter-Parliamentary Canadian Friendship Group for a Free Iran. Through this group, parliamentarians will be able amplify the voices of Iranians, particularly women and girls, who are protesting for their human rights. Call 613-943-4330.
A majority of Canadians support seizing the Canadian assets of foreign officials who are violating human rights, and using these assets to help victims, according to a new public opinion poll. “For far too long, corrupt Iranian officials have acted with impunity. They have not only stolen massive amounts of wealth from their own people, … Read more
The Senate’s Subcommittee on Veteran Affairs has been studying alternative therapies to support veterans suffering from treatment-resistant mental health disorders, such as PTSD. While interest in the therapeutic potential of psychedelic drugs has become increasingly evident, the subcommittee was informed that the restricted designation of these drugs has impeded the progress of study. The subcommittee will hold … Read more
Non-affialted Senator Patrick Brazeau introduced Bill S-254 An Act to amend the Food and Drugs Act (warning label on alcoholic beverages). Brazeau seeks to amend the Food and Drugs Act to ensure that alcohol products are honestly and transparently labelled regarding their status as a Class 1 carcinogen. Call 613-995-8625.
The federal government should work with the government of British Columbia and local municipalities to develop a comprehensive plan for flood control in the Fraser Valley, the Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry said in a report released on Oct. 27. The report, Treading Water: The impact of and response to the 2021 British Columbia floods, outlines … Read more
The Senate Standing Committee on National Security, Defence and Veterans Affairs will be travelling north from Oct. 2-12 as part of its study on national security and defence in the Arctic. Senators will meet with stakeholders, including officials and representatives from the Canadian Coast Guard, the Canadian Armed Forces, the RCMP, the Canadian Rangers, municipal … Read more
Senators for Climate Solutions celebrated their first in-person gathering with dozens of Senators and guests at the Senate of Canada building. Senators for Climate Solutions offers sessions with expert speakers and briefings to its 44 members, as well as updates and briefings on developing climate strategies. Their activities ensure that members are given the tools needed … Read more
Speaker of the Senate George J. Furey issued a statement: “It is with extraordinary sadness that I learned of the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Throughout her historic reign of 70 years, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II had an unwavering devotion to the people of Canada and the Commonwealth,” he said. “Her Majesty The Queen completed … Read more
