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Today, on World Suicide Prevention Day, we remember the lives lost and recommit to breaking the silence and stigma around mental health. 1/4

This Labour Day, we honour all workers whose efforts sustain our communities and economies, and remember that too many still face low wages, precarity, and unsafe conditions. 1/4

Khedr said even a short delay in the payments can be harmful, as many low-income people with disabilities are living well below the poverty line with expenses that far exceed it. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

A tough read. There are allegations of coercive control by the step-father towards the children’s mother as well as child neglect. “I hate to say it but every one of us failed them” said their paternal grandmother. “We all failed these kids.” apple.news/AsdhptEq2QlG...

A very important decision, and not just for the rights of two-spirit, trans, and non-binary youth. The SKCA has ruled that courts have jurisdiction to declare that laws unreasonably limit Charter rights and freedoms even after the government invokes the s 33 notwithstanding clause.

Thank you for bringing this to our attention!

Thank you for your ever precise and itimely reporting, @senatorpaulasimons.bsky.social As always, I appreciate your very thoughtful and clear summary of the issues at the heart of thie @aircanada.bsky.social flight attendant grievances. ✈️

An excellent oped from my Alberta colleague, Senator Scott Tannas, leader of the @csg-gsc.bsky.social - who voices concerns many Senators share about omnibus budget bills and about respect for the Senate itself. #SenateofCanada #cdnpoli #SenCa #abpoli #CSG

Happy International Youth Day!💡🌍 Today, we celebrate the vision, passion, and leadership of young people across 🇨🇦 and around the world. Youth are not just the leaders of tomorrow — they are leading change today, shaping more just, inclusive, and sustainable communities. 1/2

Today marks the 50th Prisoners’ Justice Day. We remember those who have died while in custody and honour the ongoing struggle to decolonize, decriminalize and decarcerate, while walking and working in alliance with those inside and outside prison walls. 1/3

Today, on the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, we honour the rights, contributions and resilience of Indigenous Peoples here on Turtle Island and around the globe. 1/3

This Sunday marks the 50th anniversary of Prisoners’ Justice Day, a day to honour those who have lived and died in prisons across Canada and to reaffirm our commitment to ending systemic neglect, discrimination, and rights violations in our correctional system. Read more in my statement below. 📄

Last Friday, I had the honour of joining Senator Bernard in Nova Scotia to celebrate her birthday and commemorate Emancipation Day — a powerful reminder of the legacies of slavery in Canada and the ongoing fight for justice, equity, and freedom. 1/2

Senators Renew Call for Full Arms Embargo on Israel Amid Worsening Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza @sencoyle.bsky.social @senatormartydeacon.bsky.social @senmarilou.bsky.social @senmoodie.sencanada.ca @kpateonthehill.bsky.social @senatorsenior.bsky.social #SenCA #CdnPoli #Gaza armsembargonow.ca

To read the statement: senatoryuenpauwoo.ca/en/media/pre... @senclement.bsky.social @sencoyle.bsky.social @senatormartydeacon.bsky.social @senatornancykl.bsky.social @marniemcb.bsky.social @senmarilou.bsky.social @senmoodie.sencanada.ca @kpateonthehill.bsky.social @senatorsenior.bsky.social

August 1st marks Emancipation Day in Canada — a day to honour the strength and resistance of those who fought to end slavery and continue to combat anti-Black racism and oppression. 1/2

There is simply no better summary of the economy of Israel's genocide, the countless threads that bind it to our everyday lives, and our collective responsibility to act than this from Francesca Albanese. I feel like time stopped while I watched this to the end. www.instagram.com/p/DMVnVHsIdOZ/

Thank you for all of your work and for reminding us of the importance of collaboration while also crediting those who lead with courage and conviction.

🎙️New episode of Appointed out now! In this most recent episode, I’m joined by the Honourable Iain Rankin, MLA and former Premier of Nova Scotia, for a timely conversation on poverty, dignity, and the push for a Guaranteed Livable Basic Income. Check out the episode here: lnkd.in/e7g2W2SE 1/3

It's time to take money laundering seriously in 🇨🇦 - thanks for shining a light on this important issue!

I had to look it up too, and I agree. For those of you who are also of a certain age, here's what I found:Super based" is a slang term, derived from "based," that amplifies the meaning of being authentic, unapologetically true to oneself and holding strong opinions, even if they are controversial.

Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew had strong words for U.S. lawmakers who had the audacity to send a letter complaining about the wildfires raging in Canada.. 🇨🇦

Today, we celebrate Nunavut Day, honouring the passing of the Nunavut Act in 1993 and the creation of Canada’s newest territory in 1999. 1/4

July 1st is Chinese Railroad Workers Memorial Day, we honour the thousands of Chinese workers who, despite discrimination, exploitation, and deadly conditions, laid the tracks that united BC with the rest of Canada.

🇨🇦 As we mark Canada Day, I invite all of us to reflect on our shared responsibility to advance truth, justice, and reconciliation — not just today, but every day. Let us honour the voices of Indigenous Peoples and commit to meaningful action that builds a more equitable future for all.

Last week, the Senate passed Bill C-5 – legislation that raises significant concerns about accountability, Indigenous sovereignty, and environmental protections. 1/3

Today on Canadian Multiculturalism Day, we celebrate the rich diversity that strengthens and enriches our communities. Our cultures, traditions, and stories are what make Canada unique. 1/3

Let's tackle this and offshore tax evasion and utilize resources to build up economic, health and social supports instead of continuing to focus on criminalizing and punishing those failed by every other system. #cdnpoli

You always do us proud, @senatorpaulasimons.bsky.social Thank you for this clear and important summary of our last few days of work! We tried and we will continue to fight to ensure nobody is left behind in 🇨🇦 #C5 #cdnpoli #SenateofCanada

The Carney government's controversial Bill C-5 is one step closer to becoming law. It passed third reading in the Senate on Thursday afternoon, but not before some serious debate on whether the legislation respects Indigenous rights.

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Bill C-5 aims to build a stronger🍁. I spoke in the #SenCA about why we need an improved foundation: urgent action to respect & implement the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, equality, justice & environmental protection. Let's not fail! #C5 #cdnpoli www.youtube.com/watch?v=eZIp...

#Disability tax credits are critical for some Canadians. But applying for them can cost thousands. Experts raise alarm that DTC companies are bilking applicants, by @thatemfagan.bsky.social www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... via @cbcnews.ca

Déclaration de sénateurs sur la situation à Gaza et appel au gouvernement du Canada à faire respecter le droit international @amy61.bsky.social @senmarilou.bsky.social @jmivilledechene.bsky.social @kpateonthehill.bsky.social @senatorsenior.bsky.social #Gaza senatoryuenpauwoo.ca/fr/medias/co...

Senators’ Statement on the Situation in Gaza and Call for the Government of Canada to Uphold International Law @amy61.bsky.social @senmarilou.bsky.social @jmivilledechene.bsky.social @kpateonthehill.bsky.social @senatorsenior.bsky.social #SenCA #CdnPoli #Gaza senatoryuenpauwoo.ca/en/media/pre...

Today, I rose in the Senate to speak to Bill C-5, specifically to the Building Canada Act. Here's my effort to contextualize my various concerns with the act - and to tell to Albertans about why separatist threats will scuttle any pipeline dreams. #C5 #SenCa #SenateofCanada #cndpoli #ableg #abpoli

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What is GLBI and why does it matter? These infographics break down what GLBI is, how it works, and why it’s urgently needed in Canada. Swipe through to learn more ➡️ 1/3

As their numbers shrink, Canada’s oldest Second World War veterans find strength in art and legacy. At Ottawa’s Perley Health, some of the county’s oldest veterans are celebrated every year, by Ijeoma Ukazu www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/art... via @theglobeandmail.com #LestWeForget #eldercare

Senator Kim Pate: “The time to act is now — let’s make basic income a reality for PEI and set a new standard for social and economic support throughout Canada.”

Read about what Bill S-206 will and won't do: ubiworks.ca/glbi-bill @kenjaminyang.bsky.social @kpateonthehill.bsky.social

Today, on National Indigenous Peoples Day we honour the strength and heritage of Indigenous communities across Turtle Island. This past week in the Senate, I raised a deeply concerning issue: the continued overrepresentation of Indigenous People in our federal prisons. 1/4

Liberal and Conservative MPs voted to pass the government's major projects legislation this evening.

In recognition of World Refugee Day, we’re reminded of the responsibility democratic nations hold to stand up for the vulnerable — not fall in step with exclusionary policies. 🇨🇦 1/3

Trump Travel Restrictions Bar Medical Residents Needed at U.S. Hospitals. Limits on travel and visa appointments have delayed or prevented foreign doctors from entering the country for jobs set to begin in weeks, by Roni Caryn Rabin www.nytimes.com/2025/06/18/h... via @nytimes.com

In my latest Senate speech, I called on Parliament to safeguard against the misuse of the notwithstanding clause — particularly when it’s used to violate the Charter-protected rights of marginalized communities, including Indigenous women, racialized groups, religious minorities, and prisoners. 1/3

Yesterday in the Senate, I raised concerns about Bill C-5 in a question to Minister of Crown–Indigenous Relations, Rebecca Alty. 1/3

Honoured to have met with the Ambassadors of Latvia, Estonia, and Lithuania — H.E. Kaspars Ozoliņš, H.E. Margus Rava, and H.E. Egidijus Meilūnas — alongside colleagues in the Senate to discuss regional security and the ongoing challenges facing the Baltic states. 1/2