During Ministerial Question Period in #SenCA with the Minister of Health, Senator Daniele Henkel asked about health care transfers. Read/watch that exchange here: theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat...

During Ministerial Question Period in #SenCA with the Minister of Health, Senator Katherine Hay asked about mens' and boys' health. Read/watch that exchange here: theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat...

Recently Senator Andrew Cardozo participated in debate in #SenCA on an inquiry, initiated by @senatorloffreda.bsky.social, about the vital role of immigrants. Read/watch his speech here: theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat...

Yesterday, the Senate resolved into a Committee of the Whole in order to receive Annette Ryan respecting her nomination to the position of Parliamentary Budget Officer. Read/watch her exchange with Senator @drkristopherwells.bsky.social here: theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat...

Yesterday, the Senate resolved into a Committee of the Whole in order to receive Annette Ryan respecting her nomination to the position of Parliamentary Budget Officer. Read/watch her exchange with Senator @jmivilledechene.bsky.social here: theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat...

Yesterday, the Senate resolved into a Committee of the Whole in order to receive Annette Ryan respecting her nomination to the position of Parliamentary Budget Officer. Read/watch her exchange with Senator Judy White here: theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat...

Hier, le Sénat s’est formé en comité plénier afin de recevoir Annette Ryan relativement à sa nomination au poste de directrice parlementaire du budget. Lisez/regardez l'échange avec la sénatrice Judy White ici : theprogressives.ca/fr/au-senat/...

Yesterday, the Senate resolved into a Committee of the Whole in order to receive Annette Ryan respecting her nomination to the position of Parliamentary Budget Officer. Read/watch her exchange with Senator Cardozo here: theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat...

Yesterday morning, Senator Katherine Hay launched a briefing series for Parliamentarians called "AI Explained" and later that day she delivered a statement in #SenCA to speak more about Artificial Intelligence. Read/watch here: theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat...

Senator Karen Sorensen’s experience and expertise will bring valuable insights to our discussions. Her dedication to collaboration makes her an excellent addition to our group. Welcome to the PSG, @absenkaren.bsky.social!

This week in #SenCA, Senator Tracy Muggli spoke about suicide awareness and prevention, highlighting the important work being done on this issue by social workers, especially in her home province of Saskatchewan. Read/watch her statement here: theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat...

In case you missed it, Senator @jmivilledechene.bsky.social delivered a statement in #SenCA this week about International Women’s Day, raising concerns about gender-based violence. Read/watch it here: theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat...

I had the honour of leading a parliamentary mission of the Canada–Africa Parliamentary Association to South Africa (Cape Town, Johannesburg and Pretoria), alongside my co-chair, Member of Parliament Michael Coteau.

Senator White recently delivered a statement in #SenCA about Canada-Cuba relations. Read/watch what she said: theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat...

During Committee of the Whole in #SenCA last week, Senator Daniele Henkel asked questions of Anton Boegman respecting his appointment as Foreign Influence Transparency Commissioner. Read/watch the exchange here: theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat...

During Committee of the Whole in #SenCA last week, Senator Andrew Cardozo asked questions of Anton Boegman respecting his appointment as Foreign Influence Transparency Commissioner. Read/watch the exchange here: theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat...

During Committee of the Whole in #SenCA last week, Senator Marty Klyne asked questions of Anton Boegman respecting his appointment as Foreign Influence Transparency Commissioner. Read/watch the exchange here: theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat...

Our delegation concludes its mission to Japan with gratitude and pride. Thank you to our Japanese partners for their warm welcome and the enriching exchanges and to Senators Fabian Manning, Raymonde Saint-Germain, and Duncan Wilson for their valuable participation.

Today is international HIV Is Not A Crime Awareness Day. During Question Period in #SenCA this week, Senator @drkristopherwells.bsky.social asked about HIV non-disclosure. Read/watch the exchange here: theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat...

This week in #SenCA, Senator Tracy Muggli spoke in support of Bill S-242, Georgina's Law, at third reading. Read/watch her speech here: theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat...

Yesterday in #SenCA, Senator Katherine Hay spoke about a new initiative she is launching about artificial intelligence. Read/watch her statement here: theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat...

Pink Shirt Day is a time for us to stand together and renew our commitment to address all forms of bullying, including speaking out against homophobic and transphobic bullying in sports, schools, workplaces, & communities. Kindness & inclusion should always be the norm, rather than the exception. 💕

Senator @amy61.bsky.social recently participated in debate on an inquiry about the nation-building value of tourism. Read/watch her speech here: theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat...

In #SenCA last week, Senator Marty Klyne spoke at second reading of Bill S-241, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Indian Act, to support its referral to committee. Read/watch his speech here: theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat...

Last week in #SenCA, Senator @jmivilledechene.bsky.social spoke at second reading of Bill S-238, the Enacting Climate Commitments Act. Read/watch her speech here: theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat...

Today, I rose in the Senate of Canada as part of Black History Month to pay tribute to an incredible colleague, friend, and mentor Rosalind Smith. Rest in Peace, Dear Ros. ❤️

During Question Period in #SenCA this week, Senator Marty Klyne asked the Representative of the Government about digital privacy. Read/watch the full exchange here: theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat...

This week in #SenCA, Senator Tracy Muggli delivered a statement about Curtis Pozniak to congratulate him on receiving the BERTEBOS Prize. Read/watch her statement here: theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat...

All schools should be sanctuaries of safety and belonging. We grieve as a nation and extend our support, love, and compassion to everyone affected by the Tumbler Ridge tragedy.

Last week in #SenCA, Senator Danièle Henkel launched second reading debate on her Bill S-243, which provides for the development of a national framework to promote, enhance and protect women’s health as a matter of national concern. Read/watch her speech here: theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat...

Last week, the Senate of Canada - Sénat du Canada unanimously adopted a motion recognizing May 10 of each year as #BearWitnessDay. I am beyond humbled to have introduced this motion and grateful for such strong support from my colleagues. @caringsociety.bsky.social

Last week in #SenCA, Senator Tracy Muggli spoke at second reading of Bill S-241, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Indian Act. #S241 seeks to formalize First Nations’ control of gaming only on-reserve. Read/watch Senator Muggli's speech here: theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat...

During Question Period in #SenCA last week, Senator Andrew Cardozo asked the Government Representative in the Senate about the Canada Summer Jobs Program. Read/watch the full exchange here: theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat...

During Question Period in #SenCA last week, Senator @drkristopherwells.bsky.social asked about the Advisory Council on Rights, Equality and Inclusion. Read/watch the exchange here: theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat...

Last week, Senator @brianfrancispei.bsky.social delivered a statement in #SenCA about the late Darrell Augustine and the late Bronson Paul. Read/watch what he said here: theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat...

Second reading debate on Bill C-4, the Making Life More Affordable for Canadians Act, began yesterday in #SenCA, launched by its Senate sponsor, Senator Rodger Cuzner. Read/watch his speech here: theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat... #cdnpoli

During Question Period in #SenCA yesterday, Senator Klyne raised concerns about the government’s proposal to expand executive powers in Bill C-15. Read/watch that exchange here: theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat...

February is Black History Month and in #SenCA yesterday, Senator @amy61.bsky.social delivered a statement to highlight its importance and recognize the work being achieved by organizations like Federation of African Canadian Economics (FACE). Read/watch here: theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat...

In yesterday's #SenCA Question Period, Senator @jmivilledechene.bsky.social raised the issue of the crisis in Quebec because of the restrictions on the Temporary Foreign Worker Program. Read/watch the full exchange here: theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat...

During Question Period in #SenCA yesterday, Senator Tracy Muggli raised concerns of Cowessess First Nation and asked about significant delays in land claim negotiations. Read/watch the full exchange here: theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat...

Yesterday in #SenCA, Senator Duncan Wilson rose "to honour a British Columbian who selflessly devoted much of her life to civic duty through lifelong volunteerism: Kathleen Bigsby." Read/watch his statement here: theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat...

Last week, Bill S-2, An Act to amend the Indian Act (new registration entitlements), as amended, was adopted and sent to the House of Commons. Read/watch the 3rd reading speech by #SenCA Sponsor, Senator Audette, here: theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat...

On this National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women, we mourn the loss of the 14 women at Polytechnique and we reaffirm our commitment to fight the hatred and misogyny that led to this tragedy. #SenCA #Polytechnique #RememberThe14

This week in #SenCA, Senator Judy White delivered a speech at report stage of Bill S-2, An Act to amend the Indian Act (new registration entitlements), with amendments and observations. Read/watch what she said here: theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat...

This week in #SenCA, Senator @brianfrancispei.bsky.social delivered a speech at report stage of Bill S-2, An Act to amend the Indian Act (new registration entitlements), with amendments and observations. Read/watch what he said here: theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat...

Last week in #SenCA, Senator Fridhandler spoke about the "Forever Canada" petition, which was verified as successful by Elections Alberta earlier this week. Thomas Lukaszuk, who initiated and led this initiative, was in the gallery for this statement: theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat...

In case you missed it, Senator Klyne recently introduced Bill S-239, the Canadian Prosperity Act, which aims to improve internal trade in Canada through amendments to the Competition Act. Read/watch his speech at second reading here: theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat...

Last week in #SenCA, Senator @drkristopherwells.bsky.social spoke at second reading of Bill S-218, An Act to amend the Constitution Act, 1982 (notwithstanding clause). Read/watch his speech here: theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat...

This week, Senator Duncan Wilson welcomed members from the Board of Clear Seas to the #SenCA gallery and delivered a statement about the organization. Read/watch it here: theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat...

This week in #SenCA, senators paid tribute to the late Honourable Ione Christensen. Senator @brianfrancispei.bsky.social delivered remarks on behalf of the Progressive Senate Group. Read/watch his tribute here: theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat...