Yesterday in #SenCA, Senator Wanda Thomas Bernard rose to recognize the 100-year anniversary of the Canadian Association of Social Workers, with members of the organization, including the President, present in the Senate gallery. Read/watch her statement: theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat...

This week, #SenCA adopted a motion to recognize World Africa Day each year on May 25. Senator Amina Gerba, who proposed the motion, spoke about the significance of this "simple but profound gesture". Read/watch her speech here: theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat... @amy61.bsky.social

Yesterday in #SenCA, Senator Duncan Wilson, sponsor, spoke at third reading of Bill S-4, An Act to amend the Energy Efficiency Act, as amended. The bill has now been sent to the House of Commons for consideration. Read/watch Senator Duncan's speech here: theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat...

During Question Period in #SenCA yesterday, Senator Marty Klyne asked questions about international students. Read/watch the exchange here: theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat...

Yesterday in #SenCA, Senator Karen Sorensen (@absenkaren.bsky.social) welcomed Ron Hallman to the Senate gallery and delivered a statement to congratulate him on his retirement from Parks Canada. Read/watch her statement here: theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat...

In case you missed it, last week in #SenCA, Senator Marty Klyne delivered a tribute to the late Vaughn Solomon Schofield, S.O.M., C.D., S.V.M.. Read/watch his statement here: theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat... #cdnpoli

In case you missed it, last week in #SenCA, Senator Andrew Cardozo delivered a statement about the future of Canadian news media. Read/watch his statement here: theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat... #cdnpoli

This week in #SenCA, Senator Danièle Henkel participated in debate on an inquiry about the vital role of immigrants. Read/watch her speech here: theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat...

Earlier this week, #SenCA adopted Bill S-235, An Act respecting the National Strategy to Combat Human Trafficking, at second reading. Senator @jmivilledechene.bsky.social spoke during the debate as a friendly critic. Read/watch her speech here: theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat...

Earlier this week, the Senate adopted Bill S-214, An Act to amend the Special Economic Measures Act (disposal of foreign state assets) at third reading. Senator Peter Harder spoke briefly during the debate. Read/watch his speech here: theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat... #SenCA #cdnpoli

Yesterday in #SenCA, Senator @amy61.bsky.social delivered a statement to highlight Africa Day, which is celebrated each year on May 25. Read/watch her statement here: theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat...

Senators recently had the opportunity to pay tribute to Senator Stan Kutcher in advance of his retirement, which takes effect today. Senator Wanda Thomas Bernard delivered a statement on behalf of the Progressive Senate Group. Read/watch her tribute here: theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat... #SenCA

On this Africa Day, let us celebrate a strong, creative, and resilient continent, and reaffirm the importance of unity, solidarity, and shared prosperity among its people. Happy Africa Day !

May is National Food Allergy Awareness Month. Earlier this month, Senator Andrew Cardozo introduced Bill S-247, An Act to establish a national framework on food allergy. Read/watch his second reading speech here: theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat... #SenCA #cdnpoli

Senator Tracy Muggli recently spoke at third reading of Bill S-5, Connected Care for Canadians Act. Read/watch her speech here: theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat... #SenCA #cdnpoli

Senator Duncan Wilson recently spoke in #SenCA in support of Senator Klyne's Bill S-239, the Canadian Prosperity Act. Read/watch his second reading speech here: theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat...

In case you missed it, Senator Rodger Cuzner recently delivered a statement in #SenCA about sport in Canada. Read/watch what he said: theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat...

Last week, Senator Danièle Henkel delivered a statement about Geneviève Mottard, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Quebec Order of Chartered Professional Accountants, who was present in the #SenCA gallery. Read/watch her tribute here: theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat...

Last week in #SenCA, senators paid tribute to the Honourable Larry Smith, who has now retired from the Senate as he celebrates his 75th birthday today. Read/watch what Senator Peter Harder said on behalf of the Progressive Senate Group: theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat... #cdnpoli

In case you missed it, Senator @drkristopherwells.bsky.social - #SenCA sponsor - recently launched debate at second reading of Bill C-9, Combatting Hate Act. Read/watch his speech here: theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat... #cdnpoli

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

During Ministerial Question Period in #SenCA with the Minister of Health, Senator @amy61.bsky.social asked about Black women's health. Read/watch that exchange here: theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat...

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...