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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...
about 1 month ago
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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
about 1 month ago
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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...
about 1 month ago
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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...
about 1 month ago
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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...
about 1 month ago
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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...
about 1 month ago
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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...
about 1 month ago
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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...
about 1 month ago
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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...
about 1 month ago
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November 20 marked National Child Day and Senator
@jmivilledechene.bsky.social
delivered a statement in
#SenCA
to draw attention to the plight of children in times of war. Read/watch what she said here:
theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat...
about 1 month ago
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Last week, Senator Andrew Cardozo marked the 3rd anniversary of his appointment to
#SenCA
with a statement about CBC/Radio-Canada, while members of his family were present in the gallery. Read/watch here:
theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat...
about 1 month ago
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Last week the Minister of Justice answered questions during Ministerial Question Period in
#SenCA
. Senator
@jmivilledechene.bsky.social
asked about online harm. Read/watch the full exchange here:
theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat...
about 1 month ago
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Last week in
#SenCA
, Senator
@amy61.bsky.social
highlighted International Women's Entrepreneurship Day. Read/watch her statement here:
theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat...
about 1 month ago
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During Question Period in
#SenCA
last week, Senator Klyne asked about projects of national significance. Read/watch the full exchange here:
theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat...
about 1 month ago
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Yesterday in
#SenCA
, Senator Fridhandler spoke about Harry and Randi Gross, who were able to listen live from the Senate galleries. Read/watch his statement here:
theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat...
about 2 months ago
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Today we remember and honour all who served and sacrificed for Canada. Their courage and commitment will never be forgotten
#CanadaRemembers
#LestWeForget
about 2 months ago
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Yesterday, Senator
@jmivilledechene.bsky.social
welcomed "two remarkable, courageous women, Kathy King and Andrea Heinz" to
#SenCA
and delivered a statement about their efforts to raise awareness about sexual exploitation. Read/watch here:
theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat...
2 months ago
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This week in
#SenCA
, Senator Klyne spoke at second reading of Bill S-206, An Act to develop a national framework for a guaranteed livable basic income. Read/watch his speech here:
theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat...
2 months ago
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reposted by
Progressive Senate Group
Dr. Kristopher Wells
2 months ago
It was so fantastic this evening to meet teachers from Alberta this evening who were in Ottawa as part of the Teachers Institute for Canadian Parliamentary Democracy. You can imagine that we had lots to talk about! 💫🌈🇨🇦
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During Question Period in
#SenCA
yesterday, Senator
@jmivilledechene.bsky.social
asked questions about forced labour and child labour. Read/watch the exchange here:
theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat...
2 months ago
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Yesterday in
#SenCA
, Senator Muggli highlighted the accomplishments of some of her colleagues: Senator Audette, Senator
@amy61.bsky.social
, Senator White and Senator Bernard. Read/watch her statement here:
theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat...
2 months ago
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Yesterday in
#SenCA
, Senator Cuzner paid tribute to his friend and former colleague, the late Ken Dryden, a man who "believed that Canadians expected their leaders to preserve and protect our institutions, not to tear them down." Read/watch here:
theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat...
#cdnpoli
2 months ago
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Yesterday in
#SenCA
, Senator Katherine Hay highlighted Women's History Month. Read/watch her statement here:
theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat...
#WomensHistoryMonth
2 months ago
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This week in
#SenCA
, Senator Tracy Muggli spoke to a motion pertaining to the situation in Gaza. Read/watch her speech here:
theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat...
2 months ago
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This week in
#SenCA
, senators welcomed the Honourable Mandy Gull-Masty, Minister of Indigenous Services, during Ministerial Question Period. Senator
@brianfrancispei.bsky.social
asked about support for Indigenous children. Read/watch the exchange here:
theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat...
2 months ago
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Yesterday we celebrated Navy and Coast Guard Day. Senator Danièle Henkel delivered a statement in
#SenCA
to "pay tribute to their strength, endurance and dedication." Read/watch here:
theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat...
2 months ago
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October 4 was World Ostomy Day and Senator Bernard recently delivered a statement in
#SenCA
to mark the occasion. She highlighted summer camp programs that are offered to children and adolescents living with ostomies. Read/watch her statement here:
theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat...
2 months ago
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Last week in
#SenCA
, Senator Andrew Cardozo spoke in support of Bill S-229, An Act to amend the National Capital Act (Gatineau Park), at second reading. Read/watch his speech here:
theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat...
#GatineauPark
#cdnpoli
2 months ago
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This week, Senator Duncan Wilson welcomed representatives from QMUNITY to Ottawa and delivered a statement in
#SenCA
about the vital role played by this organization. Read/watch his statement here:
theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat...
3 months ago
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reposted by
Progressive Senate Group
Hon. Amina Gerba, MBA, C.Q.
3 months ago
Fière d’avoir contribué à l’adoption au Sénat du Canada du projet de loi
#S228
Une étape critique — nous sommes la voix des sans voix.
#PlusJamais
. --- Proud to have contributed to the adoption, in the Senate of Canada, of Bill
#S228
. A critical step — we are the voice of the voiceless.
#NeverAgain
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Last week in
#SenCA
, Senator Danièle Henkel delivered a response to the Speech from the Throne, sharing her journey to becoming a Canadian and her hopes for our future prosperity. Read/watch her speech here:
theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat...
3 months ago
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This week we marked National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day. Senator
@brianfrancispei.bsky.social
delivered a statement in
#SenCA
to highlight its importance. Read/watch what he said here:
theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat...
3 months ago
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Last week, Senator Katherine Hay hosted an event with Dr. Samra Zafar, noting that her "story is not only remarkable but also revolutionary, brave and inspiring." Read/watch the statement she made about her in
#SenCA
:
theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat...
3 months ago
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PSG senators wore orange in recognition of Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. We honour Survivors and their families and reaffirm our individual and collective commitment to the process of reconciliation. Every child matters.
#OrangeShirtDay
#NDTR
3 months ago
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In
#SenCA
yesterday, Senator Tracy Muggli paid tribute to the late Honourable Ken Dryden, P.C., O.C.. Read/watch her statement here:
theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat...
4 months ago
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Yesterday in
#SenCA
, senators paid tribute to the late Honourable Donald H. Oliver, C.M., K.C., O.N.S. Fellow Nova Scotian Senator Wanda Thomas Bernard delivered remarks on behalf of the Progressive Senate Group. Read/watch her tribute here:
theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat...
#cdnpoli
#nspoli
4 months ago
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This week in
#SenCA
, Senator Katherine Hay spoke in favour of Motion No. 3, which seeks to have all Senate committees consider the influences and impacts of technology in any studies they undertake. Read/watch her speech here:
theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat...
4 months ago
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In
#SenCA
yesterday, Senator Wanda Thomas Bernard spoke at second reading of Bill S-205, also known as Tona's Law. Read/watch her speech here:
theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat...
4 months ago
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Yesterday in
#SenCA
, Senator Tracy Muggli delivered a response to the Speech from the Throne, outlining her journey to the Senate and what she hopes to achieve here. Read/watch her speech here:
theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat...
4 months ago
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During Question Period in
#SenCA
yesterday, Senator
@jmivilledechene.bsky.social
asked questions about temporary foreign workers and how the government's decisions are impacting SMEs in Quebec. Read/watch the exchange here:
theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat...
4 months ago
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Yesterday in
#SenCA
, Senator Danièle Henkel delivered a statement to highlight Army Day on the Hill. Read/watch what she said here:
theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat...
4 months ago
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reposted by
Progressive Senate Group
Senator Brian Francis
4 months ago
Grateful to be back to
#SenCA
, working alongside my
@progsenate.bsky.social
colleagues. Off to a strong start with inspiring and important interventions by Senators Henkel, Miville-Dechêne, Muggli, Bernard, and Hay. It's an honour to work with such committed and passionate colleagues.
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reposted by
Progressive Senate Group
Hon. Amina Gerba, MBA, C.Q.
4 months ago
Yesterday, on the International Day for People of African Descent, I had the immense honor of being crowned Afro-Ancestral Queen of Canada UBUNTU — I am because we are 🙌
#Ubuntu
#Heritage
#Unity
#AfricanDescent
#Inspiration
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Today we celebrate the heritage and culture of the Acadian people. Happy National Acadian Day!
#SenCA
#NationalAcadianDay
5 months ago
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reposted by
Progressive Senate Group
Hon. Amina Gerba, MBA, C.Q.
5 months ago
Excited to speak at the
@victoriaforum.bsky.social
on August 25 about Africa’s key role in sustainable development. Looking forward to exchanging ideas to build a better future.
www.VictoriaForum.ca
#VictoriaForum2025
#VictoriaBC
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reposted by
Progressive Senate Group
Sénatrice Julie Miville-Dechêne
5 months ago
Thanks for welcoming me
@brianfrancispei.bsky.social
!
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reposted by
Progressive Senate Group
Senator Brian Francis
5 months ago
Senator Julie Miville-Dechêne's experience as a journalist, Ottawa and Washington correspondent, ombudsman, chair of the Conseil du statut de la femme, and diplomat makes her an asset to the PSG. We are delighted to welcome her!
@jmivilledechene.bsky.social
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Yesterday in
#SenCA
, senators agreed to refer Bill S-2 to committee for study. Read/watch the second reading speech by the bill's sponsor, Senator Michèle Audette here:
theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat...
7 months ago
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On National Indigenous Peoples Day, we recognize and celebrate the heritage, cultural diversity and outstanding contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples, including those in the Progressive Senate Group
#SenCA
#NIPD2025
7 months ago
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Last week, Senator Pierre Moreau delivered his first speech in
#SenCA
, launching second reading debate on his Bill S-219, An Act to establish Judicial Independence Day. Read/watch his speech here:
theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat...
7 months ago
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