Senate Renewal
Modernizing the Senate: the benefit of partisanship taking a back seat
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Cannabis debate model creates better bills, says Senator Harder
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Unfair convictions against LGBTQ2 Canadians to be cleared thanks to new law
Senate Renewal
Key Senate changes to transportation bill possible under new independent model
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Senator Harder releases principles of decision-making for an independent Senate
New Laws
Bill S-5: Plain packaging for tobacco and vaping regulations
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In favour of a Senate business committee
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New laws this session
Senate Renewal
More independent Senate makes better laws
A quarter of Government bills have been successfully amended by the Senate this session.
Senate Renewal
Modernizing the Senate: the benefit of partisanship taking a back seat
Modernizing the Senate is an important concept to ensure our august Chamber continues to work towards maintaining the confidence of those we represent – the people of Canada, writes Senator Mary Jane McCallum.
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Cannabis debate model creates better bills, says Senator Harder
The Senate voted 56-30 – with 1 abstention – to approve the bill on Thursday.
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New Senator for Nova Scotia welcomed to Red Chamber
Senator Colin Deacon is the 37th independent Senator appointed under a new process.
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Unfair convictions against LGBTQ2 Canadians to be cleared thanks to new law
Senator René Cormier, who sponsored the bill in the Senate, said that the long-standing discrimination against LGBTQ2 Canadians has touched him personally.
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Key Senate changes to transportation bill possible under new independent model
The Senate has successfully amended 10 of 44 government bills so far this session, including the transportation bill. More gets done in an independent Senate, writes Senator Grant Mitchell.
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Two new independent Senators welcomed to the Red Chamber
Senator Donna Dasko represents Ontario and Senator Pierre Dalphond represents Quebec.
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Senator Harder releases principles of decision-making for an independent Senate
The Government Representative in the Senate released a discussion paper on how the evolving Senate should make decisions.
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Bill S-5: Plain packaging for tobacco and vaping regulations
Bill S-5 creates a new federal regime to regulate vaping products and delivers on a government commitment to implement plain packaging for tobacco products.
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Senate’s temporary home nearing completion
Senators toured the former train station that will be home to the temporary Senate chamber.
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In favour of a Senate business committee
Now that the Senate is more independent and less partisan, it needs a new organizational basis. A business committee could fulfill the purpose, writes Paul G Thomas.
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New laws this session
More than two years into this session of Parliament, 51 Government bills have become law.
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Government bills in the Senate now
A look at government legislation currently in the Upper Chamber — and what these bills mean for you.
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Impaired driving legislation clears Senate with key changes
Life-saving legislation returns to House of Commons for consideration.
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Senate debates budget implementation bill
Bill referred to committee for review on June 12.
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New Senator for Newfoundland and Labrador welcomed to Red Chamber
Senator Mohamed-Iqbal Ravalia is one of 34 independent Senators appointed under a new process.
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Senate approves plan for final debate of cannabis legalization bill
The Senate agreed to structure debate on the Cannabis Act by theme in the days leading up to the final vote on June 7.
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Bill to legalize cannabis in Canada moves forward in Senate
Senate leveraged the expertise of five committees for indepth review of the bill.
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Senate gives final approval to new transportation bill
Senate amendments in new transportation bill will help farmers, says Senator Grant Mitchell.
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Provinces and territories preparing for cannabis legalization
New Brunswick’s Minister of Health says delaying cannabis legalization would have a ‘negative financial impact’ on the province.
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‘Groundbreaking’ bill to expunge unjust convictions against LGBTQ2 Canadians moves forward in Senate
'We have been more than patient. It is time for change and innovation.'
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Senate modernization by the numbers
A snapshot of the Senate as it becomes a more independent, accountable and transparent institution.