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National Council for Reconciliation to be established
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Government bills before the Senate
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New laws this session
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5 Government bills become law
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Senator Lankin steps down as Government Liaison
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New independent senator for Quebec
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4 new independent senators sworn in
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S-5: Senate strengthens environmental protection laws
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Senate Renewal
Policy Options: Senate rules must be updated
With more than 80 per cent of sitting senators not linked to a political party in the Commons, changes must be made to reflect that it’s a more independent institution, writes Senator Marc Gold in Policy Options.
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Senate Renewal
Senate rules must be updated to reflect changing institution
More than 80 per cent of sitting senators are not linked to a political party in the House of Commons.
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Senator Lankin joins Government team in the Senate
The Government Liaison is responsible for outreach on Government business in the Senate.
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3 Government bills become law
The Senate also sent 2 more Government bills to the House of Commons for consideration.
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Bail reform bill becomes law
Senate changes to Bill C-48 were endorsed by the House of Commons.
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New independent Nova Scotia senator sworn in
So far, 75 senators have been appointed under the new process.
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Innu gathering tent on Parliament Hill
Senator Audette hosted event with the Indigenous Leadership Initiative.
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New law empowers victims of crime
The House of Commons built on key Senate changes to improve Bill S-12.
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Senator Gold’s statement on massacres in Israel
Senator Marc Gold delivered the following statement in the Senate chamber on October 17, 2023.
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2 new independent senators sworn in
So far, 70 senators have been appointed under the new process.