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Senate committee to study electoral reform bill
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Bill C-55 helps protect our oceans: Senator Harder
Senate Renewal
Some ideas for a renewed Senate
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New law helps prevent workplace harassment and violence
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Bill C-59 in the Senate: Enhancing national security and protecting our rights
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Asia-Pacific free trade agreement receives Royal Assent
Senate Renewal
The Government Representative’s role in the evolving Senate
Senate Renewal
Legislative Deputy role replaces that of Deputy Leader
Senate Renewal
Government Liaison replaces role of whip
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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.
Senate Renewal
Why the Senate needs external oversight over expenses
Allowing a few outside individuals into the Senate’s governance structure will go a long way towards addressing the institution’s credibility deficit, writes Senator Peter Harder.
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Senate to hear from top officials during special hearing on electoral reform legislation
Committee of the Whole set for November 6.
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Bill C-69 will allow for responsible future growth: Senator Harder
'The days are gone – if they ever existed – when we could exploit our resources with impunity,' said the Government Representative in the Senate.
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New laws this session
So far this session of Parliament, 53 Government bills have become law.
New Laws
Bill C-65: Preventing workplace harassment and violence
This new law strengthens the existing framework for the prevention of harassment and violence in federally regulated and parliamentary workplaces.
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Committees begin review of key Government bills
Bills receive focused study and benefit from the testimony of expert witnesses at committee.
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5 new independent Senators sworn in
Two new independent Senators from Alberta, two from Ontario and one from PEI joined the Red Chamber.
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Usher of the Black Rod re-appointed
The Government Representative in the Senate announces the re-appointment of John Gregory Peters, M.V.O., to the position.
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2 new independent Senators sworn in
So far, 40 independent Senators have been named under a new arm’s length appointment process.