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Bill to replace segregation in prisons will improve the lives of federal inmates
New Laws
Bill C-57: Senate improves Canada’s federal sustainability laws
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New law to regulate wrecks improved with Senate amendment to protect ocean graves
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Setting the record straight on legislation to strengthen project reviews
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Red Chamber has full house as 4 new independent Senators sworn in
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Consumer protection provisions in budget bill is ‘federalism as its finest’: Sen. Pratte
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.
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Government Representative in the Senate proposes schedule for votes on 11 bills
Senator Peter Harder gave notice of his programming motion in the Senate on Tuesday.
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Independent Senate gives smaller provinces bigger voice
Senator Peter Harder talks Senate renewal in Newfoundland and Labrador.
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New laws this session
So far this session of Parliament, 65 Government bills have become law.
New Laws
Bill C-21: Securing Canada’s borders with a coordinated entry/exit system
Bill C-21 enables the collection of basic biographic information about people leaving Canada, while respecting individual privacy rights.
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UNDRIP legislation ‘a framework for reconciliation’: Sen. Harder
Legislation in support of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples was introduced by NDP MP Romeo Saganash.
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Increasingly independent Senate ends year with full house
Committees being asked to meet during extended break period to deal with important legislation.
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Senator Peter Harder’s holiday speech
The Government Representative in the Senate thanked Senators for their hard work and cooperation in a holiday speech in the Red Chamber on Dec. 12, 2018.
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Election laws set to be modernized before the next federal election
Bill C-76 passes the Senate with a technical amendment.
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Senate adopts legislation to curb illicit arms trade
Bill C-47 allows Canada to join an international arms treaty.