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Senator Harder releases principles of decision-making for an independent Senate
New Laws
Bill C-25: corporate transparency and diversity on corporate boards
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Senate observes minute of silence following tragedy in Toronto
Senate Renewal
On cannabis bill, Senate must defer to Canadians’ democratic will
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Senator Mitchell tours University of Alberta centre for machine intelligence
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Senate debates legislation to expunge unjust convictions against LGBTQ2 Canadians
Senate Renewal
VIDEO | The creation of the GRO in the Senate
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Bill to clarify sexual assault laws under review in Senate
New Laws
Bill S-2: Vehicle dealers protected thanks to Senate work on recall bill
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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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New laws this session
More than two years into this session of Parliament, 41 Government bills have become law and one awaits Royal Assent.
New Laws
Bill C-70: More self-determination for two northern Quebec First Nations
The new law modernizes the governance models for the Cree Nation of Eeyou Istchee and the Naskapi Nation of Kawawachikamach.
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Cannabis Act moves to next legislative stage
Senate committees have already started reviewing the Cannabis Act after an earlier agreement to leverage the expertise of five Senate committees.
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Senate comes closer to gender parity as two women sworn in as Senators
Women now make up more than 46 per cent of Senators.
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Sober second thought in action
The Senate has improved several key government bills this session, including legislation on medical assisted dying, legislation that removes barriers to citizenship and legislation that helps tackle the opioid crisis.
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How far should the Senate go as a complementary chamber?
“For an unelected Senate, legitimacy lies in the very sage use of great power," says Senator Peter Harder.
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Police back new impaired-driving laws at Senate committee
Bill C-46 would authorize mandatory roadside screenings and enact new criminal offences for driving with specified blood-drug concentrations.
Senate Renewal
Senate debates creating new oversight committee
Senator Peter Harder has argued in favour of an oversight body with a majority of external members and a minority of Senators.
Senate Renewal
The ‘new’ Senate can work constructively
The concept of a business committee to allow for negotiations over the timetables for individual bills is worth trying on an experimental basis, writes Paul G Thomas.