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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Government bills in the Senate now
New Laws
Bill C-21: Securing Canada’s borders with a coordinated entry/exit system
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Setting the record straight on legislation to strengthen project reviews
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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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New laws this session
So far this session of Parliament, 63 Government bills have become law.
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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.
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Canada Post back-to-work legislation clears Senate
Bill C-89 received Royal Assent on Monday evening.
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Canada Post back-to-work legislation advances in Senate
Debate on Bill C-89 to continue on Monday.
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Senate plans weekend sitting to deal with urgent legislation
Senate to sit at 11 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday.
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New law to restore public service labour relations regime
Bill C-62 was adopted in the Senate and has received Royal Assent.
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Outside expertise should be part of Senate’s effort to build confidence on spending: Sen. Harder
The Government Representative in the Senate Peter Harder spoke in Vancouver about Senate renewal.