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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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Setting the record straight on legislation to strengthen project reviews
Bill C-69 is currently at second reading in the Senate.
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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.
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The Senate can advance the UN 2030 Agenda
The Senate of Canada has the ability and the duty to commit to the 2030 Agenda and to move it forward in Canada, writes Senator Diane Bellemare.
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Bill C-62 restores a previous public service labour relations regime
The bill, sponsored by Senator Diane Bellemare, is at second reading in the Senate.
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Bill C-69 strengthens resource project reviews: Senator Mitchell
The bill, which aims to improve Canada’s environmental assessment processes, is at second reading in the Senate.
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New Senator for Quebec welcomed to Red Chamber
Senator Julie Miville-Dechêne is the 38th independent Senator appointed under a new process.
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Senate to debate environmental bills as sitting resumes
A dozen bills, including several with environmental goals, are set to be debated in the Senate.