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Unfair convictions against LGBTQ2 Canadians to be cleared thanks to new law
Senator René Cormier, who sponsored the bill in the Senate, said that the long-standing discrimination against LGBTQ2 Canadians has touched him personally.
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Bill to legalize cannabis in Canada moves forward in Senate
Senate leveraged the expertise of five committees for indepth review of the bill.
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Senate gives final approval to new transportation bill
Senate amendments in new transportation bill will help farmers, says Senator Grant Mitchell.
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Provinces and territories preparing for cannabis legalization
New Brunswick’s Minister of Health says delaying cannabis legalization would have a ‘negative financial impact’ on the province.
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‘Groundbreaking’ bill to expunge unjust convictions against LGBTQ2 Canadians moves forward in Senate
'We have been more than patient. It is time for change and innovation.'
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Senate’s temporary home nearing completion
Senators toured the former train station that will be home to the temporary Senate chamber.
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Senate modernization by the numbers
A snapshot of the Senate as it becomes a more independent, accountable and transparent institution.
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Senate observes minute of silence following tragedy in Toronto
Following a minute of silence in the Red Chamber, Senators paid tribute to those killed and injured in Toronto.
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Senator Mitchell tours University of Alberta centre for machine intelligence
It’s incredible to see the level of sophistication and intellectual leadership at the Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute, says Senator Grant Mitchell.
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Senators pay tribute to Humboldt Broncos
Senator Peter Harder rose in the Red Chamber to speak about the Humboldt tragedy.