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Senator Peter Harder
The first to be stylized as Government Representative in the Senate, Peter Harder championed renewal in the changing institution during his term from April 2016 to January 2020.
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Senator Diane Bellemare
An independent thinker and economist with a passion for social justice served as Legislative Deputy in the Government Representative Office from May 2016 to November 2019.
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Senator Grant Mitchell
As the son of a decorated serviceman, Grant Mitchell knows that a central trait that unifies Canadians is our generosity. He served as Government Liaison in the Government Representative Office from May 2016 to January 2020.
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Regional representation revitalized in more independent Senate
Senator Peter Harder speaks to the Canadian Club of Edmonton.
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Renewed Senate opens doors for Canadians to contribute to sober second thought
Senator Peter Harder visits Calgary to discuss recent reforms in the Senate.
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Senator Harder tours Alberta to talk Senate renewal
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Senator Harder urges colleagues to keep Canadians at centre of reform efforts
Senator Peter Harder speaks about Senate renewal in Grimsby, Ontario.
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Senate successes of past year must be further solidified
Senator Peter Harder speaks to the Canadian Club of Toronto about Senate renewal.