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Keep up with all the latest events, press releases and accomplishments in the Senate of Canada, and the ongoing steps in modernizing the Upper Chamber.
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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.
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Bill C-55 helps protect our oceans: Senator Harder
"The oceans may seem endless, inexhaustible and indestructible, but the opposite is true. The oceans are delicate life systems now in serious decline," said Senator Peter Harder.
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Senate committee to study electoral reform bill
Standing Senate Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs to study Bill C-76.
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Senate to hear from top officials during special hearing on electoral reform legislation
Committee of the Whole set for November 6.
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Legislation to protect Canada’s fisheries debated in Senate
Bill C-68 aims to help preserve, protect and restore Canada’s freshwater and marine fisheries.
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Bill C-69 will allow for responsible future growth: Senator Harder
'The days are gone – if they ever existed – when we could exploit our resources with impunity,' said the Government Representative in the Senate.
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Asia-Pacific free trade agreement receives Royal Assent
The new trading bloc will represent nearly 500 million people.
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New law helps prevent workplace harassment and violence
Several Senate amendments helped improve new law.