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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 gets headstart on medical assistance in dying bill
Standing Senate Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs to examine subject matter of Bill C-7.
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Statement on the senseless attacks in Quebec City
Senator Marc Gold delivered a statement in the Senate following the October 31 attack that killed two and injured five.
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Senate approves hybrid sitting model
Senators who are unable to travel to Ottawa will be able to participate in Senate sittings virtually as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.
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Senate adopts COVID-19 aid bill
Senator Marc Gold, the Government Representative in the Senate, thanked Senator Tony Dean for sponsoring Bill C-4 in the Senate.
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A physically distanced Speech from the Throne
Governor General Julie Payette delivered the speech to a smaller-than-usual audience on September 23.
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New laws in the first session of the 43rd Parliament
List of Government bills that became law in the first session of the 43rd Parliament.
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Senate approves new measures in response to COVID-19
The Senate was recalled July 27 amid the ongoing pandemic.
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Senate approves two key funding bills
Bill C-18 and Bill C-19, both funding bills for the federal public administration, received Royal Assent on Friday.
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Senate holds emergency debate on racism
More than 20 Senators joined the debate.
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Senate adopts aid bill for dairy sector
The Senate also approved the nomination of Karen Hogan as the next Auditor General of Canada.