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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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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.
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Senate adopts emergency aid bill for students
The Senate was recalled on May 1 amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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3 Senate committees to study COVID-19 pandemic
COVID-19 pandemic on the agenda for three Senate committees.
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Senate adopts second bill in response to COVID-19
The Senate was recalled on April 11 amid the ongoing public health crisis.
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Senate adopts legislation in response to COVID-19
The Senate was recalled amid a public health crisis.