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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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Legislation to modernize Canada’s regulatory systems advances in Senate
Bill S-6 to be studied by several committees.
COVID-19
More COVID-19 rapid tests coming under new law
Bill C-10 received Royal Assent on Friday.
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New law supports Canadian seniors
Bill C-12 received Royal Assent on Thursday after being adopted in the Senate.
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3 key Government bills become law
Bills C-2, C-3 and C-6 received Royal Assent on Friday.
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New law bans conversion therapy
Bill C-4 criminalizes the practice and commercialization of conversion therapy.
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Ministers return to Senate Question Period
Federal ministers appeared regularly at Senate Question Period during the 42nd Parliament.
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Government bill to reflect more independent Senate adopted
Bill S-2 proposes to update the Parliament of Canada Act.
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Government bill to address judicial misconduct advances in Senate
Bill S-3 proposes to amend the Judges Act.
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Hybrid sittings continue in Senate
Senators will be able to participate in Senate proceedings in person and virtually.
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8 new independent senators sworn in
The appointments fill vacancies in New Brunswick, Quebec, Ontario, Saskatchewan and Alberta.