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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 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.
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Committees begin review of key Government bills
Bills receive focused study and benefit from the testimony of expert witnesses at committee.
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5 new independent Senators sworn in
Two new independent Senators from Alberta, two from Ontario and one from PEI joined the Red Chamber.
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Setting the record straight on legislation to strengthen project reviews
Bill C-69 is currently at second reading in the Senate.
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Usher of the Black Rod re-appointed
The Government Representative in the Senate announces the re-appointment of John Gregory Peters, M.V.O., to the position.
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2 new independent Senators sworn in
So far, 40 independent Senators have been named under a new arm’s length appointment process.