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8 Government bills become law
Governor General Mary Simon granted Royal Assent to 8 Government bills on Thursday.
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New laws this session
So far, 59 Government bills have become law during the 44th Parliament.
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Government bills before the Senate
A Government bill to establish a framework towards a national universal pharmacare in Canada advanced to committee on June 18.
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Senator Lankin steps down as Government Liaison
Senate modernization was a key priority during her secondment in the GRO.
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National Council for Reconciliation to be established
Senate changes to Bill C-29 were endorsed by the House of Commons.
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5 Government bills become law
One new law includes Senate amendments.
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Bill to protect elephants and great apes advances
Senator Marty Klyne is sponsoring Bill S-15 in the Senate.
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New independent senator for Quebec
So far, 81 independent senators have been appointed under the new process.
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5 new independent senators
So far, 80 independent senators have been appointed under the new process.
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Senator Lankin joins Government team in the Senate
The Government Liaison is responsible for outreach on Government business in the Senate.