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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.
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Senator Gold outlines key priorities as Parliament is set to resume
Senator Marc Gold to continue serving as Government Representative in the Senate.
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20 new laws this session
During the second session of the 43rd Parliament, 20 Government bills became law.
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Senate adopts historic climate change legislation
Bill C-30 and Bill C-12 received Royal Assent on June 29.
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Senate agrees to extend hybrid sittings
Senate extends sitting until Tuesday, June 29.
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UNDRIP legislation passes into law
Bill C-15 has received Royal Assent.
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Indigenous rights now included in Canada’s citizenship oath
Bill C-8 has received Royal Assent.