Senate Of Canada
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Mi’kmaq lawyers from Nova Scotia, Newfoundland appointed to Senate seatsDan Christmas, who retired earlier this year, became Canada's first Mi'kmaw senator when he was appointed to the upper chamber in 2016.PoliticsJul 6, 2023
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More competition needed in Canada to fight inflation long-term, Senate report findsA Senate committee found that Canada's future bouts of inflation could be more limited if there were greater competition in some highly concentrated sectors.MoneyFeb 16, 2023
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B.C. Indigenous scholar Margo Greenwood appointed as senatorMargo Greenwood is an Officer of the Order of Canada, is the recipient of many distinctions, and is a published author on health, education, social work, and Indigenous studies.PoliticsNov 11, 2022
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Forced, coerced sterilization should be criminal offence in Canada: Senate reportThe committee on human rights has been looking into the issue and is holding a press conference at 11 a.m. to talk about its new report.CanadaJul 14, 2022
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Parliament adopts Conservative motion to amend CP Rail tax exemption in Saskatchewan ActSaskatchewan senators say they are pleased that Ottawa adopted an amendment to the Saskatchewan Act on Thursday, ending 'a century-old tax exemption for the CPR.'CanadaApr 12, 2022
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Senators extending break by one week, to resume work on Feb. 8Under Senate rules, the Speaker can extend an adjournment if the public interest does not require the upper house to meet as originally scheduled.PoliticsJan 12, 2022
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COVID-19 vaccines now mandatory for Senate staff, visitorsAnyone wanting access to workplaces in Canada's Senate will need to be fully immunized against COVID-19.HealthNov 1, 2021
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Michele Audette, former MMIWG inquiry head, among 5 new senatorsPrime Minister Justin Trudeau's office says all will sit as independents in the upper chamber and that their perspectives will help shape Canada's future.CanadaJul 29, 2021
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Banff Mayor Karen Sorensen resigns to become independent senatorKaren Sorensen announced on Thursday she would no longer be serving as mayor of Banff or as a member of the Banff Town Council.CanadaJul 29, 2021
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Constitutional challenges to assisted dying bill inevitable: Government Senate repBut while parliamentarians must be guided by court rulings, Sen. Marc Gold argued Tuesday they also have a duty to try to balance competing rights and interests.CanadaDec 15, 2020
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