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Senators criticized for meeting right-wing Israeli politician, inviting him to CanadaAmir Ohana, the speaker of the Israeli parliament, has caused controversy for comments and policies that discriminate against Palestinians and other Muslims.PoliticsMar 3
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Ministers decline request to testify on why Canada won’t allow Afghan aid workThree Liberal ministers have declined invitations to testify as the upper chamber probes why Canada still won't allow humanitarian workers to help in Afghanistan.CanadaDec 3, 2022
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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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Trudeau appoints former top civil servant, medical association president as senatorsPrime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the picks today after the two were recommended to him by the independent advisory board for appointments to the upper chamber.PoliticsSep 26, 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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Senate passes government budget, net-zero carbon bills before breaking for summerTwo other priority bills were not passed, including changes to the Broadcasting Act to apply Canadian content rules to streaming giants and a ban on conversion therapy.PoliticsJun 29, 2021
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Senate committee calls for more human rights for incarcerated peopleThe Standing Senate Committee On Human Rights released a list of 71 recommendations to better protect and uphold human rights for incarcerated people across Canada.CanadaJun 28, 2021
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Canadian senators pass amended assisted dying bill after days of debateA revised version of Bill C-7 has been passed by the Senate by a vote of 66-19, with three abstentions.CanadaFeb 17, 2021
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MPs must decide whether to accept or reject Senate amendments to assisted dying billFor now, Justice Minister David Lametti's office won't say if the Trudeau government is willing to accept any of the amendments.CanadaFeb 14, 2021
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Senators demand race-based data be part of assisted dying programThey approved Thursday an amendment to Bill C-7 requiring the government to collect such data.CanadaFeb 11, 2021
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