George Furey

• Senators criticized for meeting right-wing Israeli politician, inviting him to Canada

  Amir Ohana, the speaker of the Israeli parliament, has caused controversy for comments and policies that discriminate against Palestinians and other Muslims.

  Politics

  Mar 3
  
• N.L. Liberals show support as physician enters race to become 14th premier

  Almost every member of Ball's cabinet, along with a handful of backbenchers and federal MPs, stood behind Andrew Furey on Tuesday as the orthopedic surgeon and charity CEO signed nomination papers for his Liberal leadership bid.

  Canada

  Mar 5, 2020
  
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• Senate narrowly defeats motion to separate Trudeau government’s budget bill

  The Senate won't be splitting the Trudeau government's budget bill to hive off the portion dealing with creation of a new infrastructure bank.

  Canada

  Jun 19, 2017
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• Senate holding up Liberal budget bill is the Senate Justin Trudeau envisioned, he says

  Delays with the budget bill and, in the prime minister's view, ill-informed attempts at altering it are just part of a “learning process,” he said.

  Politics

  Jun 18, 2017
• Mike Duffy trial resumes with testimony from new Senate Speaker George Furey

  The new Speaker of the Senate says senators were actively discouraged from signing blank expense forms because it could lead to spending abuses.

  Politics

  Dec 7, 2015
• George Furey named new Speaker of the Senate

  Newfoundland and Labrador Senator George Furey has been named Speaker of the Senate.

  Politics

  Dec 3, 2015