On behalf of the Progressive Senate Group, congratulations to Richard Martel (QC), Dr. Rodney Ouellette (NB), Thomas Pitfield (QC), and Geeta Tucker (MB). Welcome to the Senate! We look forward to working with you. #SenCA #cdnpoli
Prime Minister Carney modernises Senate appointment process to respond to Canada’s emerging challenges
To that end, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, today announced modifications to the Senate appointment process.
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Yesterday in #SenCA, Senator Amina Gerba delivered a statement about racism, highlighting recent revelations concerning a team within the Montreal police service. Read/watch what she said here: theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat... @amy61.bsky.social
Yesterday, senators paid tribute to the Honourable Bev Busson, C.M., C.O.M., O.B.C., who will retire from #SenCA this summer. Senator Marty Klyne spoke on behalf of the Progressive Senate Group. Read/watch his tribute here: theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat...
This week in #SenCA, Senator Katherine Hay paid tribute to "a trailblazer, a relentless advocate for youth and mental health and one of the finest human beings I have known: Eric Windeler, founder and former CEO of Jack.org." Read/watch her statement here: theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat...
Senator Julie Miville-Dechêne recently spoke in #SenCA at second reading of Bill C-16, Protecting Victims Act. Read/watch her speech here: theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat... @jmivilledechene.bsky.social
Senator Danièle Henkel, honorary captain of the Canadian Coast Guard and honorary lieutenant-colonel of the Régiment de Maisonneuve, recently spoke in #SenCA at third reading of Bill C-11, Military Justice System Modernization Act. Read/watch her speech here: theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat...
Senator Kristopher Wells, co-chair of the Canadian Pride Caucus, recently delivered a statement in #SenCA to highlight the start of Pride season, which is both a celebration and also a call to action. Read/watch what he said here: theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat... @drkristopherwells.bsky.social
Last week, senators paid tribute to the Honourable Mohammad Al Zaibak, who will be retiring from #SenCA this summer. Senator Danièle Henkel spoke on behalf of the Progressive Senate Group. Read/watch her tribute here: theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat... @senatoralzaibak.bsky.social
June is National Indigenous History Month, an opportunity to learn, to reflect and to recommit to reconciliation. Last week, Senator Michèle Audette delivered a statement in #SenCA to highlight this occasion. Read/watch what she said here: theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat... #NIHM2026
Senators recently paid tribute to the Honourable Marilou McPhedran, who will retire from #SenCA this summer. Senator Andrew Cardozo spoke on behalf of the Progressive Senate Group. Read/watch his tribute here: theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat... @senmarilou.bsky.social
In case you missed it, last week #SenCA adopted Bill S-215, which would designate November as National Immigration Month. The bill is now before the House of Commons. Read/watch the third reading speech by the sponsor, Senator Amina Gerba, here: theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat... @amy61.bsky.social
During Question Period in #SenCA this week, Senator Julie Miville-Dechêne asked about forced labour. Read/watch that exchange here: theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat... @jmivilledechene.bsky.social
During Question Period in #SenCA this week, Senator Marty Klyne asked about air passenger rights. Read/watch that exchange here: theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat...
This week in #SenCA, Senator Duncan Wilson highlighted the work of a Vancouver non-profit organization, QMUNITY. Read/watch his statement here: theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat...
Press briefing in the Senate of Canada following the passage of Bill S-215, which aims to officially designate the month of November as "National Immigration Month" in Canada. www.cpac.ca/headline-pol...
Senator Amina Gerba Speaks With Reporters – June 11, 2026
Senator Amina Gerba speaks with reporters on Parliament Hill after the adoption of Bill S-215, her legislation to designate November as National Immigration Month in Canada. (no interpretation)
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Hon. Amina Gerba, MBA, C.Q.@amy61.bsky.social · 2mo agoPoint de presse au Sénat du Canada à la suite de l’adoption du projet de loi S-215, qui vise à désigner officiellement le mois de novembre comme le « Mois national de l’immigration » au Canada. www.cpac.ca/a-la-une/l-e...
This week, senators paid tribute to the Honourable Donna Dasko, who will be retiring from #SenCA this summer. Senator Andrew Cardozo spoke on behalf of the Progressive Senate Group. Read/watch his tribute here: theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat... @donnadasko.bsky.social
Last week in #SenCA, Senator Michèle Audette spoke at third reading of Bill C-9, the Combatting Hate Act. Read/watch her speech here: theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat...
Last week in #SenCA, Senator Wanda Thomas Bernard moved an amendment at third reading of Bill C-9, the Combatting Hate Act, which adds the noose to the list of hate symbols because it represents anti-Black violence. Read/watch her speech here: theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat...
Last week in #SenCA, Senator Kristopher Wells, sponsor in the Senate, spoke at third reading of Bill C-9, the Combatting Hate Act. Read/watch his speech here: theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat... @drkristopherwells.bsky.social
During Question Period in #SenCA yesterday, Senator Wanda Thomas Bernard asked about the lack of Black representation within the Ministerial Advisory Council on Rights, Equality and Inclusion. Read/watch that exchange here: theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat...
Yesterday in #SenCA, Senator Marty Klyne spoke about D-Day and the Battle of Normandy, the 82nd anniversary of which will be marked tomorrow. Read/watch his statement here: theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat...
Yesterday in #SenCA, Senator Wanda Thomas Bernard rose to recognize the 100-year anniversary of the Canadian Association of Social Workers, with members of the organization, including the President, present in the Senate gallery. Read/watch her statement: theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat...
This week, #SenCA adopted a motion to recognize World Africa Day each year on May 25. Senator Amina Gerba, who proposed the motion, spoke about the significance of this "simple but profound gesture". Read/watch her speech here: theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat... @amy61.bsky.social
Yesterday in #SenCA, Senator Duncan Wilson, sponsor, spoke at third reading of Bill S-4, An Act to amend the Energy Efficiency Act, as amended. The bill has now been sent to the House of Commons for consideration. Read/watch Senator Duncan's speech here: theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat...
During Question Period in #SenCA yesterday, Senator Marty Klyne asked questions about international students. Read/watch the exchange here: theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat...
Yesterday in #SenCA, Senator Karen Sorensen (@absenkaren.bsky.social) welcomed Ron Hallman to the Senate gallery and delivered a statement to congratulate him on his retirement from Parks Canada. Read/watch her statement here: theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat...
In case you missed it, last week in #SenCA, Senator Marty Klyne delivered a tribute to the late Vaughn Solomon Schofield, S.O.M., C.D., S.V.M.. Read/watch his statement here: theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat... #cdnpoli
In case you missed it, last week in #SenCA, Senator Andrew Cardozo delivered a statement about the future of Canadian news media. Read/watch his statement here: theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat... #cdnpoli
This week in #SenCA, Senator Danièle Henkel participated in debate on an inquiry about the vital role of immigrants. Read/watch her speech here: theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat...
Earlier this week, #SenCA adopted Bill S-235, An Act respecting the National Strategy to Combat Human Trafficking, at second reading. Senator @jmivilledechene.bsky.social spoke during the debate as a friendly critic. Read/watch her speech here: theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat...
