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Joyal, the Senate’s ‘constitutional memory,’ retires with ‘no regrets’

Former Senator Serge Joyal is regarded by some of his peers for his extensive constitutional memory, something he relied on when he took his own government to court not once, but twice.

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February 5, 2020

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Joyal, the Senate’s ‘constitutional memory,’ retires with ‘no regrets’

Former Senator Serge Joyal is regarded by some of his peers for his extensive constitutional memory, something he relied on when he took his own government to court not once, but twice.

Legislation corner: unpacking the bill bringing Britain into the Pacific trade pact

‘Get the f**k off there’: MPs, Senators call on government to abandon X/Twitter following wave of ‘Grok porn’

Conservatives outspent Liberals by $1.2-million during the 2025 election

It’s ‘back to the darkest days of United States imperialism’ says NDP critic Boulerice as MPs celebrate, decry Venezuela attack

From Stronach to Ma: a pocket guide to the House’s floor crossers

Feds ‘on track’ to connect every household to high-speed internet by 2030, as critics point to gaps in rural and Northern Canada

Feds ‘on track’ to connect every household to high-speed internet by 2030, as critics point to gaps in rural and Northern Canada

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Carney government showing a ‘clear reluctance’ to criticize Trump with lack of direct condemnation over Venezuela raid, says past Liberal foreign minister Axworthy

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Joyal, the Senate’s ‘constitutional memory,’ retires with ‘no regrets’

Former Senator Serge Joyal is regarded by some of his peers for his extensive constitutional memory, something he relied on when he took his own government to court not once, but twice.

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