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Senate to hold emergency debate on racism; Conservatives block attempts to table Black caucus statement in Red Chamber

Opposition Senators wanted more time to read through the document before approving, says Deputy Leader Yonah Martin. ‘This is not a vote,’ retorts ISG Sen. Mégie.

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BY PETER MAZEREEUW
June 18, 2020

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Plus: Former NDP MP Matthew Green lands a new job, Pamela Anderson and Michael Cera spotted in Ottawa, ex-NDP leader Tom Mulcair will chat about party unity in Montreal, and four former Israeli politicians including Ehud Olmert will take part in the Munk Debate next month.

Senate to hold emergency debate on racism; Conservatives block attempts to table Black caucus statement in Red Chamber

Opposition Senators wanted more time to read through the document before approving, says Deputy Leader Yonah Martin. ‘This is not a vote,’ retorts ISG Sen. Mégie.

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