Liberal to independent: Jane Cordy looks back on 24 years in the Senate
‘I think it’ll take a little while to actually slow down,’ says the recently retired senator.
Review of solitary confinement law a year late as report finds prisoners’ rights still violated
The 2019 law creating Structured Intervention Units said a review must begin in June 2023, but efforts by Senators and advocates to get government accountability has resulted in ‘non-answers,’ says Senator Salma Ataullahjan.
Ratna Omidvar on immigration, and eight years of legislating in the Senate
Reflecting on the federal government’s recently reduced immigration-levels plan, Omidvar says she’s ‘particularly concerned about the drop in refugee numbers.’
Lawsuit alleging anti-Black racism in public service at court for class-action certification hearings
The multibillion-dollar lawsuit alleges systemic anti-Black discrimination in the federal public service resulted in lost wages and pensions for Black government staff.
Cost estimate for construction of new Hill tunnel network jumps to $200M
When the tunnel network plan was first approved by parliamentarians in 2022, construction costs were estimated to total closer to $180-million.
‘Canada lost a giant’ with Sinclair’s death, says Trudeau
Former Senator Murray Sinclair is being “remembered for an extraordinary life filled with achievements,” including for his dedication to Canada, says Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Sinclair died on Nov. 4 at the age of 73. Speaking to reporters, Trudeau described Sinclair’s “commitment to the ideals of this country” as “absolutely extraordinary.” With his passing “Canada […]
Centre Block reno update: project spending to date nears $1-billion
Plus, Senators recently threw a wrench in efforts to revamp the approach to the future renovation of the Confederation Building, which houses MP offices.
Inuktut becomes first Indigenous language spoken in Canada available on Google Translate
ITK President Natan Obed says the inclusion of Inuktut on the translation platform can empower Inuit to ‘interact more fully in the digital world.’
Senate study of supply management bill imperils Bloc deadline
Senators say a substantial committee study will be required to review Bill C-282, and their work won’t be affected by the Bloc’s Oct. 29 deadline.
‘The gamesmanship leaves me feeling cold’: Frances Lankin reflects on eight years in the Senate
A founding member of NSICOP, Senator Lankin says its reports on foreign interference should be mandatory reading for parliamentarians, who need to step up and move beyond partisan ploys.
