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GRO Senator Iris G. Petten is the government liaison with the Government Representative's Office in the Upper Chamber.

Charting our course: four shores, one voice

  • The Atlantic provinces have always understood that unity is not about sameness—it is about shared purpose. We may come from different shores, but our
Opinion | BY GRO SENATOR IRIS PETTEN | December 30, 2025
Conservative Senator Fabian Manning, left, Senator Iris G. Petten, centre, and then-Senator Marc Gold, pose before Petten's swearing-in ceremony in the Senate on May 9, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Charting our course: four shores, one voice

Opinion | BY GRO SENATOR IRIS PETTEN | December 30, 2025
  • The Atlantic provinces have always understood that unity is not about sameness—it is about shared purpose. We may come from different shores, but our

Charting our course: four shores, one voice

Opinion | BY GRO SENATOR IRIS PETTEN | December 30, 2025
  • The Atlantic provinces have always understood that unity is not about sameness—it is about shared purpose. We may come from different shores, but our
Conservative Senator Fabian Manning, left, Senator Iris G. Petten, centre, and then-Senator Marc Gold, pose before Petten's swearing-in ceremony in the Senate on May 9, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Tea, tradition, and the throne

  • King Charles III’s message to Canadians during the Throne Speech reminds us of who we are as members of a diverse and resilient federation.
Opinion | BY GRO SENATOR IRIS PETTEN | June 23, 2025
King Charles III inspects the honour guard at the Senate of Canada building in Ottawa before delivering the Throne Speech on May 27, 2025. The Royal Family’s ties to Newfoundland and Labrador are evident through landmarks in the province and even residents’ accents, writes non-affiliated Senator Iris G. Petten. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Tea, tradition, and the throne

Opinion | BY GRO SENATOR IRIS PETTEN | June 23, 2025
  • King Charles III’s message to Canadians during the Throne Speech reminds us of who we are as members of a diverse and resilient federation.

Tea, tradition, and the throne

Opinion | BY GRO SENATOR IRIS PETTEN | June 23, 2025
  • King Charles III’s message to Canadians during the Throne Speech reminds us of who we are as members of a diverse and resilient federation.
King Charles III inspects the honour guard at the Senate of Canada building in Ottawa before delivering the Throne Speech on May 27, 2025. The Royal Family’s ties to Newfoundland and Labrador are evident through landmarks in the province and even residents’ accents, writes non-affiliated Senator Iris G. Petten. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

From the Rock to the Hill: a year spent promoting and celebrating Newfoundland and Labrador

  • Passing Bill C-49, to help expand offshore wind opportunities in Atlantic Canada, was among Senate bill sponsor Iris Petten's highlights for the year.
Opinion | BY GRO SENATOR IRIS PETTEN | December 31, 2024
Heading into 2025 on a high: Senator Iris Petten says 2024 has been an exciting and productive year to be a Senator for Newfoundland and Labrador. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

From the Rock to the Hill: a year spent promoting and celebrating Newfoundland and Labrador

Opinion | BY GRO SENATOR IRIS PETTEN | December 31, 2024
  • Passing Bill C-49, to help expand offshore wind opportunities in Atlantic Canada, was among Senate bill sponsor Iris Petten's highlights for the year.

From the Rock to the Hill: a year spent promoting and celebrating Newfoundland and Labrador

Opinion | BY GRO SENATOR IRIS PETTEN | December 31, 2024
  • Passing Bill C-49, to help expand offshore wind opportunities in Atlantic Canada, was among Senate bill sponsor Iris Petten's highlights for the year.
Heading into 2025 on a high: Senator Iris Petten says 2024 has been an exciting and productive year to be a Senator for Newfoundland and Labrador. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Amplifying Canadian voices: the role of an independent Senate

  • Without a party line to toe, local voices can tell local stories, and apply the guiding principles of Senators’ home communities.
Opinion | BY GRO SENATOR IRIS PETTEN | July 10, 2024
It is imperative that vacant seats are filled—with the best candidates—to strengthen the Senate’s ability to represent all the provinces and territories, writes Sen. Iris Petten. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Amplifying Canadian voices: the role of an independent Senate

Opinion | BY GRO SENATOR IRIS PETTEN | July 10, 2024
  • Without a party line to toe, local voices can tell local stories, and apply the guiding principles of Senators’ home communities.

Amplifying Canadian voices: the role of an independent Senate

Opinion | BY GRO SENATOR IRIS PETTEN | July 10, 2024
  • Without a party line to toe, local voices can tell local stories, and apply the guiding principles of Senators’ home communities.
It is imperative that vacant seats are filled—with the best candidates—to strengthen the Senate’s ability to represent all the provinces and territories, writes Sen. Iris Petten. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
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