Senators

- Don Oliver grew up in the only Black family in Wolfville, N.S., and lived through racism. His grandparents fled slavery in the United States, and Oliver once told The Hill Times that he was raised to 'work hard, be humble, love the Lord, and do all you can to help other people.' He gave it his best shot.
- Don Oliver grew up in the only Black family in Wolfville, N.S., and lived through racism. His grandparents fled slavery in the United States, and Oliver once told The Hill Times that he was raised to 'work hard, be humble, love the Lord, and do all you can to help other people.' He gave it his best shot.
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- Independent Senator Toni Varone says the new entity is a ‘brilliant’ first step and can be a ‘traffic cop’ between the key bodies focused
- Independent Senator Toni Varone says the new entity is a ‘brilliant’ first step and can be a ‘traffic cop’ between the key bodies focused
- Independent Senator Toni Varone says the new entity is a ‘brilliant’ first step and can be a ‘traffic cop’ between the key bodies focused
- Senator Chantal Petitclerc, a former Paralympian, says it’s important the system doesn’t ‘sacrifice’ the drive of high-performance athletes as the government looks to improve
- Senator Chantal Petitclerc, a former Paralympian, says it’s important the system doesn’t ‘sacrifice’ the drive of high-performance athletes as the government looks to improve
- Senator Chantal Petitclerc, a former Paralympian, says it’s important the system doesn’t ‘sacrifice’ the drive of high-performance athletes as the government looks to improve
- A new report and bill from the Senate provide an opening to create a national soil strategy that protects our agricultural future while enabling
- A new report and bill from the Senate provide an opening to create a national soil strategy that protects our agricultural future while enabling
- A new report and bill from the Senate provide an opening to create a national soil strategy that protects our agricultural future while enabling
- PSG Senator Julie Miville-Dechêne says competition is essential for a free and diverse press, but that it is eroding and commentary is now taking
- PSG Senator Julie Miville-Dechêne says competition is essential for a free and diverse press, but that it is eroding and commentary is now taking
- PSG Senator Julie Miville-Dechêne says competition is essential for a free and diverse press, but that it is eroding and commentary is now taking
- While Mark Carney’s presence is a ‘powerful symbol,’ work is still needed to address rising hate facing 2SLGBTQIA+ people in Canada, says one advocacy
- While Mark Carney’s presence is a ‘powerful symbol,’ work is still needed to address rising hate facing 2SLGBTQIA+ people in Canada, says one advocacy
- While Mark Carney’s presence is a ‘powerful symbol,’ work is still needed to address rising hate facing 2SLGBTQIA+ people in Canada, says one advocacy
- Ontario Senator Peter Harder’s Bill S-218 follows a motion last Parliament that sought to foster reflection on use of the Charter of Rights and
- Ontario Senator Peter Harder’s Bill S-218 follows a motion last Parliament that sought to foster reflection on use of the Charter of Rights and
- Ontario Senator Peter Harder’s Bill S-218 follows a motion last Parliament that sought to foster reflection on use of the Charter of Rights and
- A review of the Municipality of Jasper’s 2024 wildfire response is causing tension between the provincial and local governments. Alberta Senator Paula Simons says
- A review of the Municipality of Jasper’s 2024 wildfire response is causing tension between the provincial and local governments. Alberta Senator Paula Simons says
- A review of the Municipality of Jasper’s 2024 wildfire response is causing tension between the provincial and local governments. Alberta Senator Paula Simons says
- The first annual report from the new Senate Ethics Officer says the office is struggling with ‘strained’ resources and unable to keep up with

- The first annual report from the new Senate Ethics Officer says the office is struggling with ‘strained’ resources and unable to keep up with
- The first annual report from the new Senate Ethics Officer says the office is struggling with ‘strained’ resources and unable to keep up with

- The role of the Senate is to look beyond the headlines, to resist reactive politics, and to legislate for a Canada that thrives across
- The role of the Senate is to look beyond the headlines, to resist reactive politics, and to legislate for a Canada that thrives across
- The role of the Senate is to look beyond the headlines, to resist reactive politics, and to legislate for a Canada that thrives across
- As Mark Carney struggled at the griddle, Pierre Poilievre was busy pitching himself as an Albertan returned ‘home’ at the festival where Alberta Senator
- As Mark Carney struggled at the griddle, Pierre Poilievre was busy pitching himself as an Albertan returned ‘home’ at the festival where Alberta Senator
- As Mark Carney struggled at the griddle, Pierre Poilievre was busy pitching himself as an Albertan returned ‘home’ at the festival where Alberta Senator
- All but four parliamentary committees have chosen their chairs. Of the 26 House committees, Liberal MPs are chairing 21 and Conservatives are heading four.

- All but four parliamentary committees have chosen their chairs. Of the 26 House committees, Liberal MPs are chairing 21 and Conservatives are heading four.
- All but four parliamentary committees have chosen their chairs. Of the 26 House committees, Liberal MPs are chairing 21 and Conservatives are heading four.

- Having a historic six openly queer Senators 'comfortable' with their identities and 'not shy to say that they're out' is a step forward for
- Having a historic six openly queer Senators 'comfortable' with their identities and 'not shy to say that they're out' is a step forward for
- Having a historic six openly queer Senators 'comfortable' with their identities and 'not shy to say that they're out' is a step forward for
- Appointed as a Senator in November 2016, Gold has been the government’s representative in the Upper Chamber since 2020. He officially retired on June
- Appointed as a Senator in November 2016, Gold has been the government’s representative in the Upper Chamber since 2020. He officially retired on June
- Appointed as a Senator in November 2016, Gold has been the government’s representative in the Upper Chamber since 2020. He officially retired on June
- The Upper Chamber has six openly 2SLGBTQIA+ Senators for the first time ever, but they warn that progress is 'fragile' and that Canadians must
- The Upper Chamber has six openly 2SLGBTQIA+ Senators for the first time ever, but they warn that progress is 'fragile' and that Canadians must
- The Upper Chamber has six openly 2SLGBTQIA+ Senators for the first time ever, but they warn that progress is 'fragile' and that Canadians must
- Conservative Senate Leader Leo Housakos pointed to the recent change in prime minister and a desire to join a party-affiliated national caucus as reasons
- Conservative Senate Leader Leo Housakos pointed to the recent change in prime minister and a desire to join a party-affiliated national caucus as reasons
- Conservative Senate Leader Leo Housakos pointed to the recent change in prime minister and a desire to join a party-affiliated national caucus as reasons
- Barring supply management concessions in trade talks is widely politically popular, but has been subject to vocal criticism in trade circles.
- Barring supply management concessions in trade talks is widely politically popular, but has been subject to vocal criticism in trade circles.
- Barring supply management concessions in trade talks is widely politically popular, but has been subject to vocal criticism in trade circles.
- 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’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’s message to Canadians during the Throne Speech reminds us of who we are as members of a diverse and resilient federation.
