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- If passed as is, Bill C-12 will impede the right of people fleeing persecution and torture to access asylum in Canada, undermining our government’s obligations under international law and risking our status as a global leader in the field of refugee protection.
- If passed as is, Bill C-12 will impede the right of people fleeing persecution and torture to access asylum in Canada, undermining our government’s obligations under international law and risking our status as a global leader in the field of refugee protection.
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- It’s an open question as to whether the prime minister will treat the Senate as a strategic asset or leave the institution under-utilized in
- It’s an open question as to whether the prime minister will treat the Senate as a strategic asset or leave the institution under-utilized in
- It’s an open question as to whether the prime minister will treat the Senate as a strategic asset or leave the institution under-utilized in
- Senators now have a series of government bills to study after a slow trickle of legislation left the House last fall, but leaders say
- Senators now have a series of government bills to study after a slow trickle of legislation left the House last fall, but leaders say
- Senators now have a series of government bills to study after a slow trickle of legislation left the House last fall, but leaders say
- The test for the CAQ will be its ability to hang onto political relevance without the leadership of its founder, Quebec Premier François Legault,
- The test for the CAQ will be its ability to hang onto political relevance without the leadership of its founder, Quebec Premier François Legault,
- The test for the CAQ will be its ability to hang onto political relevance without the leadership of its founder, Quebec Premier François Legault,
- The threat of Chinese foreign interference is exaggerated and used as a scare tactic to resist better relations with Beijing.
- The threat of Chinese foreign interference is exaggerated and used as a scare tactic to resist better relations with Beijing.
- The threat of Chinese foreign interference is exaggerated and used as a scare tactic to resist better relations with Beijing.
- The question is no longer whether deeper engagement with Africa makes sense. Parliament has answered that. The question now is whether Canada is prepared
- The question is no longer whether deeper engagement with Africa makes sense. Parliament has answered that. The question now is whether Canada is prepared
- The question is no longer whether deeper engagement with Africa makes sense. Parliament has answered that. The question now is whether Canada is prepared
- The multibillion-dollar lawsuit alleges systemic anti-Black discrimination in the federal public service resulted in lost wages and pensions for Black government staff.
- The multibillion-dollar lawsuit alleges systemic anti-Black discrimination in the federal public service resulted in lost wages and pensions for Black government staff.
- The multibillion-dollar lawsuit alleges systemic anti-Black discrimination in the federal public service resulted in lost wages and pensions for Black government staff.
- When the tunnel network plan was first approved by parliamentarians in 2022, construction costs were estimated to total closer to $180-million.
- When the tunnel network plan was first approved by parliamentarians in 2022, construction costs were estimated to total closer to $180-million.
- When the tunnel network plan was first approved by parliamentarians in 2022, construction costs were estimated to total closer to $180-million.
- Former Senator Murray Sinclair is being “remembered for an extraordinary life filled with achievements,” including for his dedication to Canada, says Prime Minister Justin
- Former Senator Murray Sinclair is being “remembered for an extraordinary life filled with achievements,” including for his dedication to Canada, says Prime Minister Justin
- Former Senator Murray Sinclair is being “remembered for an extraordinary life filled with achievements,” including for his dedication to Canada, says Prime Minister Justin
- Plus, Senators recently threw a wrench in efforts to revamp the approach to the future renovation of the Confederation Building, which houses MP offices.
- Plus, Senators recently threw a wrench in efforts to revamp the approach to the future renovation of the Confederation Building, which houses MP offices.
- Plus, Senators recently threw a wrench in efforts to revamp the approach to the future renovation of the Confederation Building, which houses MP offices.
- ITK President Natan Obed says the inclusion of Inuktut on the translation platform can empower Inuit to 'interact more fully in the digital world.'
- ITK President Natan Obed says the inclusion of Inuktut on the translation platform can empower Inuit to 'interact more fully in the digital world.'
- ITK President Natan Obed says the inclusion of Inuktut on the translation platform can empower Inuit to 'interact more fully in the digital world.'
- 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
- 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
- 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
- A founding member of NSICOP, Senator Lankin says its reports on foreign interference should be mandatory reading for parliamentarians, who need to step up
- A founding member of NSICOP, Senator Lankin says its reports on foreign interference should be mandatory reading for parliamentarians, who need to step up
- A founding member of NSICOP, Senator Lankin says its reports on foreign interference should be mandatory reading for parliamentarians, who need to step up
- If the Upper Chamber is amending many bills—improving them—then it is doing exactly what the Senate is supposed to do.
- If the Upper Chamber is amending many bills—improving them—then it is doing exactly what the Senate is supposed to do.
- If the Upper Chamber is amending many bills—improving them—then it is doing exactly what the Senate is supposed to do.
- The Liberals' vetting process is either ineffective, or ignores desired candidates' controversial past statements and behaviours, says Conservative Senate Leader Plett.
- The Liberals' vetting process is either ineffective, or ignores desired candidates' controversial past statements and behaviours, says Conservative Senate Leader Plett.
- The Liberals' vetting process is either ineffective, or ignores desired candidates' controversial past statements and behaviours, says Conservative Senate Leader Plett.
- Recent changes have weakened the powers of the government and the opposition, making it much more difficult to reach consensus, and obtain and maintain agreements.
- Recent changes have weakened the powers of the government and the opposition, making it much more difficult to reach consensus, and obtain and maintain agreements.
- Recent changes have weakened the powers of the government and the opposition, making it much more difficult to reach consensus, and obtain and maintain agreements.
- The legislative agenda for the fall is charged, and members of the ISG are eager and ready to get back to work.
- The legislative agenda for the fall is charged, and members of the ISG are eager and ready to get back to work.
- The legislative agenda for the fall is charged, and members of the ISG are eager and ready to get back to work.
- Senate Audit and Oversight Committee chair Sen. Marty Klyne says his team will ‘build a launchpad’ over the summer for their request for a
- Senate Audit and Oversight Committee chair Sen. Marty Klyne says his team will ‘build a launchpad’ over the summer for their request for a
- Senate Audit and Oversight Committee chair Sen. Marty Klyne says his team will ‘build a launchpad’ over the summer for their request for a