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- 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
- Senator George Furey’s retirement is a loss for the Senate and the Canadian public.
- Senator George Furey’s retirement is a loss for the Senate and the Canadian public.
- Senator George Furey’s retirement is a loss for the Senate and the Canadian public.
- Senator Scott Tannas says using the measure highlights the ‘impossible proposition’ of claiming non-affiliation while doing the government’s work.

- Senator Scott Tannas says using the measure highlights the ‘impossible proposition’ of claiming non-affiliation while doing the government’s work.
- Senator Scott Tannas says using the measure highlights the ‘impossible proposition’ of claiming non-affiliation while doing the government’s work.

- The Senate Internal Economy Committee’s discussion of the new policy was set to be discussed behind closed doors, but was made public following a
- The Senate Internal Economy Committee’s discussion of the new policy was set to be discussed behind closed doors, but was made public following a
- The Senate Internal Economy Committee’s discussion of the new policy was set to be discussed behind closed doors, but was made public following a
- ‘Being on CIBA is like being on two or three committees, because some of these subcommittees are very time consuming,’ says Progressive Senate Group
- ‘Being on CIBA is like being on two or three committees, because some of these subcommittees are very time consuming,’ says Progressive Senate Group
- ‘Being on CIBA is like being on two or three committees, because some of these subcommittees are very time consuming,’ says Progressive Senate Group
- Bill S-210, the Protecting Young Persons from exposure to Pornography Act, is a few weeks away from third reading in the Senate, and should
- Bill S-210, the Protecting Young Persons from exposure to Pornography Act, is a few weeks away from third reading in the Senate, and should
- Bill S-210, the Protecting Young Persons from exposure to Pornography Act, is a few weeks away from third reading in the Senate, and should
- This year’s 100 most influential list is peppered with the politicians, political staffers and strategists, public servants, and media who help shape policy, hold
List | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT, MIKE LAPOINTE, ABBAS RANA, NEIL MOSS, SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | January 30, 2023

List | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT, MIKE LAPOINTE, ABBAS RANA, NEIL MOSS, SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | January 30, 2023
- This year’s 100 most influential list is peppered with the politicians, political staffers and strategists, public servants, and media who help shape policy, hold
List | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT, MIKE LAPOINTE, ABBAS RANA, NEIL MOSS, SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | January 30, 2023
- This year’s 100 most influential list is peppered with the politicians, political staffers and strategists, public servants, and media who help shape policy, hold

- It is becoming increasingly clear the federal government needs to show strong leadership to tackle systemic Islamophobia to rebuild the public trust in the
- It is becoming increasingly clear the federal government needs to show strong leadership to tackle systemic Islamophobia to rebuild the public trust in the
- It is becoming increasingly clear the federal government needs to show strong leadership to tackle systemic Islamophobia to rebuild the public trust in the
- Well-designed procedural rules and practices can also increase Senators’ effectiveness and efficiency. In this column, I’ll offer a few suggestions for modernizing the Senate’s
- Well-designed procedural rules and practices can also increase Senators’ effectiveness and efficiency. In this column, I’ll offer a few suggestions for modernizing the Senate’s
- Well-designed procedural rules and practices can also increase Senators’ effectiveness and efficiency. In this column, I’ll offer a few suggestions for modernizing the Senate’s
- The appointment of Independents created a Senate with a fleet of modern electric vehicles, but they are still hitched to horses following the same

- The appointment of Independents created a Senate with a fleet of modern electric vehicles, but they are still hitched to horses following the same
- The appointment of Independents created a Senate with a fleet of modern electric vehicles, but they are still hitched to horses following the same

- Plus, former justice minister Jody Wilson-Raybould's new book hits shelves, and Senator Leo Housakos and Uyghur human rights leader and lawyer Nury Turkel will
- Plus, former justice minister Jody Wilson-Raybould's new book hits shelves, and Senator Leo Housakos and Uyghur human rights leader and lawyer Nury Turkel will
- Plus, former justice minister Jody Wilson-Raybould's new book hits shelves, and Senator Leo Housakos and Uyghur human rights leader and lawyer Nury Turkel will
- The politicians who are good at social media will combine authenticity and self-expression and the ones who stand out offer the right mix of
- The politicians who are good at social media will combine authenticity and self-expression and the ones who stand out offer the right mix of
- The politicians who are good at social media will combine authenticity and self-expression and the ones who stand out offer the right mix of
- On Sept. 22, Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet announced the confirmation of his caucus’ officers. Specifically, MP Alain Therrien (La Prairie, Que.) has been
- On Sept. 22, Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet announced the confirmation of his caucus’ officers. Specifically, MP Alain Therrien (La Prairie, Que.) has been
- On Sept. 22, Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet announced the confirmation of his caucus’ officers. Specifically, MP Alain Therrien (La Prairie, Que.) has been