Champion for women’s leadership, gender equality, the rights of Indigenous Peoples. Career focused on international and local development. Proud Nova Scotian!
Recently, a
@SeawayNews
column referred to the
@SenateCA
& argued that very few Canadians can name sitting senators.
My colleagues in the
@ISGSenate
& I are hoping to draw attention to a modern, reformed Senate that serves Canadians.
Yesterday, I asked
@SenMarcGold
about the progress on Canada’s combatting hate action plan, and what Canada is doing internationally to advance the rights of members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.
Yesterday, with my mother and sister in the Senate gallery, I spoke in celebration of Pride Month, referencing my family’s experience and the importance of love and respect.
This week, I paid tribute to
@SenJaffer
in honor of her commitment to advocating for human rights, championing equality for women, and celebrating linguistic diversity. I was honored to convey
@romeodallaire
words of praise and thanks to our dear colleague
I asked
@SenMarcGold
why the government has betrayed the trust of legislators and the disabilities community in its implementation of the
#CanadaDisabilityBenefit
, and when they will improve the benefit to better support Canadians with disabilities.
In honor of World Environment Day, I asked
@SenMarcGold
for updates on government progress on its commitments to achieving 100% renewable energy by 2035, making net-zero emissions by 2050, and conserving 30% of our marine and coastal areas by 2030.
Last Wednesday, I rose in
@SenCA
in celebration of World Oceans Day on June 8th. I also drew attention to yesterday’s D-Day ceremonies on the beaches of Normandy.
Digital disinformation threatens election integrity and public trust in democratic institutions. Yesterday, I asked
@SenMarcGold
about the government’s plan for combatting the spread of disinformation ahead of the next federal election.
Yesterday, I recognized the 125th anniversary of the Yukon Act and the 50thanniversary of “Together Today for the Children Tomorrow”. I would like to thank Senator Duncan for raising this inquiry and for her years of dedication to the Yukon and its people.
NEWS RELEASE: Government of Canada announces increase in award values for federal scholarships and fellowships. Students and postdocs to receive increases as of September 1, 2024.
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The impact of the conflict in Sudan is dire: 15K+ killed, 8.8 million people displaced. I asked
@SenMarcGold
if Canada will restore its presence on the ground to better support a peace process and humanitarian aid.
Yesterday, I spoke to Motion No. 139 calling on the government to recognize the Gender Apartheid in Afghanistan. Thank you
@SenatorSalma
for your leadership in supporting Afghan women and girls whose rights are under assault by the Taliban regime.
I had the honour of co-hosting the Hearts of Freedom exhibition at
@SenateCA
this month with
@yuenpauwoo
,
@ratnaomi
,
@drgigiosler
, and Senator Harder. This show highlights the stories of Southeast Asian refugees and their contributions to Canada.
I joined my fellow senators in congratulating our Fisheries and Oceans committee colleagues on their report, “Sealing the Future: A Call to Action” which investigates how to support and revitalize the seal products industry.
Here is a video IPIC created a few years ago to celebrate IPIC Member Senator Joseph A. Day for his contributions to the IP profession via
@YouTube
#RIPJoeDay
Senator Frances Lankin is stepping down as Government Liaison after a successful campaign to update the Rules of the Senate. It would not have been possible to move forward with these long-awaited changes without her. Thank you!
#SenCA
#cdnpoli