Senator Donna Dasko
@donnadasko.bsky.social
Independent senator representing Ontario
Today I asked the new govt. representative in the
Senate of Canada about plans to continue the independent senate. This includes the non-partisan appointment process; something that 7 in 10 Canadians want! Watch here: bit.ly/48su1Cn #CdnPoli
Senate of Canada about plans to continue the independent senate. This includes the non-partisan appointment process; something that 7 in 10 Canadians want! Watch here: bit.ly/48su1Cn #CdnPoli
Senate sitting no. 17
Senate sitting no. 17
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September 23, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Today I asked the new govt. representative in the
Senate of Canada about plans to continue the independent senate. This includes the non-partisan appointment process; something that 7 in 10 Canadians want! Watch here: bit.ly/48su1Cn #CdnPoli
Senate of Canada about plans to continue the independent senate. This includes the non-partisan appointment process; something that 7 in 10 Canadians want! Watch here: bit.ly/48su1Cn #CdnPoli
Thoroughly enjoyed speaking to students recently at University Hill Secondary School @uhillsecondary
in Vancouver about the work of the Senate. Mr. Yan’s students were engaged and asked some great questions. Hope everyone has a wonderful summer break!
@Sengage @senindepend.bsky.social
in Vancouver about the work of the Senate. Mr. Yan’s students were engaged and asked some great questions. Hope everyone has a wonderful summer break!
@Sengage @senindepend.bsky.social
July 4, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Thoroughly enjoyed speaking to students recently at University Hill Secondary School @uhillsecondary
in Vancouver about the work of the Senate. Mr. Yan’s students were engaged and asked some great questions. Hope everyone has a wonderful summer break!
@Sengage @senindepend.bsky.social
in Vancouver about the work of the Senate. Mr. Yan’s students were engaged and asked some great questions. Hope everyone has a wonderful summer break!
@Sengage @senindepend.bsky.social
After they invaded #Ukraine, $425B CDN of Russian state assets were frozen by G7 & EU countries & are held by Euroclear. There is a risk is that they may be returned to Russia. I asked the government rep to assure that these assets will remain frozen. Watch here: bit.ly/3SDGMB6
Senate sitting no. 7
Senate sitting no. 7
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June 5, 2025 at 7:34 PM
After they invaded #Ukraine, $425B CDN of Russian state assets were frozen by G7 & EU countries & are held by Euroclear. There is a risk is that they may be returned to Russia. I asked the government rep to assure that these assets will remain frozen. Watch here: bit.ly/3SDGMB6
Hudson's Bay has 4,400 artifacts—including the 1670 Royal Charter—that it is preparing for auction. I asked the government how part of Canada’s heritage and indigenous history will be preserved. Watch here: bit.ly/4kRJleY
Senate sitting no. 5
Senate sitting no. 5
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June 3, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Hudson's Bay has 4,400 artifacts—including the 1670 Royal Charter—that it is preparing for auction. I asked the government how part of Canada’s heritage and indigenous history will be preserved. Watch here: bit.ly/4kRJleY
The 2025 election was a setback for women. My bill S-213 amending the Canada Elections Act is needed more than ever to move us toward more diversity and gender equality in our federal Parliament. Finally, our political parties must be held accountable. #CdnPoli
June 3, 2025 at 2:35 PM
The 2025 election was a setback for women. My bill S-213 amending the Canada Elections Act is needed more than ever to move us toward more diversity and gender equality in our federal Parliament. Finally, our political parties must be held accountable. #CdnPoli
My special guest at the Throne Speech this week was my son William; what a memorable event especially our conversation with #JustinTrudeau. Also great to see former PMs Campbell and Harper - and Margaret Trudeau!
June 2, 2025 at 5:30 PM
My special guest at the Throne Speech this week was my son William; what a memorable event especially our conversation with #JustinTrudeau. Also great to see former PMs Campbell and Harper - and Margaret Trudeau!
What a thrill to attend the throne speech in our #SenateofCanada chamber with King Charles, Queen Camilla, PM carney and my colleagues. An unforgettable day.
June 2, 2025 at 5:28 PM
What a thrill to attend the throne speech in our #SenateofCanada chamber with King Charles, Queen Camilla, PM carney and my colleagues. An unforgettable day.
Lovely reception
for @cdnwomenfdn hosted by @TDWealth to discuss women in politics & women &philanthropy. Great to see @MitzieHunter CEO of CWF & Cathy Spoel & guests.
for @cdnwomenfdn hosted by @TDWealth to discuss women in politics & women &philanthropy. Great to see @MitzieHunter CEO of CWF & Cathy Spoel & guests.
May 7, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Lovely reception
for @cdnwomenfdn hosted by @TDWealth to discuss women in politics & women &philanthropy. Great to see @MitzieHunter CEO of CWF & Cathy Spoel & guests.
for @cdnwomenfdn hosted by @TDWealth to discuss women in politics & women &philanthropy. Great to see @MitzieHunter CEO of CWF & Cathy Spoel & guests.
A complete disappointment: even the previously slow pace of women’s advancement in the House has now stopped & Canada falls further in the world. Shame! www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/art...
Proportion of women in the House of Commons dips, with slight rise in minority MPs
While 103 women were elected this week, the same as four years ago, an increase in the number of seats resulted in a lower share of seats
www.theglobeandmail.com
May 5, 2025 at 1:25 PM
A complete disappointment: even the previously slow pace of women’s advancement in the House has now stopped & Canada falls further in the world. Shame! www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/art...
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We’re independent senators.
We’re non-partisan, critical thinkers who serve our communities and our provinces.
We work together to improve bills – and we vote how we choose.
We’re more diverse than ever, both in background and in expertise. (1)
We’re non-partisan, critical thinkers who serve our communities and our provinces.
We work together to improve bills – and we vote how we choose.
We’re more diverse than ever, both in background and in expertise. (1)
April 3, 2025 at 12:57 PM
We’re independent senators.
We’re non-partisan, critical thinkers who serve our communities and our provinces.
We work together to improve bills – and we vote how we choose.
We’re more diverse than ever, both in background and in expertise. (1)
We’re non-partisan, critical thinkers who serve our communities and our provinces.
We work together to improve bills – and we vote how we choose.
We’re more diverse than ever, both in background and in expertise. (1)
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Canada’s Liberals secured 169 of 343 seats, narrowly missing out on a majority in Parliament. nyti.ms/3GM4SGU
April 30, 2025 at 2:40 AM
Canada’s Liberals secured 169 of 343 seats, narrowly missing out on a majority in Parliament. nyti.ms/3GM4SGU
The world is watching. Global leaders are signatories to this initiative. Russia MUST be held accountable. Canada MUST lead to ensure the US$300B in Russian state assets held in Europe goes to #Ukraine - not back to Russia. We can’t allow a bailout & let Putin's war machine continue. bit.ly/3S0CiUD
Opinion: Canada must lead on supporting Ukraine with Russia’s frozen assets
Open Letter: The next Canadian leader should set a powerful precedent against Russian aggression
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April 23, 2025 at 5:41 PM
The world is watching. Global leaders are signatories to this initiative. Russia MUST be held accountable. Canada MUST lead to ensure the US$300B in Russian state assets held in Europe goes to #Ukraine - not back to Russia. We can’t allow a bailout & let Putin's war machine continue. bit.ly/3S0CiUD
Read my op ed in today’s @TorontoStar. Debates are for the citizens, to assist their decision making, & not to serve the partisan interests of parties or the media’s interest in“sparks”. www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
Last chance for leaders’ debate to serve the public
Will debates remain the most important single events for the public outside of election day or will they become irrelevant as the forces declining trust, and disinformation continue their march
www.thestar.com
April 17, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Read my op ed in today’s @TorontoStar. Debates are for the citizens, to assist their decision making, & not to serve the partisan interests of parties or the media’s interest in“sparks”. www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
Thanks to gr. 10 students & staff at Great Lakes Secondary School in Sarnia for inviting me to speak to them about #senateofcanada and the independent senate. Their questions were well researched and thoughtful. Fantastic group!
April 16, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Thanks to gr. 10 students & staff at Great Lakes Secondary School in Sarnia for inviting me to speak to them about #senateofcanada and the independent senate. Their questions were well researched and thoughtful. Fantastic group!
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The first panel will delve into electoral campaigns and will unpack inclusion/exclusion processes that impact the representation of minoritized populations in Parliament.
With @donnadasko.bsky.social, Valerie Lapointe, @erintolley.bsky.social, and @angeliawagner.bsky.social.
With @donnadasko.bsky.social, Valerie Lapointe, @erintolley.bsky.social, and @angeliawagner.bsky.social.
March 10, 2025 at 5:14 PM
The first panel will delve into electoral campaigns and will unpack inclusion/exclusion processes that impact the representation of minoritized populations in Parliament.
With @donnadasko.bsky.social, Valerie Lapointe, @erintolley.bsky.social, and @angeliawagner.bsky.social.
With @donnadasko.bsky.social, Valerie Lapointe, @erintolley.bsky.social, and @angeliawagner.bsky.social.
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Join us for the next Canadian Study of Parliament Group seminar, entitled "An Inclusive Parliament?", on April 25.
Once again, CSPG's seminar could not come at a better time, with opening remarks from Professor Emeritus, Manon Tremblay.
For more info: cspg-gcep.ca/pdf/2025-04-...
Once again, CSPG's seminar could not come at a better time, with opening remarks from Professor Emeritus, Manon Tremblay.
For more info: cspg-gcep.ca/pdf/2025-04-...
March 10, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Join us for the next Canadian Study of Parliament Group seminar, entitled "An Inclusive Parliament?", on April 25.
Once again, CSPG's seminar could not come at a better time, with opening remarks from Professor Emeritus, Manon Tremblay.
For more info: cspg-gcep.ca/pdf/2025-04-...
Once again, CSPG's seminar could not come at a better time, with opening remarks from Professor Emeritus, Manon Tremblay.
For more info: cspg-gcep.ca/pdf/2025-04-...
Reposted by Senator Donna Dasko
Senators, perhaps more than ever, are holding the government to account and serving as guardrails for any possible legislative missteps.
My full article is available in English, French, and Italian on my LinkedIn, Facebook, and X (formerly Twitter) professional pages.
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My full article is available in English, French, and Italian on my LinkedIn, Facebook, and X (formerly Twitter) professional pages.
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March 28, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Senators, perhaps more than ever, are holding the government to account and serving as guardrails for any possible legislative missteps.
My full article is available in English, French, and Italian on my LinkedIn, Facebook, and X (formerly Twitter) professional pages.
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My full article is available in English, French, and Italian on my LinkedIn, Facebook, and X (formerly Twitter) professional pages.
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Reposted by Senator Donna Dasko
Unlike our friends in the United States where the rule of law is eroding at warp speed and the legislative branch is being bulldozed by the Trump Administration, Canadians should find solace and have confidence in the fact that the Senate remains a strong parliamentary institution.
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March 28, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Unlike our friends in the United States where the rule of law is eroding at warp speed and the legislative branch is being bulldozed by the Trump Administration, Canadians should find solace and have confidence in the fact that the Senate remains a strong parliamentary institution.
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In a survey commissioned in 2024, 69% of Canadians want future governments to continue with this process while only 5% of Canadians want to go back to the old ways of appointing partisan Senators.
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www.linkedin.com/pulse/canada...
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www.linkedin.com/pulse/canada...
March 28, 2025 at 2:02 PM
In a survey commissioned in 2024, 69% of Canadians want future governments to continue with this process while only 5% of Canadians want to go back to the old ways of appointing partisan Senators.
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www.linkedin.com/pulse/canada...
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www.linkedin.com/pulse/canada...
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On Wednesday April 2, a week from today, I’ll be in Toronto to join @dougsaunders.bsky.social, Mary Rowe of the @canurb.bsky.social and Zxihi Zhuang of @torontomet.bsky.social for a discussion of migration and its impact on Canada’s cities. #yyz #Toronto #inmigration #cdnpoli #TMU #SenateofCanada
March 26, 2025 at 5:48 PM
On Wednesday April 2, a week from today, I’ll be in Toronto to join @dougsaunders.bsky.social, Mary Rowe of the @canurb.bsky.social and Zxihi Zhuang of @torontomet.bsky.social for a discussion of migration and its impact on Canada’s cities. #yyz #Toronto #inmigration #cdnpoli #TMU #SenateofCanada
This is a very helpful piece about the benefits to Canada of the independent Senate! A good read!
Another oped to share - this one from Pierre Dalphond, who leads the @progsenate.bsky.social in the Senate - on the importance of maintaining an independent Senate post election - and celebrating the successful reforms of the last 9 years. #SenateofCanada #cdnpoli #vote2025 #PSG
Senate independence is a success that must continue
During this election, leaders competing to be prime minister should commit to preserve the Senate’s independence from political parties.
www.hilltimes.com
March 25, 2025 at 6:06 PM
This is a very helpful piece about the benefits to Canada of the independent Senate! A good read!
With most MPs & Senators away from Ottawa, it was a pleasure to host students from @torontomet.bsky.social studying women in politics, with my @senindepend.bsky.social colleagues, to talk with students about work & life for women in the #SenateofCanada & policymaking.
March 25, 2025 at 1:36 PM
With most MPs & Senators away from Ottawa, it was a pleasure to host students from @torontomet.bsky.social studying women in politics, with my @senindepend.bsky.social colleagues, to talk with students about work & life for women in the #SenateofCanada & policymaking.
Reposted by Senator Donna Dasko
Happy to welcome 5 new independent Senators to our reformed Senate. And with that, every seat is filled - for the first time in a very long time. www.pm.gc.ca/en/news/news... #cdnpoli #SenateofCanada #Canada
Prime Minister announces the appointment of senators
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced that the Governor General, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, appointed the following individuals as independent senators to fill vacan...
www.pm.gc.ca
March 7, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Happy to welcome 5 new independent Senators to our reformed Senate. And with that, every seat is filled - for the first time in a very long time. www.pm.gc.ca/en/news/news... #cdnpoli #SenateofCanada #Canada
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I also wanted to share this timely oped, co-written by another ISG friend and colleague, @donnadasko.bsky.social - on innovative ways for Canada to support Ukraine, using Russian money. #Ukraine #Russia #cdnpoli #SenateofCanada #ISG #Canada @senindepend.bsky.social
Canada can send a powerful message that will reassert our role on the international stage. @aarongburnett.bsky.social & I outline what Canada can do to ensure Russian assets stay frozen,and allow Canada to decide how we will use them to assist Ukraine.
bit.ly/4hZPEfp #cdnpoli
bit.ly/4hZPEfp #cdnpoli
Canada can send a clear message to Russia by making this one bold move
Despite prorogation, Canada’s finance ministry can take a stand that will leave this country with control of how billions are sent to Ukraine, not dependent on European political decisions.
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March 6, 2025 at 5:37 PM
I also wanted to share this timely oped, co-written by another ISG friend and colleague, @donnadasko.bsky.social - on innovative ways for Canada to support Ukraine, using Russian money. #Ukraine #Russia #cdnpoli #SenateofCanada #ISG #Canada @senindepend.bsky.social
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This International Women's Day we demand, for ALL women and girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment. Let's add our voices to this international movement, dismantle inequality + invest in women and girls. Our future & theirs depends upon it! #IWD2025 #AccelerateAction #SenCA #CdnPoli
March 8, 2025 at 2:35 PM
This International Women's Day we demand, for ALL women and girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment. Let's add our voices to this international movement, dismantle inequality + invest in women and girls. Our future & theirs depends upon it! #IWD2025 #AccelerateAction #SenCA #CdnPoli