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Last week, Bill S-2, An Act to amend the Indian Act (new registration entitlements), as amended, was adopted and sent to the House of Commons. Read/watch the 3rd reading speech by #SenCA Sponsor, Senator Audette, here: theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat...
"When an opportunity like this arises, a wave of ancestors and living people do it not only for today, but also for the next seven generations." Senator Michèle Audette, Quebec (De Salaberry), Progressive Senate Group
December 9, 2025 at 9:01 PM
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On this National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women, we mourn the loss of the 14 women at Polytechnique and we reaffirm our commitment to fight the hatred and misogyny that led to this tragedy.

#SenCA #Polytechnique #RememberThe14
December 6, 2025 at 1:57 PM
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This week in #SenCA, Senator Judy White delivered a speech at report stage of Bill S-2, An Act to amend the Indian Act (new registration entitlements), with amendments and observations. Read/watch what she said here: theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat...
"Let this moment mark a shift, not just in representation, but in respect; not just in words, but in actions; not just in politics, but in the heart of this country’s journey toward true reconciliation." Senator Judy White, Newfoundland and Labrador, Progressive Senate Group
December 4, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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This week in #SenCA, Senator @brianfrancispei.bsky.social delivered a speech at report stage of Bill S-2, An Act to amend the Indian Act (new registration entitlements), with amendments and observations. Read/watch what he said here: theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat...
"Canada has to address the severe ongoing and irreparable harms it has inflicted through the Indian Act." Senator Brian Francis, Prince Edward Island, Progressive Senate Group
December 4, 2025 at 7:38 PM
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Last week in #SenCA, Senator Fridhandler spoke about the "Forever Canada" petition, which was verified as successful by Elections Alberta earlier this week. Thomas Lukaszuk, who initiated and led this initiative, was in the gallery for this statement: theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat...
"This petition is not a call for a referendum. It is a call for leadership." Senator Daryl Fridhandler, Alberta, Progressive Senate Group
December 3, 2025 at 8:56 PM
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In case you missed it, Senator Klyne recently introduced Bill S-239, the Canadian Prosperity Act, which aims to improve internal trade in Canada through amendments to the Competition Act. Read/watch his speech at second reading here: theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat...
"The bill’s purpose is to help achieve lower prices, more choices for goods and services, stronger job growth and greater productivity and prosperity for Canadians." Senator Marty Klyne, Saskatchewan, Progressive Senate Group
December 2, 2025 at 8:14 PM
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Last week in #SenCA, Senator @drkristopherwells.bsky.social spoke at second reading of Bill S-218, An Act to amend the Constitution Act, 1982 (notwithstanding clause). Read/watch his speech here: theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat...
"When governments begin to treat rights as privileges — to be granted or withdrawn at will — we risk hollowing out the very foundations of our constitutional democracy." Senator Kristopher Wells, Alberta, Progressive Senate Group
December 2, 2025 at 6:51 PM
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This week, Senator Duncan Wilson welcomed members from the Board of Clear Seas to the #SenCA gallery and delivered a statement about the organization. Read/watch it here: theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat...
"Clear Seas is a Canadian not-for-profit organization that provides fact-based information to enable governments, industry and the public to make informed decisions on marine shipping issues." Senator Duncan Wilson, British Columbia, Progressive Senate Group
November 28, 2025 at 9:15 PM
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This week in #SenCA, senators paid tribute to the late Honourable Ione Christensen. Senator @brianfrancispei.bsky.social delivered remarks on behalf of the Progressive Senate Group. Read/watch his tribute here: theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat...
"She was responsible for a number of important firsts, opening doors and breaking barriers for generations of women, making a name for herself both within the Yukon and throughout our entire country." Senator Brian Francis, Prince Edward Island, Progressive Senate Group
November 28, 2025 at 5:57 PM
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November 20 marked National Child Day and Senator @jmivilledechene.bsky.social delivered a statement in #SenCA to draw attention to the plight of children in times of war. Read/watch what she said here: theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat...
"Our mission should be to protect children in times of war. In fact, our mission should be to protect all children so they have a chance to experience wonder, to learn and to enjoy their childhood, not live a life of fear and hunger." Senator Julie Miville-Dechêne, Quebec (Inkerman), Progressive Senate Group
November 27, 2025 at 10:04 PM
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Last week, Senator Andrew Cardozo marked the 3rd anniversary of his appointment to #SenCA with a statement about CBC/Radio-Canada, while members of his family were present in the gallery. Read/watch here: theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat...
"They are the essence of what constantly builds Canada and our unique and complex Canadian identity." Senator Andrew Cardozo, Ontario, Progressive Senate Group
November 27, 2025 at 7:55 PM
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Last week the Minister of Justice answered questions during Ministerial Question Period in #SenCA. Senator @jmivilledechene.bsky.social asked about online harm. Read/watch the full exchange here: theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat...
"When will mandatory age assurance requirements be introduced to protect Canada’s children?" Senator Julie Miville-Dechêne, Quebec (Inkerman), Progressive Senate Group
November 26, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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Last week in #SenCA, Senator @amy61.bsky.social highlighted International Women's Entrepreneurship Day. Read/watch her statement here: theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat...
"Entrepreneurship is a driver of growth and women play a decisive role in that regard." Senator Amina Gerba, Quebec (Rigaud), Progressive Senate Group
November 26, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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During Question Period in #SenCA last week, Senator Klyne asked about projects of national significance. Read/watch the full exchange here: theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat...
"To confirm this is not picking winners and losers but fair criteria, can you tell us more about the thresholds that must be met and how these projects do so?" Senator Marty Klyne, Saskatchewan, Progressive Senate Group
November 25, 2025 at 9:58 PM
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Yesterday in #SenCA, Senator Fridhandler spoke about Harry and Randi Gross, who were able to listen live from the Senate galleries. Read/watch his statement here: theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat...
"Harry and Randi Gross, Lethbridge and the broader southern Alberta region are lucky to have such strong advocates like you." Senator Daryl Fridhandler, Alberta, Progressive Senate Group
November 19, 2025 at 10:40 PM
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Today we remember and honour all who served and sacrificed for Canada. Their courage and commitment will never be forgotten #CanadaRemembers #LestWeForget
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November 11, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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Yesterday, Senator @jmivilledechene.bsky.social welcomed "two remarkable, courageous women, Kathy King and Andrea Heinz" to #SenCA and delivered a statement about their efforts to raise awareness about sexual exploitation. Read/watch here: theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat...
"Kathy King and Andrea Heinz stood up and took action to say loud and clear that a society like Canada’s cannot and must not tolerate the commercial sexual exploitation of women." Senator Julie Miville-Dechêne, Quebec (Inkerman), Progressive Senate Group
November 6, 2025 at 9:40 PM
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This week in #SenCA, Senator Klyne spoke at second reading of Bill S-206, An Act to develop a national framework for a guaranteed livable basic income. Read/watch his speech here: theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat...
"Let the study of this bill be guided by evidence, compassion and prudence so that whatever path Parliament takes will strengthen both the economic foundations and the social fabric of our country." Senator Marty Klyne, Saskatchewan, Progressive Senate Group
November 6, 2025 at 5:19 PM
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It was so fantastic this evening to meet teachers from Alberta this evening who were in Ottawa as part of the Teachers Institute for Canadian Parliamentary Democracy.

You can imagine that we had lots to talk about! 💫🌈🇨🇦
November 6, 2025 at 3:58 AM
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During Question Period in #SenCA yesterday, Senator @jmivilledechene.bsky.social asked questions about forced labour and child labour. Read/watch the exchange here: theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat...
"What explains such poor performance by federal institutions that should be setting the example, when half of them did nothing to comply with this legislation?" Senator Julie Miville-Dechêne, Quebec (Inkerman), Progressive Senate Group
November 5, 2025 at 9:29 PM
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Yesterday in #SenCA, Senator Muggli highlighted the accomplishments of some of her colleagues: Senator Audette, Senator @amy61.bsky.social, Senator White and Senator Bernard. Read/watch her statement here: theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat...
"Together, our famous four remind us of the efforts so many of our colleagues have put in, not only here in Ottawa but also in their communities and regions across the country." Senator Tracy Muggli, Saskatchewan, Progressive Senate Group
November 5, 2025 at 5:39 PM
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Yesterday in #SenCA, Senator Cuzner paid tribute to his friend and former colleague, the late Ken Dryden, a man who "believed that Canadians expected their leaders to preserve and protect our institutions, not to tear them down." Read/watch here: theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat...
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"Ken Dryden loved this country, and this country loved him right back. He was an iconic Canadian, a great man and a good friend." Senator Rodger Cuzner, Nova Scotia, Progressive Senate Group
October 31, 2025 at 4:16 PM
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Yesterday in #SenCA, Senator Katherine Hay highlighted Women's History Month. Read/watch her statement here: theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat...
#WomensHistoryMonth
"Women’s History Month is not just about history made, but also history in continuous making, and all our futures depend on it." Senator Katherine Hay, Ontario, Progressive Senate Group
October 30, 2025 at 8:09 PM
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This week in #SenCA, Senator Tracy Muggli spoke to a motion pertaining to the situation in Gaza. Read/watch her speech here: theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat...
"Colleagues, we cannot change the past, but we must examine and acknowledge our role in it. I believe we must respond to the moment and shape what happens next." Senator Tracy Muggli, Saskatchewan, Progressive Senate Group
October 30, 2025 at 7:34 PM
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This week in #SenCA, senators welcomed the Honourable Mandy Gull-Masty, Minister of Indigenous Services, during Ministerial Question Period. Senator @brianfrancispei.bsky.social asked about support for Indigenous children. Read/watch the exchange here: theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat...
"I hope that you will be able to make real progress and commit to greater transparency, accountability and certainty." Senator Brian Francis, Prince Edward Island, Progressive Senate Group
October 30, 2025 at 5:25 PM