Tag: Canadian Senate

Senators Spent a Collective Total of $500,000 for Office Art Rentals Since 2016: Taxpayers’ Group

Canada’s senators spent a collective $500,000 on art for their offices since 2016, according to the Canadian Taxpayer’s Federation (CTF). “Some say art is priceless, but in the Canadian Senate, it’s more like a blank cheque,” stated a June 16 news release from the non-profit advocacy group. “Senators have racked up more than half-a-million dollars…


Senator Asks Why ‘Illegal Chinese Police Stations’ Still Operate in Canada After Report Identifies 2 More

Sen. Don Plett on Tuesday questioned the Liberal government’s representative in the Senate, Sen. Marc Gold, as to why “illegal Chinese police stations,” two more of which were identified in Canada by a new report, are still being allowed to operate unimpeded. “Your government has told us that it is taking the matter seriously and…


Trudeau Announces Appointment of 3 New Senators

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced the Governor General’s appointment of three new senators, which were recommended to Trudeau by an independent advisory board that he established in 2016. The three new appointments, made on the prime minister’s advice, are Dr. Sharon Burey, who was formerly the president of the Pediatricians Alliance of Ontario (PAO), Andrew…


Canadian Senate Welcomes NBA Star and Human Rights Defender Enes Kanter Freedom

The Canadian Senate has welcomed a visit from NBA player and human rights defender Enes Kanter Freedom, who continued to call attention to human rights abuses waged by authoritarian regimes like China and Turkey. “Huge thanks to Canadian Parliament and Senate for the warmest welcome by so many people committed to making a difference and standing…


Conversion Therapy Bill Passed In House, Senate Without Debate or Study

News Analysis The Liberals’ conversion therapy bill was fast-tracked in the Senate on Dec. 7, avoiding amendments, debate, and committee study, just as it did in the House of Commons on Dec. 1. In the previous Parliament, some Conservative MPs argued for amendments to a similar bill that would provide better protection for parents, school…