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    Senator Danièle Henkel, honorary captain of the Canadian Coast Guard and honorary lieutenant-colonel of the Régiment de Maisonneuve, recently spoke in #SenCA at third reading of Bill C-11, Military Justice System Modernization Act. Read/watch her speech: theprogressives.ca/in-the-senate/…
    "We must be prepared to judge this reform by its results and not simply by its intentions." Senator Danièle Henkel, Quebec (Alma), Progressive Senate Group
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    Senator Kristopher Wells, co-chair of the Canadian Pride Caucus, recently delivered a statement in #SenCA to highlight the start of Pride season, which is both a celebration and also a call to action. Read/watch what he said here: theprogressives.ca/in-the-senate/…
    "Pride must be more than a celebration; it must be a commitment to defend human rights, uphold the Charter of Rights and stand together when others seek to divide." Senator Kristopher Wells, Alberta, Progressive Senate Group
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    Sénatrice Amina GERBA, M.B.A., C.Q.🇨🇦
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    Une jeunesse impliquée est essentielle à une démocratie vivante. Aux côtés de mes collègues membres de la section canadienne de l’Assemblée parlementaire de la Francophonie (APF), j’ai eu le plaisir de rencontrer Patricio Crispin lors de son passage sur la Colline du Parlement,
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    Jun 16
    Last week, senators paid tribute to the Honourable Mohammad Al Zaibak, who will be retiring from #SenCA this summer. Senator Danièle Henkel spoke on behalf of the Progressive Senate Group. Read/watch her tribute here: theprogressives.ca/in-the-senate/… @SenatorAlZaibak
    "You have proven that a short mandate can carry weight when it is driven by a clear purpose and a generous heart." Senator Danièle Henkel, Quebec (Alma), Progressive Senate Group
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    Jun 16
    June is National Indigenous History Month, an opportunity to learn, to reflect and to recommit to reconciliation. Last week, Senator Michèle Audette delivered a statement in #SenCA to highlight this occasion. Read/watch what she said here: theprogressives.ca/in-the-senate/… #NIHM2026
    "We are still here, standing proud in a process of healing and affirmation to honour our histories, celebrate our cultures and ensure our Indigenous languages are alive." Senator Michèle Audette, Quebec (De Salaberry), Progressive Senate Group
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    Jun 16
    Senators recently paid tribute to the Honourable Marilou McPhedran, who will retire from #SenCA this summer. Senator Andrew Cardozo spoke on behalf of the Progressive Senate Group. Read/watch his tribute here: theprogressives.ca/in-the-senate/…
    "I salute you for what you have accomplished, and I wish you the best at this halfway point of your career as you launch other campaigns yet to come." Senator Andrew Cardozo, Ontario, Progressive Senate Group
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    Jun 16
    Senator Wanda Thomas Bernard also recently paid tribute to the Honourable Marilou McPhedran, who will retire from #SenCA this summer. Read/watch her tribute here: theprogressives.ca/in-the-senate/…
    "Senator McPhedran’s advocacy has opened the door for young people to be seen as valuable citizens with insight, agency and a stake in every decision we make in this chamber." Senator Wanda Thomas Bernard, Nova Scotia (East Preston), Progressive Senate Group
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    Jun 15
    In case you missed it, last week #SenCA adopted Bill S-215, which would designate November as National Immigration Month. The bill is now before the House of Commons. Read/watch the third reading speech by the sponsor, Senator Amina Gerba, here: theprogressives.ca/in-the-senate/…
    "A national immigration month alone will not resolve all the challenges associated with immigration. However, it can serve as an important anchor — an opportunity to foster greater understanding, recognition and appreciation of this essential dimension of our society." Senator Amina Gerba, Quebec (Rigaud), Progressive Senate Group
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    Jun 11
    During Question Period in #SenCA this week, Senator Julie Miville-Dechêne asked about forced labour. Read/watch that exchange here: theprogressives.ca/in-the-senate/…
    "Senator Moreau, here are some disturbing revelations related to the results of the legislation that I sponsored, which requires companies to report on the risk of forced labour in their supply chains." Senator Julie Miville-Dechêne, Quebec (Inkerman), Progressive Senate Group
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    Jun 11
    During Question Period in #SenCA this week, Senator Marty Klyne (@Mister_Regina) asked about air passenger rights. Read/watch that exchange here: theprogressives.ca/in-the-senate/… #cdnpoli
    "Quality passenger air service is vital to building one Canadian economy." Senator Marty Klyne Saskatchewan, Progressive Senate Group
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    Jun 11
    This week in #SenCA, Senator Duncan Wilson highlighted the work of a Vancouver non-profit organization, QMUNITY. Read/watch his statement here: theprogressives.ca/in-the-senate/… @QMUNITY
    "Colleagues, during June, a month of celebration for our community, I am grateful to be able to celebrate and support the work of QMUNITY and all the good they do across my home province." Senator Duncan Wilson, British Columbia, Progressive Senate Group
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    Sénatrice Amina GERBA, M.B.A., C.Q.🇨🇦
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    Jun 11
    Point de presse au Sénat du Canada à la suite de l’adoption du projet de loi S-215, qui vise à désigner officiellement le mois de novembre comme le « Mois national de l’immigration » au Canada. …… Press conference at the Senate of Canada following the adoption of Bill S-215,
    Point de presse de la sénatrice Amina Gerba – 11 juin 2026
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    Jun 11
    This week, senators paid tribute to the Honourable @DonnaDasko, who will be retiring from #SenCA this summer. Senator Andrew Cardozo spoke on behalf of the Progressive Senate Group. Read/watch his tribute here: theprogressives.ca/in-the-senate/…
    "Donna, thank you for your decades of public service, your dedication to the truth and your tireless work to build a more equitable, inclusive, trustworthy and democratic Canada." Senator Andrew Cardozo, Ontario, Progressive Senate Group
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    Jun 10
    Last week in #SenCA, Senator Michèle Audette spoke at third reading of Bill C-9, the Combatting Hate Act. Read/watch her speech here: theprogressives.ca/in-the-senate/…
    "Words are important, but when certain words are omitted from legislation, they are even more important." Senator Michèle Audette, Quebec (De Salaberry), Progressive Senate Group
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