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All schools should be sanctuaries of safety and belonging.

We grieve as a nation and extend our support, love, and compassion to everyone affected by the Tumbler Ridge tragedy.
February 11, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Last week in #SenCA, Senator Danièle Henkel launched second reading debate on her Bill S-243, which provides for the development of a national framework to promote, enhance and protect women’s health as a matter of national concern. Read/watch her speech here: theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat...
February 10, 2026 at 7:57 PM
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Last week, the Senate of Canada - Sénat du Canada unanimously adopted a motion recognizing May 10 of each year as #BearWitnessDay. I am beyond humbled to have introduced this motion and grateful for such strong support from my colleagues. @caringsociety.bsky.social
February 9, 2026 at 9:50 PM
Last week in #SenCA, Senator Tracy Muggli spoke at second reading of Bill S-241, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Indian Act. #S241 seeks to formalize First Nations’ control of gaming only on-reserve. Read/watch Senator Muggli's speech here: theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat...
February 9, 2026 at 10:34 PM
During Question Period in #SenCA last week, Senator Andrew Cardozo asked the Government Representative in the Senate about the Canada Summer Jobs Program. Read/watch the full exchange here: theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat...
February 9, 2026 at 9:05 PM
During Question Period in #SenCA last week, Senator @drkristopherwells.bsky.social asked about the Advisory Council on Rights, Equality and Inclusion. Read/watch the exchange here: theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat...
February 9, 2026 at 8:56 PM
Last week, Senator @brianfrancispei.bsky.social delivered a statement in #SenCA about the late Darrell Augustine and the late Bronson Paul. Read/watch what he said here: theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat...
February 9, 2026 at 8:45 PM
Second reading debate on Bill C-4, the Making Life More Affordable for Canadians Act, began yesterday in #SenCA, launched by its Senate sponsor, Senator Rodger Cuzner. Read/watch his speech here: theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat...
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February 5, 2026 at 9:43 PM
During Question Period in #SenCA yesterday, Senator Klyne raised concerns about the government’s proposal to expand executive powers in Bill C-15. Read/watch that exchange here: theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat...
February 5, 2026 at 8:18 PM
February is Black History Month and in #SenCA yesterday, Senator @amy61.bsky.social delivered a statement to highlight its importance and recognize the work being achieved by organizations like Federation of African Canadian Economics (FACE). Read/watch here: theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat...
February 5, 2026 at 7:33 PM
In yesterday's #SenCA Question Period, Senator @jmivilledechene.bsky.social raised the issue of the crisis in Quebec because of the restrictions on the Temporary Foreign Worker Program. Read/watch the full exchange here: theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat...
February 4, 2026 at 7:17 PM
During Question Period in #SenCA yesterday, Senator Tracy Muggli raised concerns of Cowessess First Nation and asked about significant delays in land claim negotiations. Read/watch the full exchange here: theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat...
February 4, 2026 at 6:14 PM
Yesterday in #SenCA, Senator Duncan Wilson rose "to honour a British Columbian who selflessly devoted much of her life to civic duty through lifelong volunteerism: Kathleen Bigsby." Read/watch his statement here: theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat...
February 4, 2026 at 4:14 PM
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...
December 9, 2025 at 9:01 PM
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
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...
December 4, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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...
December 4, 2025 at 7:38 PM
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...
December 3, 2025 at 8:56 PM
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...
December 2, 2025 at 8:14 PM
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...
December 2, 2025 at 6:51 PM
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...
November 28, 2025 at 9:15 PM
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...
November 28, 2025 at 5:57 PM
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...
November 27, 2025 at 10:04 PM
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...
November 27, 2025 at 7:55 PM
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...
November 26, 2025 at 4:54 PM