Marilou McPhedran
@senmarilou.bsky.social
Indp MB Senator Marilou McPhedran + Cdn Council of Young Feminists #CCYF 🇨🇦Sénatrice indp du MB Marilou McPhedran + Conseil Con de jeunes féministes #CCJF.
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The Canadian Association of Feminist Parliamentarians gathered for our 2025 AGM to welcome new and returning members. Honoured to hear from partners @NAWL_NAAC and @LEAF about advancing gender equality through law and policy. Together, we’re building lasting feminist infrastructure in Parliament
November 14, 2025 at 10:21 PM
The Canadian Association of Feminist Parliamentarians gathered for our 2025 AGM to welcome new and returning members. Honoured to hear from partners @NAWL_NAAC and @LEAF about advancing gender equality through law and policy. Together, we’re building lasting feminist infrastructure in Parliament
Proud to support the Youth Nuclear Peace Summit at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights — a powerful national gathering bringing together inspiring voices for a world free from nuclear weapons.
November 13, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Proud to support the Youth Nuclear Peace Summit at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights — a powerful national gathering bringing together inspiring voices for a world free from nuclear weapons.
The Senate of Canada rocked with positive energy as Senators Rebecca Patterson and Marty Deacon joined me in welcoming over 60 guests for: Resilience and Resistance:
November 12, 2025 at 4:03 PM
The Senate of Canada rocked with positive energy as Senators Rebecca Patterson and Marty Deacon joined me in welcoming over 60 guests for: Resilience and Resistance:
En ce jour du Souvenir, nous soulignons le 80e anniversaire de la fin de la Deuxième Guerre mondiale. Nous rendons hommage aux personnes courageuses -y compris aux soldats Autochtones et Noirs qui ont fait face à la discrimination - ainsi qu’à celles et ceux qui ont donné leur vie pour notre liberté
November 11, 2025 at 4:08 PM
En ce jour du Souvenir, nous soulignons le 80e anniversaire de la fin de la Deuxième Guerre mondiale. Nous rendons hommage aux personnes courageuses -y compris aux soldats Autochtones et Noirs qui ont fait face à la discrimination - ainsi qu’à celles et ceux qui ont donné leur vie pour notre liberté
This Remembrance Day marks 80 years since the end of World War II. We honour the brave - including Indigenous and Black soldiers who faced discrimination - and those who gave their lives for our freedom.
November 11, 2025 at 4:06 PM
This Remembrance Day marks 80 years since the end of World War II. We honour the brave - including Indigenous and Black soldiers who faced discrimination - and those who gave their lives for our freedom.
MMC’s team is taking over her socials to wish her congratulations.
November 10, 2025 at 9:18 PM
MMC’s team is taking over her socials to wish her congratulations.
Honoured to have co-hosted the Peace and Nuclear Disarmament event with MP Elizabeth May, MP Taleeb Noormohamed, MP Gord Johns, MP David Epp and député Andréanne Larouche.
November 10, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Honoured to have co-hosted the Peace and Nuclear Disarmament event with MP Elizabeth May, MP Taleeb Noormohamed, MP Gord Johns, MP David Epp and député Andréanne Larouche.
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November 8 is Indigenous Veterans Day.
Today, we reflect on the contributions and sacrifices made by First Nations, Métis, and Inuit veterans past and present.
Take time today to read stories of their bravery and resilience on the Government of Canada website.
LEARN MORE ➡️ buff.ly/eX7uNYW
Today, we reflect on the contributions and sacrifices made by First Nations, Métis, and Inuit veterans past and present.
Take time today to read stories of their bravery and resilience on the Government of Canada website.
LEARN MORE ➡️ buff.ly/eX7uNYW
November 8, 2025 at 1:38 PM
November 8 is Indigenous Veterans Day.
Today, we reflect on the contributions and sacrifices made by First Nations, Métis, and Inuit veterans past and present.
Take time today to read stories of their bravery and resilience on the Government of Canada website.
LEARN MORE ➡️ buff.ly/eX7uNYW
Today, we reflect on the contributions and sacrifices made by First Nations, Métis, and Inuit veterans past and present.
Take time today to read stories of their bravery and resilience on the Government of Canada website.
LEARN MORE ➡️ buff.ly/eX7uNYW
At SOCI yesterday, we heard from Sara Austin, founder and CEO of Children First Canada. I had the opportunity to ask her a question regarding the commitment of the government of Canada towards our Children and Youth.
November 7, 2025 at 7:39 PM
At SOCI yesterday, we heard from Sara Austin, founder and CEO of Children First Canada. I had the opportunity to ask her a question regarding the commitment of the government of Canada towards our Children and Youth.
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This week, I spoke in support of Bill S-222- Vote 16 Act. This bill represents a trust in the energy, the intelligence and the passion of the next generation of Canadian leaders. Thank you @senmarilou.bsky.social for championing this initiative.
November 7, 2025 at 5:29 PM
This week, I spoke in support of Bill S-222- Vote 16 Act. This bill represents a trust in the energy, the intelligence and the passion of the next generation of Canadian leaders. Thank you @senmarilou.bsky.social for championing this initiative.
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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! 💫🌈🇨🇦
You can imagine that we had lots to talk about! 💫🌈🇨🇦
November 6, 2025 at 3:58 AM
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! 💫🌈🇨🇦
You can imagine that we had lots to talk about! 💫🌈🇨🇦
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From Hill Times, a piece on our campaign for @senmarilou.bsky.social's #Vote16 Act.
As of today, 17 Canadian municipal councils and school boards have passed motions in support of extending the voting age to 16, or studying the policy.
As of today, 17 Canadian municipal councils and school boards have passed motions in support of extending the voting age to 16, or studying the policy.
The increasing demand from young people for the vote is a result of feeling that their interests and issues aren't being reflected in policy, says Vote16 co-founder Aleksi Toiviainen.
www.hilltimes.com/story/2025/1...
www.hilltimes.com/story/2025/1...
'A platform to raise my voice': youth activism at the centre of Sen. McPhedran’s Vote16 bill
The increasing demand from young people for the vote is a result of feeling that their interests and issues—such as housing affordability, a low happiness rate, high suicide rate, and opioid use…
www.hilltimes.com
November 1, 2025 at 8:52 PM
From Hill Times, a piece on our campaign for @senmarilou.bsky.social's #Vote16 Act.
As of today, 17 Canadian municipal councils and school boards have passed motions in support of extending the voting age to 16, or studying the policy.
As of today, 17 Canadian municipal councils and school boards have passed motions in support of extending the voting age to 16, or studying the policy.
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Nice to see the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons mentioned in Canada's Parliament thanks to MP Elizabeth May:
openparliament.ca/debates/2025...
openparliament.ca/debates/2025...
Elizabeth May, "Foreign Affairs" on Oct. 23rd, 2025 | openparliament.ca
openparliament.ca
October 24, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Nice to see the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons mentioned in Canada's Parliament thanks to MP Elizabeth May:
openparliament.ca/debates/2025...
openparliament.ca/debates/2025...
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Senator Marilou McPhedran from Manitoba met with our experts to learn more about the ways supporting medical imaging makes Canada stronger and healthier.
October 21, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Senator Marilou McPhedran from Manitoba met with our experts to learn more about the ways supporting medical imaging makes Canada stronger and healthier.
Happy Diwali! I extend my warmest greetings to Hindu, Sikh, Jain, and Buddhist communities across Canada as you gather with loved ones to celebrate this #FestivalofLights.
October 21, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Happy Diwali! I extend my warmest greetings to Hindu, Sikh, Jain, and Buddhist communities across Canada as you gather with loved ones to celebrate this #FestivalofLights.
Appreciated an informal discussion with Rob Mendoza, Co-Chair of the Canadian Association of Professional Intelligence Analysts, and colleagues at #VISS25 on how seldom human rights issues are addressed in security forums like this.
October 19, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Appreciated an informal discussion with Rob Mendoza, Co-Chair of the Canadian Association of Professional Intelligence Analysts, and colleagues at #VISS25 on how seldom human rights issues are addressed in security forums like this.
Merci à #VISSummit pour cette occasion d’entendre des leaders réfléchir à la façon de protéger à la fois la sécurité et la démocratie. #VISS25
October 19, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Merci à #VISSummit pour cette occasion d’entendre des leaders réfléchir à la façon de protéger à la fois la sécurité et la démocratie. #VISS25
At the 2nd Annual Vancouver International Security Summit. Thank you #VISSummit for the chance to hear from leaders reflecting on how we can protect both safety and democracy. #VISS25
October 19, 2025 at 1:46 PM
At the 2nd Annual Vancouver International Security Summit. Thank you #VISSummit for the chance to hear from leaders reflecting on how we can protect both safety and democracy. #VISS25
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It took Canada over a decade to acknowledge and apologize for its inaction on the Rwandan genocide. Will it take as long again on Palestine?
Full speech: senatoryuenpauwoo.ca/en/parliamen...
#cdnpoli #SenCA #canada #gaza #palestine
Full speech: senatoryuenpauwoo.ca/en/parliamen...
#cdnpoli #SenCA #canada #gaza #palestine
October 17, 2025 at 10:35 PM
It took Canada over a decade to acknowledge and apologize for its inaction on the Rwandan genocide. Will it take as long again on Palestine?
Full speech: senatoryuenpauwoo.ca/en/parliamen...
#cdnpoli #SenCA #canada #gaza #palestine
Full speech: senatoryuenpauwoo.ca/en/parliamen...
#cdnpoli #SenCA #canada #gaza #palestine
At the 2nd Annual Vancouver International Security Summit. Thank you @VIPSSummit for the chance to hear from leaders reflecting on how we can protect both safety and democracy. #VISS25 #VISSummit
@rebootcomm.bsky.social
@rebootcomm.bsky.social
October 18, 2025 at 6:13 PM
At the 2nd Annual Vancouver International Security Summit. Thank you @VIPSSummit for the chance to hear from leaders reflecting on how we can protect both safety and democracy. #VISS25 #VISSummit
@rebootcomm.bsky.social
@rebootcomm.bsky.social
Vancouver: joined by Afghan-Canadian CEO of Women Leaders of Tomorrow, Friba Rezayee (the first Afghan Woman Olympian), for a fascinating tour - warmly hosted by (L to R):
Hon. Justice Randall Wong (ret.), Grace Wong (Board Chair), myself, Friba Rezayee, Dr. Melissa Karmen Lee (CEO), and Bev Wong.
Hon. Justice Randall Wong (ret.), Grace Wong (Board Chair), myself, Friba Rezayee, Dr. Melissa Karmen Lee (CEO), and Bev Wong.
October 17, 2025 at 1:58 AM
Vancouver: joined by Afghan-Canadian CEO of Women Leaders of Tomorrow, Friba Rezayee (the first Afghan Woman Olympian), for a fascinating tour - warmly hosted by (L to R):
Hon. Justice Randall Wong (ret.), Grace Wong (Board Chair), myself, Friba Rezayee, Dr. Melissa Karmen Lee (CEO), and Bev Wong.
Hon. Justice Randall Wong (ret.), Grace Wong (Board Chair), myself, Friba Rezayee, Dr. Melissa Karmen Lee (CEO), and Bev Wong.
🙏 Thank you for the warm welcome to Vancouver’s new Chinese Canadian Museum - built within the oldest building in Chinatown.
(L to R) Hon. Randall “Bud” Wong, Bev Wong, Grace Wong (Board Chair), myself, and Dr. Melissa Karmen Lee (CEO).
(L to R) Hon. Randall “Bud” Wong, Bev Wong, Grace Wong (Board Chair), myself, and Dr. Melissa Karmen Lee (CEO).
October 17, 2025 at 1:40 AM
🙏 Thank you for the warm welcome to Vancouver’s new Chinese Canadian Museum - built within the oldest building in Chinatown.
(L to R) Hon. Randall “Bud” Wong, Bev Wong, Grace Wong (Board Chair), myself, and Dr. Melissa Karmen Lee (CEO).
(L to R) Hon. Randall “Bud” Wong, Bev Wong, Grace Wong (Board Chair), myself, and Dr. Melissa Karmen Lee (CEO).
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A little respect can go a long way.
October 15, 2025 at 6:22 PM
A little respect can go a long way.
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Join us for "A Discussion of Peacebuilding, Human Rights & Universality" with Alex Neve and Kirsten Van Houten.
📆 November 5
🕧 12:30- 2:00 pm
📍 Room 3RC060, Richardson College, University of Winnipeg
📚 Book signing to follow.
Space is limited- please RSVP to global.college@uwinnipeg.ca
📆 November 5
🕧 12:30- 2:00 pm
📍 Room 3RC060, Richardson College, University of Winnipeg
📚 Book signing to follow.
Space is limited- please RSVP to global.college@uwinnipeg.ca
October 15, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Join us for "A Discussion of Peacebuilding, Human Rights & Universality" with Alex Neve and Kirsten Van Houten.
📆 November 5
🕧 12:30- 2:00 pm
📍 Room 3RC060, Richardson College, University of Winnipeg
📚 Book signing to follow.
Space is limited- please RSVP to global.college@uwinnipeg.ca
📆 November 5
🕧 12:30- 2:00 pm
📍 Room 3RC060, Richardson College, University of Winnipeg
📚 Book signing to follow.
Space is limited- please RSVP to global.college@uwinnipeg.ca
Good discussion with MP Don Davies on our shared commitment to extending voting enfranchisement to 16- and 17-year-olds. Senators and MPs are working to strengthen Canadian democracy by empowering young people to have a voice in the decisions that shape their future.
October 12, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Good discussion with MP Don Davies on our shared commitment to extending voting enfranchisement to 16- and 17-year-olds. Senators and MPs are working to strengthen Canadian democracy by empowering young people to have a voice in the decisions that shape their future.