Senator Marty Deacon
@senatormartydeacon.bsky.social
Canadian Senator representing the region of Waterloo, Ontario
Today is Firefighters' National Memorial Day. I wish to thank those who risk their lives protecting us and our land from the flames, and remember those who have given their lives in this selfless service to their communities
September 14, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Today is Firefighters' National Memorial Day. I wish to thank those who risk their lives protecting us and our land from the flames, and remember those who have given their lives in this selfless service to their communities
It was an honour as a senator to support and speak today at the World Blind Golf Championships hosted in Simcoe (Renton). Fifteen countries, 115 athletes and their guides. An incredible display of the power of sport.
August 8, 2025 at 4:49 PM
It was an honour as a senator to support and speak today at the World Blind Golf Championships hosted in Simcoe (Renton). Fifteen countries, 115 athletes and their guides. An incredible display of the power of sport.
🇨🇦 From coast to coast to coast, wishing all a Happy Canada Day, 2025. The people, the places, family and friends, a day to savour and celebrate! 🇨🇦 #CanadaDay
July 1, 2025 at 3:47 PM
🇨🇦 From coast to coast to coast, wishing all a Happy Canada Day, 2025. The people, the places, family and friends, a day to savour and celebrate! 🇨🇦 #CanadaDay
This National Indigenous Peoples Day, I am reminded of the work we did under the leadership of Ava Hill and the acclamation of the Commonwealth Sport Declaration on Reconciliation and Partnership with Indigenous People.
#NationalIndigenousPeoplesDay
www.commonwealthsport.com/news/3786113...
#NationalIndigenousPeoplesDay
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June 21, 2025 at 9:09 PM
This National Indigenous Peoples Day, I am reminded of the work we did under the leadership of Ava Hill and the acclamation of the Commonwealth Sport Declaration on Reconciliation and Partnership with Indigenous People.
#NationalIndigenousPeoplesDay
www.commonwealthsport.com/news/3786113...
#NationalIndigenousPeoplesDay
www.commonwealthsport.com/news/3786113...
A great afternoon of expertise, presentations and discussion on National Health and Fitness Day. The Canadian Health and Fitness Institute hosted an informative and timely virtual/in-person event.
#NHFD2025, #LetsMoveCanada
#BougeonsCanada
#NHFD2025, #LetsMoveCanada
#BougeonsCanada
June 9, 2025 at 4:15 PM
A great afternoon of expertise, presentations and discussion on National Health and Fitness Day. The Canadian Health and Fitness Institute hosted an informative and timely virtual/in-person event.
#NHFD2025, #LetsMoveCanada
#BougeonsCanada
#NHFD2025, #LetsMoveCanada
#BougeonsCanada
Congratulations to runners, walkers, families and volunteers at Ottawa Tamarack Race Weekend 2025!
May 26, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Congratulations to runners, walkers, families and volunteers at Ottawa Tamarack Race Weekend 2025!
Grateful to be in Amsterdam as we proudly remember the liberation of Apeldoorn by the 5th Canadian Armoured Division in April 1945, 80 years ago. Looking forward to the annual Aprilfeesten and the upcoming King's birthday as well! And as always, the tulips are welcome this time of year.
April 23, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Grateful to be in Amsterdam as we proudly remember the liberation of Apeldoorn by the 5th Canadian Armoured Division in April 1945, 80 years ago. Looking forward to the annual Aprilfeesten and the upcoming King's birthday as well! And as always, the tulips are welcome this time of year.
Canada signing onto the Macolin Convention would be a great first step in this regard, especially as Canada looks to shore up alliance across the Atlantic, which includes our cultural ties through sport.
April 3, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Canada signing onto the Macolin Convention would be a great first step in this regard, especially as Canada looks to shore up alliance across the Atlantic, which includes our cultural ties through sport.
It was an honour to give the opening address at the @coe.int Macolin Community Conference in Ottawa this week. The explosion of online gambling & promotion has increased the odds of match manipulation at every level of sport. More collaboration with our international peers to counter this threat.
April 3, 2025 at 5:05 PM
It was an honour to give the opening address at the @coe.int Macolin Community Conference in Ottawa this week. The explosion of online gambling & promotion has increased the odds of match manipulation at every level of sport. More collaboration with our international peers to counter this threat.
Attendees included leaders of international think tanks and research institutes, scholars, contributing experts from T7 task forces, members of other G7 engagement groups, Think20 (T20) representatives, civil society voices, practitioners, diplomats and government delegates.
April 3, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Attendees included leaders of international think tanks and research institutes, scholars, contributing experts from T7 task forces, members of other G7 engagement groups, Think20 (T20) representatives, civil society voices, practitioners, diplomats and government delegates.
It was a pleasure to attend the Think7 Summit this week, which brought together global experts for strategic discussions in my hometown of Waterloo Ontario at CIGI for important discussions at this critical moment in international relations.
April 3, 2025 at 4:52 PM
It was a pleasure to attend the Think7 Summit this week, which brought together global experts for strategic discussions in my hometown of Waterloo Ontario at CIGI for important discussions at this critical moment in international relations.
Takeaways: we should not waste this crisis, now is the time to build Canada, diversifying our economy is critical, removing barriers to growth essential, we can find creative approaches to build, we need to collaborate to solve the challenges and Waterloo Region is uniquely positioned to lead.
March 28, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Takeaways: we should not waste this crisis, now is the time to build Canada, diversifying our economy is critical, removing barriers to growth essential, we can find creative approaches to build, we need to collaborate to solve the challenges and Waterloo Region is uniquely positioned to lead.
Thank you Nabil Fahel for moderating another stimulating discussion in Waterloo. Dan Mathieson, Chair of Ontario's Provincial land development facilitation office & Dorothy McCabe, Mayor of Waterloo & Chair of the large urban caucus provided great insight into the immediate & long term needs.
March 28, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Thank you Nabil Fahel for moderating another stimulating discussion in Waterloo. Dan Mathieson, Chair of Ontario's Provincial land development facilitation office & Dorothy McCabe, Mayor of Waterloo & Chair of the large urban caucus provided great insight into the immediate & long term needs.
A great few days, high energy and packed stands at the U Sport Women’s Hockey Championships hosted in Waterloo Region(Elmira). Waterloo Warriors (hosts) fell to Bishop’s in an exciting final. Great games, thanks to all!
March 25, 2025 at 6:25 PM
A great few days, high energy and packed stands at the U Sport Women’s Hockey Championships hosted in Waterloo Region(Elmira). Waterloo Warriors (hosts) fell to Bishop’s in an exciting final. Great games, thanks to all!
A perfect opportunity to honour Monique Allain in person for receiving the King Charles III Coronation Medal. The U Sport Women’s Hockey Championship was fabulous in Elmira. Monique's dedication to learning, mental performance and excellence continues.
March 25, 2025 at 6:24 PM
A perfect opportunity to honour Monique Allain in person for receiving the King Charles III Coronation Medal. The U Sport Women’s Hockey Championship was fabulous in Elmira. Monique's dedication to learning, mental performance and excellence continues.
The values of sport, its power to unite, build & connect makes me proud to congratulate Kristy Coventry as the 10th President of the IOC. An olympic swimmer from Zimbabwe & the first woman to hold this position; the future for our athletes and coaches will be bright worldwide.
March 22, 2025 at 1:13 PM
The values of sport, its power to unite, build & connect makes me proud to congratulate Kristy Coventry as the 10th President of the IOC. An olympic swimmer from Zimbabwe & the first woman to hold this position; the future for our athletes and coaches will be bright worldwide.
Always a wonderful opportunity to meet young women interested in pursuing politics and policy work. Great to listen and speak to this incredible group of graduate and undergraduate students from @torontomet.bsky.social
March 20, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Always a wonderful opportunity to meet young women interested in pursuing politics and policy work. Great to listen and speak to this incredible group of graduate and undergraduate students from @torontomet.bsky.social
The St. Paddy’s Day ☘️ celebrated at the Ireland Embassy was a very special opportunity to meet Irish leaders while enjoying music,dancers and Irish Cuisine.
March 20, 2025 at 1:21 PM
The St. Paddy’s Day ☘️ celebrated at the Ireland Embassy was a very special opportunity to meet Irish leaders while enjoying music,dancers and Irish Cuisine.
Congratulations Andrew! You have represented Kitchener-Waterloo and Canada so well and we could not be more proud. #SpecialOlympics #Turin2025
March 13, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Congratulations Andrew! You have represented Kitchener-Waterloo and Canada so well and we could not be more proud. #SpecialOlympics #Turin2025
The Special Olympics have begun in Turin, Italy! Good luck to our athletes from #SOTeamCanada25 who will be showcasing their skills and determination on a global stage as they take on miconseptions and change attitudes toward people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
March 8, 2025 at 8:56 PM
The Special Olympics have begun in Turin, Italy! Good luck to our athletes from #SOTeamCanada25 who will be showcasing their skills and determination on a global stage as they take on miconseptions and change attitudes toward people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
This International Women’s Day I want to thank my daughters, family and friends who continue to inspire, support and challenge me every day. #IWD2025
March 8, 2025 at 1:38 PM
This International Women’s Day I want to thank my daughters, family and friends who continue to inspire, support and challenge me every day. #IWD2025
Happy to welcome the new CEO for Canada’s Chamber of Commerce to Washington this week. Candace Laing is leading a group from the manufacturing sector that will also be meeting on trade and development with US partners. We met, listened and spoke with many participants
March 7, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Happy to welcome the new CEO for Canada’s Chamber of Commerce to Washington this week. Candace Laing is leading a group from the manufacturing sector that will also be meeting on trade and development with US partners. We met, listened and spoke with many participants
Meeting face to face in Washington with representatives of the House and the Senate was critical to our concerns with tariffs and other common issues, and demonstrating how resolving this matter is to our mutual benefit.
March 7, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Meeting face to face in Washington with representatives of the House and the Senate was critical to our concerns with tariffs and other common issues, and demonstrating how resolving this matter is to our mutual benefit.