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Motion to Salute the Contribution of the Honourable Irwin Cotler to the Defence of Human Rights and the Fight Against Racism and Anti-Semitism Adopted

November 20, 2024


Hon. Marc Gold (Government Representative in the Senate)

Pursuant to notice of November 19, 2024, moved:

That the Senate:

(a)salute the contribution of the Honourable Irwin Cotler, P.C., to the defence of human rights and the fight against racism and anti-Semitism;

(b)recall his political contribution as Attorney General and Minister of Justice from 2003 to 2006; and

(c)condemn the death threats against him orchestrated by agents of a foreign regime.

The Hon. the Speaker [ + ]

Is it your pleasure, honourable senators, to adopt the motion?

Hon. Senators: Agreed.

(Motion agreed to.)

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