The Senate
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
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Is it your pleasure, honourable senators, to adopt the motion?
Hon. Senators: Agreed.
(Motion agreed to.)