QUESTION PERIOD — Prime Minister’s Office
Senate Appointments
June 25, 2025
Senator Gold, this is likely the last question I will ever ask you in your role as the government representative.
First of all, thank you for everything. I will miss you. Now, here is possibly my last question.
On June 17, Chief Accessibility Officer Stéphanie Cadieux released her second report, which is on accessible employment in Canada. The report notes that far too many persons with disabilities who are highly qualified and eager to work still struggle to find a full-time job and earn an income higher than $80,000.
Today’s Senate is more diverse than ever, and we can be proud of that. That being said, one in four Canadians lives with a disability, and we have to acknowledge that this reality is far from reflected in this chamber.
Senator, do you agree with me that the government should do more to ensure that persons with disabilities are better represented in future Senate appointments?
Thank you for the question. I will miss you too, my dear colleague. You were here when I arrived eight and a half years ago, and you are truly an outstanding colleague.
I cannot speak to the process or the Prime Minister’s decisions regarding appointments, but I certainly share your point of view. We must continue to make progress to make this chamber and our public places inclusive in every sense of the word.
