Tuesday, October 6, 2020 — Senators Donna Dasko (top right) and Murray Sinclair (bottom right) speak to 70 students from the Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy’s governance and institutions class, where they discussed the role of the Senate and presented their observations on the legislative process during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Wednesday, October 7, 2020 — Senator Yonah Martin speaks with a student while attending a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the British Columbia Christian Academy’s new permanent location in Coquitlam, British Columbia

Thursday, October 8, 2020 — Senator Paula Simons reads to Grade 2 and 3 students at the Archbishop Joseph MacNeil School during READ IN Week in Edmonton, Alberta.

Sunday, October 11, 2020 — Senators Kim Pate, Wanda Elaine Thomas Bernard, Donna Dasko, Marilou McPhedran, Mobina S.B. Jaffer, Julie Miville-Dechêne, Chantal Petitclerc, Pat Duncan, and Marty Deacon participate in a virtual meeting with girls from Girl2Leader on International Day of the Girl.

Thursday, October 15, 2020 — Senator Ratna Omidvar participates alongside Canada’s Ambassador to the UN, Bob Rae, and Canadian Ambassador to Mexico, Graeme Clarke, in a discussion on leadership and careers with youth interested in pursuing a career in diplomacy and politics. The event was organized by the United Nations Association in Canada.

Thursday, October 15, 2020 — Senator René Cormier discusses his work concerning official languages during a session of the Canadian Parents for French virtual conference.

Friday, October 16, 2020 — Senator Salma Ataullahjan speaks about her recent work in international human rights and the role of the Senate to a Grade 11 law class from Leamington District Secondary School in Leamington, Ontario.

Sunday, October 18, 2020 — Senators Judith Keating, Lucie Moncion, Raymonde Gagné, Donna Dasko, Chantal Petitclerc, Rosa Galvez, Kim Pate, Paula Simons, Patti LaBoucane-Benson, Salma Atauallahjan, Marilou McPhedran, and Julie Miville-Dechêne gather at the Famous Five monument to commemorate Persons Day with Canada’s Ambassador for Women, Peace and Security, Jacqueline O’Neill.

Monday, October 19, 2020 — Senators Rosemary Moodie (top left) and Diane Bellemare (not pictured) host a panel on childcare and a feminist economic recovery with Senator Julie Miville-Dechêne (bottom right), economist Armine Yalnizan (top right) and Carleton University associate professor Jennifer Robson (bottom left).

Wednesday, October 21, 2020 — Senator Doug Black continues his virtual tour of Alberta with a virtual visit to the town of Hinton, where he spoke with a diverse group of local stakeholders about issues facing the community.