At a glance
While senators’ duties are mainly as legislators in Parliament, their work also takes them far beyond, both physically and virtually. Learn more about some of their activities.
Monday, September 27, 2021 – Senator Mary Jane McCallum and Senator Josée Forest-Niesing participate in a webinar organized by Scouts Canada to reflect on the meaning of truth and reconciliation with youth from across the country.
Tuesday, September 28, 2021 – Senator Peter M. Boehm talks about his career path and the role of the Senate in Parliament with Grade 10 students at Riverside Secondary School in Windsor, Ontario.
Wednesday, September 29, 2021 – Senator Ratna Omidvar speaks at Charity Village’s webinar on building diverse and equitable nonprofit boards, along with Tania Cheng, Imagine Canada board member; Mary Barroll, president of TalentEgg; and Trish Mandewo, founder and CEO of Synergy on Boards.
Thursday, September 30, 2021 – Senator Pierre J. Dalphond participates in a workshop on family violence organized by the Fédération des associations de juristes d’expression française de common law (FAJEF) and the Association internationale francophone des intervenants auprès des familles séparées (AIFI). Senator Dalphond discussed aspects of the amended Divorce Act relating to domestic violence with more than 200 participants from across Canada.
Thursday, September 30, 2021 – Senator Robert Black presents the Metcalfe Fair’s board of directors with a certificate to mark their 165th anniversary in the rural south end of Ottawa, Ontario.
Thursday, September 30, 2021 – Senator Brian Francis participates in a flag lowering ceremony, followed by two minutes of silence, in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, on the inaugural National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Senator Francis was humbled to be recognized for the small role he played in sponsoring the legislation to establish this day, which is a direct response to Call to Action 80 of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s report.
Friday, October 1, 2021 – Senator Brian Francis marks Treaty Day with Prince Edward Island Premier Dennis King, Abegweit First Nation Chief Junior Gould and Lennox Island First Nation Chief Darlene Bernard in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. This is the third year P.E.I has officially commemorated the treaties signed between the Mi’kmaq and the Crown in the 1700s to end hostilities and promote peace and friendship.
Wednesday, October 13, 2021 – After a warm welcome from the 254 Cadet Corps, Senator Stan Kutcher meets with Grade 10 and 11 students from King’s-Edgehill School in Windsor, Nova Scotia. He spoke about his work in the Senate and the role the Upper Chamber plays in the legislative process.
Thursday, October 14, 2021 – Senator Robert Black speaks with students of Norwell District Secondary School in Palmerston, Ontario, about his work at the Senate, how he supports agricultural and rural communities and a study on soil health that he hopes senators will undertake.
Sunday, October 17, 2021 – Senator Tony Loffreda speaks at the GOAL MTL soccer tournament and skills competition at Saputo Stadium in Montréal, Quebec. The event, organized by the Goal Initiatives Foundation, promotes mental health and wellness through play.
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At a glance
While senators’ duties are mainly as legislators in Parliament, their work also takes them far beyond, both physically and virtually. Learn more about some of their activities.
Monday, September 27, 2021 – Senator Mary Jane McCallum and Senator Josée Forest-Niesing participate in a webinar organized by Scouts Canada to reflect on the meaning of truth and reconciliation with youth from across the country.
Tuesday, September 28, 2021 – Senator Peter M. Boehm talks about his career path and the role of the Senate in Parliament with Grade 10 students at Riverside Secondary School in Windsor, Ontario.
Wednesday, September 29, 2021 – Senator Ratna Omidvar speaks at Charity Village’s webinar on building diverse and equitable nonprofit boards, along with Tania Cheng, Imagine Canada board member; Mary Barroll, president of TalentEgg; and Trish Mandewo, founder and CEO of Synergy on Boards.
Thursday, September 30, 2021 – Senator Pierre J. Dalphond participates in a workshop on family violence organized by the Fédération des associations de juristes d’expression française de common law (FAJEF) and the Association internationale francophone des intervenants auprès des familles séparées (AIFI). Senator Dalphond discussed aspects of the amended Divorce Act relating to domestic violence with more than 200 participants from across Canada.
Thursday, September 30, 2021 – Senator Robert Black presents the Metcalfe Fair’s board of directors with a certificate to mark their 165th anniversary in the rural south end of Ottawa, Ontario.
Thursday, September 30, 2021 – Senator Brian Francis participates in a flag lowering ceremony, followed by two minutes of silence, in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, on the inaugural National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Senator Francis was humbled to be recognized for the small role he played in sponsoring the legislation to establish this day, which is a direct response to Call to Action 80 of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s report.
Friday, October 1, 2021 – Senator Brian Francis marks Treaty Day with Prince Edward Island Premier Dennis King, Abegweit First Nation Chief Junior Gould and Lennox Island First Nation Chief Darlene Bernard in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. This is the third year P.E.I has officially commemorated the treaties signed between the Mi’kmaq and the Crown in the 1700s to end hostilities and promote peace and friendship.
Wednesday, October 13, 2021 – After a warm welcome from the 254 Cadet Corps, Senator Stan Kutcher meets with Grade 10 and 11 students from King’s-Edgehill School in Windsor, Nova Scotia. He spoke about his work in the Senate and the role the Upper Chamber plays in the legislative process.
Thursday, October 14, 2021 – Senator Robert Black speaks with students of Norwell District Secondary School in Palmerston, Ontario, about his work at the Senate, how he supports agricultural and rural communities and a study on soil health that he hopes senators will undertake.
Sunday, October 17, 2021 – Senator Tony Loffreda speaks at the GOAL MTL soccer tournament and skills competition at Saputo Stadium in Montréal, Quebec. The event, organized by the Goal Initiatives Foundation, promotes mental health and wellness through play.