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Senator Rob Black poses with students in a school library.

Monday, January 15, 2024 – Senator Iris G. Petten, front row, fifth from left; school visit, organized by SENgage, with students from Amalgamated Academy; Bay Roberts, Newfoundland and Labrador.
Monday, January 15, 2024 – Senator Iris G. Petten, front row, fifth from left; school visit, organized by SENgage, with students from Amalgamated Academy; Bay Roberts, Newfoundland and Labrador.

Tuesday, January 16, 2024 – Senator Wanda Thomas Bernard, top right, virtual meeting, organized by SENgage, with students from Bert Church High School, Airdrie, Alberta.Tuesday, January 16, 2024 – Senator Wanda Thomas Bernard, top right, virtual meeting, organized by SENgage, with students from Bert Church High School, Airdrie, Alberta.

Monday, January 22, 2024 – Senator Paula Simons; school visit organized by SENgage; John D. Bracco Junior High School, Edmonton, Alberta.Monday, January 22, 2024 – Senator Paula Simons; school visit organized by SENgage; John D. Bracco Junior High School, Edmonton, Alberta.

Tuesday, January 16, 2024 – Senator Robert Black, far right; school visit organized by SENgage; Brant Avenue Public School, Guelph, Ontario.Tuesday, January 16, 2024 – Senator Robert Black, far right; school visit organized by SENgage; Brant Avenue Public School, Guelph, Ontario.

Friday, January 19, 2024 – Senator Dawn Anderson, right, and Minister Lucy Kuptana responsible for Housing and for the Status of Women; meeting with the new minister to understand her portfolio and build a relationship; Legislative Assembly of the Northwest Territories, Yellowknife, Northwest Territories.
Friday, January 19, 2024 – Senator Dawn Anderson, right, and Minister Lucy Kuptana responsible for Housing and for the Status of Women; meeting with the new minister to understand her portfolio and build a relationship; Legislative Assembly of the Northwest Territories, Yellowknife, Northwest Territories.

Friday, January 19, 2024 – Senator Yvonne Boyer, centre; school visit to discuss how the work of the Senate impacts lives, organized by SENgage; St. Michael Catholic High School, Kemptville, Ontario.Friday, January 19, 2024 – Senator Yvonne Boyer, centre; school visit to discuss how the work of the Senate impacts lives, organized by SENgage; St. Michael Catholic High School, Kemptville, Ontario.

Saturday, January 20, 2024 – Senator Paula Simons and balloon gnomes; Deep Freeze: A Byzantine Winter Festival; Edmonton, Alberta.
Saturday, January 20, 2024 – Senator Paula Simons and balloon gnomes; Deep Freeze: A Byzantine Winter Festival; Edmonton, Alberta.

Monday, January 22, 2024 – Senator Paula Simons; school visit organized by SENgage; West Haven Public School, Leduc, Alberta.Monday, January 22, 2024 – Senator Paula Simons; school visit organized by SENgage; West Haven Public School, Leduc, Alberta.

Tuesday, January 23, 2024 – Senator Marie-Françoise Mégie; virtual meeting, organized by SENgage, to discuss the role of the Senate with students from À la Découverte School, Edmonton, Alberta.
Tuesday, January 23, 2024 – Senator Marie-Françoise Mégie; virtual meeting, organized by SENgage, to discuss the role of the Senate with students from À la Découverte School, Edmonton, Alberta.

Tuesday, January 23, 2024 – Senator Brian Francis, left; meeting with students to discuss the true history of Canada and its relationship with Epekwitkewaq Mi’kmaq and other Indigenous peoples; Stonepark Intermediate School, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island.
Tuesday, January 23, 2024 – Senator Brian Francis, left; meeting with students to discuss the true history of Canada and its relationship with Epekwitkewaq Mi’kmaq and other Indigenous peoples; Stonepark Intermediate School, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island.

Thursday, January 25, 2024 – Senator Tony Loffreda; keynote speaker on the Canadian economy, inflation, and housing affordability at the Conférences de Piedmont; Montréal, Québec. Photo credit: Xavier Palou
Thursday, January 25, 2024 – Senator Tony Loffreda; keynote speaker on the Canadian economy, inflation, and housing affordability at the Conférences de Piedmont; Montréal, Québec. Photo credit: Xavier Palou

Saturday, January 27, 2024 – Senator Rebecca Patterson, centre; participating in the role of governor general in Laurentian University’s Model Parliament alongside students and alumni, coordinated by SENgage; Senate Chamber, Senate of Canada Building, Ottawa, Ontario. Photo credit: Laurentian University
Saturday, January 27, 2024 – Senator Rebecca Patterson, centre; participating in the role of governor general in Laurentian University’s Model Parliament alongside students and alumni, coordinated by SENgage; Senate Chamber, Senate of Canada Building, Ottawa, Ontario. Photo credit: Laurentian University

Sunday, January 28, 2024 – From left: Senator Tony Loffreda, CEO of the MUHC Foundation Marie-Hélène Laramée, President of Pink in the City Denise Vourtzoumis, Director of the Breast Cancer Clinic at the MUHC, Dr. Sarkis Meterissian, and Bobby Vourtzoumis; plaque unveiling ceremony in honour of Pink in the City; McGill University Health Centre, Montréal, Quebec. Photo credit: MUHC Foundation
Sunday, January 28, 2024 – From left: Senator Tony Loffreda, CEO of the MUHC Foundation Marie-Hélène Laramée, President of Pink in the City Denise Vourtzoumis, Director of the Breast Cancer Clinic at the MUHC, Dr. Sarkis Meterissian, and Bobby Vourtzoumis; plaque unveiling ceremony in honour of Pink in the City; McGill University Health Centre, Montréal, Quebec. Photo credit: MUHC Foundation

Monday, January 29, 2024 – Senators Bernadette Clement and Marie-Françoise Mégie, seated from left to right; tour of the Senate Chamber with students from Charles-Sauriol Elementary School; Senate of Canada Building, Ottawa, Ontario.
Monday, January 29, 2024 – Senators Bernadette Clement and Marie-Françoise Mégie, seated from left to right; tour of the Senate Chamber with students from Charles-Sauriol Elementary School; Senate of Canada Building, Ottawa, Ontario.

Friday, February 2, 2024 – Senator Patti LaBoucane-Benson, centre, back row; meeting coordinated by SENgage to deliver a speech during the University of Alberta’s Women in Business Club 2024 Gala; University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta. Photo credit: University of Alberta
Friday, February 2, 2024 – Senator Patti LaBoucane-Benson, centre, back row; meeting coordinated by SENgage to deliver a speech during the University of Alberta’s Women in Business Club 2024 Gala; University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta. Photo credit: University of Alberta

Monday, February 5, 2024 – Senator Andrew Cardozo and Usher of the Black Rod, M. Greg Peters, third and fourth from left; tour of the Senate for members of the Institute of Public Administration of Canada (National Capital Region); Senate Chamber, Senate of Canada Building, Ottawa, Ontario.
Monday, February 5, 2024 – Senator Andrew Cardozo and Usher of the Black Rod, M. Greg Peters, third and fourth from left; tour of the Senate for members of the Institute of Public Administration of Canada (National Capital Region); Senate Chamber, Senate of Canada Building, Ottawa, Ontario.

Tuesday, February 6, 2024 – Senator Ratna Omidvar, right, and the Rt. Hon. Adrienne Clarkson, former Governor General of Canada; Canada’s Difference Makers event organized by the Institute for Canadian Citizenship, which honoured Ms. Clarkson’s leadership and commitment to upholding the ideals of belonging and inclusion; Toronto, Ontario.
Tuesday, February 6, 2024 – Senator Ratna Omidvar, right, and the Rt. Hon. Adrienne Clarkson, former Governor General of Canada; Canada’s Difference Makers event organized by the Institute for Canadian Citizenship, which honoured Ms. Clarkson’s leadership and commitment to upholding the ideals of belonging and inclusion; Toronto, Ontario.

Tuesday, February 6, 2024 – Senators from all caucuses and groups; reception for Black History Month hosted by the African Canadian Senate Group and sponsored by the Speaker of the Senate Raymonde Gagné, guests included parliamentarians, diplomats and prominent African Canadians from across the country; Parliament Hill, Ottawa, Ontario.
Tuesday, February 6, 2024 – Senators from all caucuses and groups; reception for Black History Month hosted by the African Canadian Senate Group and sponsored by the Speaker of the Senate Raymonde Gagné, guests included parliamentarians, diplomats and prominent African Canadians from across the country; Parliament Hill, Ottawa, Ontario.

Wednesday, February 7, 2024 – Senator Marty Deacon, front row, third from right, swearing-in ceremony of the 2023-2024 Senate Pages in the Senate Chamber; Senate of Canada Building, Ottawa, Ontario.
Wednesday, February 7, 2024 – Senator Marty Deacon, front row, third from right, swearing-in ceremony of the 2023-2024 Senate Pages in the Senate Chamber; Senate of Canada Building, Ottawa, Ontario.

Wednesday, February 7, 2024 – Senator Amina Gerba, front row; fourth from left; tour of the Senate and discussion of her journey to the Senate with members of International House from the University of Ottawa, coordinated by SENgage; Wellington Committee Rooms, Ottawa, Ontario.
Wednesday, February 7, 2024 – Senator Amina Gerba, front row; fourth from left; tour of the Senate and discussion of her journey to the Senate with members of International House from the University of Ottawa, coordinated by SENgage; Wellington Committee Rooms, Ottawa, Ontario.

Wednesday, February 7, 2024 – Senator Rose-May Poirier, second from right with Fédération nationale des conseils scolaires francophones (FNCSF) Communications Advisor Thérèse Osakanu, FNCSF board member Jean-Sébastien Blais, and FNCSF President Simon Cloutier; meeting about minority French language education; Parliament Hill, Ottawa, Ontario.
Wednesday, February 7, 2024 – Senator Rose-May Poirier, second from right with Fédération nationale des conseils scolaires francophones (FNCSF) Communications Advisor Thérèse Osakanu, FNCSF board member Jean-Sébastien Blais, and FNCSF President Simon Cloutier; meeting about minority French language education; Parliament Hill, Ottawa, Ontario.

At a glance

Senator Rob Black poses with students in a school library.

Monday, January 15, 2024 – Senator Iris G. Petten, front row, fifth from left; school visit, organized by SENgage, with students from Amalgamated Academy; Bay Roberts, Newfoundland and Labrador.
Monday, January 15, 2024 – Senator Iris G. Petten, front row, fifth from left; school visit, organized by SENgage, with students from Amalgamated Academy; Bay Roberts, Newfoundland and Labrador.

Tuesday, January 16, 2024 – Senator Wanda Thomas Bernard, top right, virtual meeting, organized by SENgage, with students from Bert Church High School, Airdrie, Alberta.Tuesday, January 16, 2024 – Senator Wanda Thomas Bernard, top right, virtual meeting, organized by SENgage, with students from Bert Church High School, Airdrie, Alberta.

Monday, January 22, 2024 – Senator Paula Simons; school visit organized by SENgage; John D. Bracco Junior High School, Edmonton, Alberta.Monday, January 22, 2024 – Senator Paula Simons; school visit organized by SENgage; John D. Bracco Junior High School, Edmonton, Alberta.

Tuesday, January 16, 2024 – Senator Robert Black, far right; school visit organized by SENgage; Brant Avenue Public School, Guelph, Ontario.Tuesday, January 16, 2024 – Senator Robert Black, far right; school visit organized by SENgage; Brant Avenue Public School, Guelph, Ontario.

Friday, January 19, 2024 – Senator Dawn Anderson, right, and Minister Lucy Kuptana responsible for Housing and for the Status of Women; meeting with the new minister to understand her portfolio and build a relationship; Legislative Assembly of the Northwest Territories, Yellowknife, Northwest Territories.
Friday, January 19, 2024 – Senator Dawn Anderson, right, and Minister Lucy Kuptana responsible for Housing and for the Status of Women; meeting with the new minister to understand her portfolio and build a relationship; Legislative Assembly of the Northwest Territories, Yellowknife, Northwest Territories.

Friday, January 19, 2024 – Senator Yvonne Boyer, centre; school visit to discuss how the work of the Senate impacts lives, organized by SENgage; St. Michael Catholic High School, Kemptville, Ontario.Friday, January 19, 2024 – Senator Yvonne Boyer, centre; school visit to discuss how the work of the Senate impacts lives, organized by SENgage; St. Michael Catholic High School, Kemptville, Ontario.

Saturday, January 20, 2024 – Senator Paula Simons and balloon gnomes; Deep Freeze: A Byzantine Winter Festival; Edmonton, Alberta.
Saturday, January 20, 2024 – Senator Paula Simons and balloon gnomes; Deep Freeze: A Byzantine Winter Festival; Edmonton, Alberta.

Monday, January 22, 2024 – Senator Paula Simons; school visit organized by SENgage; West Haven Public School, Leduc, Alberta.Monday, January 22, 2024 – Senator Paula Simons; school visit organized by SENgage; West Haven Public School, Leduc, Alberta.

Tuesday, January 23, 2024 – Senator Marie-Françoise Mégie; virtual meeting, organized by SENgage, to discuss the role of the Senate with students from À la Découverte School, Edmonton, Alberta.
Tuesday, January 23, 2024 – Senator Marie-Françoise Mégie; virtual meeting, organized by SENgage, to discuss the role of the Senate with students from À la Découverte School, Edmonton, Alberta.

Tuesday, January 23, 2024 – Senator Brian Francis, left; meeting with students to discuss the true history of Canada and its relationship with Epekwitkewaq Mi’kmaq and other Indigenous peoples; Stonepark Intermediate School, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island.
Tuesday, January 23, 2024 – Senator Brian Francis, left; meeting with students to discuss the true history of Canada and its relationship with Epekwitkewaq Mi’kmaq and other Indigenous peoples; Stonepark Intermediate School, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island.

Thursday, January 25, 2024 – Senator Tony Loffreda; keynote speaker on the Canadian economy, inflation, and housing affordability at the Conférences de Piedmont; Montréal, Québec. Photo credit: Xavier Palou
Thursday, January 25, 2024 – Senator Tony Loffreda; keynote speaker on the Canadian economy, inflation, and housing affordability at the Conférences de Piedmont; Montréal, Québec. Photo credit: Xavier Palou

Saturday, January 27, 2024 – Senator Rebecca Patterson, centre; participating in the role of governor general in Laurentian University’s Model Parliament alongside students and alumni, coordinated by SENgage; Senate Chamber, Senate of Canada Building, Ottawa, Ontario. Photo credit: Laurentian University
Saturday, January 27, 2024 – Senator Rebecca Patterson, centre; participating in the role of governor general in Laurentian University’s Model Parliament alongside students and alumni, coordinated by SENgage; Senate Chamber, Senate of Canada Building, Ottawa, Ontario. Photo credit: Laurentian University

Sunday, January 28, 2024 – From left: Senator Tony Loffreda, CEO of the MUHC Foundation Marie-Hélène Laramée, President of Pink in the City Denise Vourtzoumis, Director of the Breast Cancer Clinic at the MUHC, Dr. Sarkis Meterissian, and Bobby Vourtzoumis; plaque unveiling ceremony in honour of Pink in the City; McGill University Health Centre, Montréal, Quebec. Photo credit: MUHC Foundation
Sunday, January 28, 2024 – From left: Senator Tony Loffreda, CEO of the MUHC Foundation Marie-Hélène Laramée, President of Pink in the City Denise Vourtzoumis, Director of the Breast Cancer Clinic at the MUHC, Dr. Sarkis Meterissian, and Bobby Vourtzoumis; plaque unveiling ceremony in honour of Pink in the City; McGill University Health Centre, Montréal, Quebec. Photo credit: MUHC Foundation

Monday, January 29, 2024 – Senators Bernadette Clement and Marie-Françoise Mégie, seated from left to right; tour of the Senate Chamber with students from Charles-Sauriol Elementary School; Senate of Canada Building, Ottawa, Ontario.
Monday, January 29, 2024 – Senators Bernadette Clement and Marie-Françoise Mégie, seated from left to right; tour of the Senate Chamber with students from Charles-Sauriol Elementary School; Senate of Canada Building, Ottawa, Ontario.

Friday, February 2, 2024 – Senator Patti LaBoucane-Benson, centre, back row; meeting coordinated by SENgage to deliver a speech during the University of Alberta’s Women in Business Club 2024 Gala; University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta. Photo credit: University of Alberta
Friday, February 2, 2024 – Senator Patti LaBoucane-Benson, centre, back row; meeting coordinated by SENgage to deliver a speech during the University of Alberta’s Women in Business Club 2024 Gala; University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta. Photo credit: University of Alberta

Monday, February 5, 2024 – Senator Andrew Cardozo and Usher of the Black Rod, M. Greg Peters, third and fourth from left; tour of the Senate for members of the Institute of Public Administration of Canada (National Capital Region); Senate Chamber, Senate of Canada Building, Ottawa, Ontario.
Monday, February 5, 2024 – Senator Andrew Cardozo and Usher of the Black Rod, M. Greg Peters, third and fourth from left; tour of the Senate for members of the Institute of Public Administration of Canada (National Capital Region); Senate Chamber, Senate of Canada Building, Ottawa, Ontario.

Tuesday, February 6, 2024 – Senator Ratna Omidvar, right, and the Rt. Hon. Adrienne Clarkson, former Governor General of Canada; Canada’s Difference Makers event organized by the Institute for Canadian Citizenship, which honoured Ms. Clarkson’s leadership and commitment to upholding the ideals of belonging and inclusion; Toronto, Ontario.
Tuesday, February 6, 2024 – Senator Ratna Omidvar, right, and the Rt. Hon. Adrienne Clarkson, former Governor General of Canada; Canada’s Difference Makers event organized by the Institute for Canadian Citizenship, which honoured Ms. Clarkson’s leadership and commitment to upholding the ideals of belonging and inclusion; Toronto, Ontario.

Tuesday, February 6, 2024 – Senators from all caucuses and groups; reception for Black History Month hosted by the African Canadian Senate Group and sponsored by the Speaker of the Senate Raymonde Gagné, guests included parliamentarians, diplomats and prominent African Canadians from across the country; Parliament Hill, Ottawa, Ontario.
Tuesday, February 6, 2024 – Senators from all caucuses and groups; reception for Black History Month hosted by the African Canadian Senate Group and sponsored by the Speaker of the Senate Raymonde Gagné, guests included parliamentarians, diplomats and prominent African Canadians from across the country; Parliament Hill, Ottawa, Ontario.

Wednesday, February 7, 2024 – Senator Marty Deacon, front row, third from right, swearing-in ceremony of the 2023-2024 Senate Pages in the Senate Chamber; Senate of Canada Building, Ottawa, Ontario.
Wednesday, February 7, 2024 – Senator Marty Deacon, front row, third from right, swearing-in ceremony of the 2023-2024 Senate Pages in the Senate Chamber; Senate of Canada Building, Ottawa, Ontario.

Wednesday, February 7, 2024 – Senator Amina Gerba, front row; fourth from left; tour of the Senate and discussion of her journey to the Senate with members of International House from the University of Ottawa, coordinated by SENgage; Wellington Committee Rooms, Ottawa, Ontario.
Wednesday, February 7, 2024 – Senator Amina Gerba, front row; fourth from left; tour of the Senate and discussion of her journey to the Senate with members of International House from the University of Ottawa, coordinated by SENgage; Wellington Committee Rooms, Ottawa, Ontario.

Wednesday, February 7, 2024 – Senator Rose-May Poirier, second from right with Fédération nationale des conseils scolaires francophones (FNCSF) Communications Advisor Thérèse Osakanu, FNCSF board member Jean-Sébastien Blais, and FNCSF President Simon Cloutier; meeting about minority French language education; Parliament Hill, Ottawa, Ontario.
Wednesday, February 7, 2024 – Senator Rose-May Poirier, second from right with Fédération nationale des conseils scolaires francophones (FNCSF) Communications Advisor Thérèse Osakanu, FNCSF board member Jean-Sébastien Blais, and FNCSF President Simon Cloutier; meeting about minority French language education; Parliament Hill, Ottawa, Ontario.

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