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Soil is Canada’s unheralded national asset: Senator Simons

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Soil is Canada’s unheralded national asset: Senator Simons

Time for Canada to rethink its Arctic strategy: Senator Marty Deacon

Northern communities on the front line of climate change: Senator Anderson

Canada a sound ally in troubled times: Senator Dean

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2024 a year of milestones and cultural celebrations for ‘the Rock’: Senator Petten

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Prorogation puts Parliament on hold

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Soil is Canada’s unheralded national asset: Senator Simons

December 20, 2024 – It’s vital that we protect and defend our soil, and create economic and social supports that help farmers and ranchers transition to more regenerative practices, Senator Paula Simons writes.

‘The best I can, right to the end’: Senator Cotter retires from the Senate

‘The best I can, right to the end’: Senator Cotter retires from the Senate

December 18, 2024 – One of Canada’s best-known legal ethicists, Senator Brent Cotter brought his legal expertise and public sector experience to the Red Chamber. He retired from the Senate on December 18, 2024.

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December 18, 2024 – Away from the Hill, senators keep in close contact with their communities so they can give regions and minorities a strong voice in Parliament.

Time for Canada to rethink its Arctic strategy: Senator Marty Deacon

December 17, 2024 – To demonstrate its sovereignty in the Arctic and to show NATO that it is a reliable ally, Canada must bolster its military investment and presence in the region, Senator Marty Deacon writes.

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