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2023
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‘Two countries, one heart’: U.S. President gives joint address to Parliament
March 24, 2023
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‘True friends’: European Commission head gives joint address to Parliament
March 8, 2023
News Release
Appointment of the 10th Parliamentary Poet Laureate
February 8, 2023
2022
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Senate recalled in anticipation of public business
December 14, 2022
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Senate recalled in anticipation of public business
November 16, 2022
People
IN PICTURES: A tribute to Queen Elizabeth II
September 16, 2022
People
For Queen and Country: The end of Canada’s Elizabethan Age
September 8, 2022
Statement
The Passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
September 8, 2022
People
On Her Majesty’s Public Service: Celebrating 70 years of Queen Elizabeth II
March 23, 2022
News
‘We want to live’: Ukraine President addresses Canada’s Parliament
March 15, 2022
News Release
Adjournment period of the Senate extended
February 18, 2022
News Release
Senate recalled in anticipation of public business
February 16, 2022
Statement
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of Canada: A Celebration of Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee
February 6, 2022
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Adjournment period of the Senate extended
January 12, 2022
2021
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Senate joins Toys for Tots campaign
December 17, 2021
Statement
The Passing of the Honourable Josée Forest-Niesing
November 20, 2021
Statement
Statement from the Speaker of the Senate
October 28, 2021
How & Why
How a synthetic treatment is reinvigorating some of Centre Block’s original residents
July 28, 2021
Statement
The Passing of the Honourable Judith Keating, Q.C.
July 19, 2021
News Release
Senate recalled in anticipation of public business
April 28, 2021
People
In memoriam: His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh
April 9, 2021
News Release
The Passing of His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh
April 9, 2021
News Release
Change of sitting time on Friday, March 26, 2021
March 22, 2021
News Release
Adjournment period of the Senate extended
March 20, 2021
News Release
Senate recalled in anticipation of public business
March 12, 2021
News Release
Adjournment period of the Senate extended
February 25, 2021
News Release
Adjournment period of the Senate extended
February 19, 2021
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Appointment of the ninth Parliamentary Poet Laureate
February 3, 2021
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Adjournment period of the Senate extended
January 27, 2021
2020
Statement
The Passing of the Honourable Elaine McCoy
December 29, 2020
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Adjournment period of the Senate extended
November 28, 2020
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Senate Speaker pays tribute to our veterans
November 10, 2020
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Senate partners with University of Victoria for virtual Victoria Forum
November 5, 2020
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New light show on Senate of Canada Building honours our fallen heroes
November 2, 2020
News Release
Senate recalled in anticipation of COVID-19 measures
September 28, 2020
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Senate recalled in anticipation of COVID-19 measures
July 22, 2020
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Adjournment period of the Senate extended
May 29, 2020
News Release
Senate recalled in anticipation of COVID-19 legislation
May 12, 2020
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Senate recalled in anticipation of COVID-19 measures
April 29, 2020
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Speaker extends adjournment of Senate in response to COVID-19
April 17, 2020
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Speaker recalls Senate in anticipation of COVID-19 legislation
April 9, 2020
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Senate recalled in anticipation of COVID-19 legislation
March 22, 2020
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Senate of Canada extends adjournment in response to COVID-19
March 13, 2020
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The Senate of Canada adopts preventative measures in response to COVID-19
March 12, 2020
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‘Accept no limitation’: Black History Month in the Senate
February 28, 2020
News
Order! Commonwealth speakers meet in Ottawa
January 15, 2020
Speech
Welcoming remarks at the Opening Ceremony of the 25th Commonwealth Speakers and Presiding Officers Conference
January 7, 2020
2019
How & Why
Senate Sitting Order: An Explanation
September 3, 2019
How & Why
How votes work in the Senate
August 27, 2019
How & Why
The 125-year-old mystery of an exceptional Senate treasure
July 16, 2019
News
Commemorating the anniversary of Centre Block’s reconstruction
July 11, 2019
Speech
Remarks at a celebration of Poetry at the Library of Parliament
May 8, 2019
How & Why
Parliamentary diplomacy: How senators shaped public policy
April 26, 2019
News Release
Senate Chamber launches video broadcasting
March 14, 2019
Speech
Remarks on the occasion of the opening of the Room of Remembrance
February 5, 2019
How & Why
Senate Speaker: keeping Chamber debate constructive and orderly
January 11, 2019
2018
Speech
Welcoming remarks at the Senate of Canada Building Handover
December 13, 2018
Speech
Remarks at the Parliament Building Closing Reception
November 27, 2018
News
Senators honour five Canadian veterans on Remembrance Day
November 8, 2018
Speech
Speech at the 21st Annual Ceremony of Remembrance
November 2, 2018
Speech
Closing remarks for the Address to Parliament by His Excellency Mark Rutte, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of the Netherlands
October 25, 2018
People
Meet Canada’s newest senators 2018
October 22, 2018
Opinion
Work-life balance tough in a 24-hour news cycle, but help is available for parliamentarians: Speaker Furey
October 16, 2018
How & Why
Untangling the mystery of Parliament Hill’s Green Man
October 9, 2018
News
At a glance
September 21, 2018
How & Why
Family Honours: Showcasing heraldry in the Senate Speaker’s chambers
September 10, 2018
How & Why
The Senate Mace: From historical weapon to symbol of monarchy
August 28, 2018
News
At a glance
July 27, 2018
How & Why
Echoes of antiquity in the Senate Speaker’s chambers
July 26, 2018
How & Why
Uniforms of the Red Chamber
July 5, 2018
News
Indigenous youth share their vision of a new relationship with Canada
June 21, 2018
News
At a glance
June 15, 2018
How & Why
‘Not seeing the clock’ and other quirky Senate traditions
May 16, 2018
How & Why
Visit the hidden corners of Centre Block with the expanded Senate Virtual Tour
May 3, 2018
News
Senators show solidarity with Humboldt hockey victims
April 13, 2018
Speech
Welcoming remarks on the occasion of the installation of the 8th Parliamentary Poet Laureate
March 27, 2018
News
Appointment of a new Parliamentary Poet Laureate
January 24, 2018
How & Why
Speaker’s Parade: The formal start to Senate sittings
January 19, 2018
2017
STATEMENT
Statement by the Speaker: Passing of the Honourable Tobias C. Enverga, Jr.
November 16, 2017
News
Eight senators remember a veteran who has inspired them
November 9, 2017
News
Senate pages are sworn in
November 8, 2017
Speech
Remarks at the Unveiling of the decorative window commemorating the 150th anniversary of Confederation
November 6, 2017
News
Senate Chamber hosts historic Governor General’s installation ceremony
October 4, 2017
How & Why
Senate throne takes centre stage for Governor General’s swearing-in
October 2, 2017
Speech
Remarks on the occasion of the farewell reception for Canada’s 28th Governor General
September 28, 2017
News
Speaker Furey welcomes Newfoundland and Labrador Youth Choirs to the Senate
June 29, 2017
News
Showing the path forward — youth leaders indigenize the Senate
June 21, 2017
News
Past, present, future — Senate Symposium puts Canada 150 in context
June 12, 2017
News
‘No higher honour’: Portrait of former Speaker Senator Housakos unveiled
June 9, 2017
News
Paying tribute to public lives and public service
June 5, 2017
News
Celebrating 75 years of Canada-Norway diplomatic relations
June 1, 2017
News
Children For Peace on Parliament Hill
May 15, 2017
News
Speaker Furey commemorates the Battle of the Atlantic
May 7, 2017
News
Chamber music — senators host an evening on the healing power of song
May 2, 2017
News
Speaker Furey represents Senate as Malala Yousafzai becomes honorary citizen
April 18, 2017
Speech
Closing remarks for the Address to Parliament by Ms. Malala Yousafzai
April 12, 2017
News
Senate pages begin new chapter
April 7, 2017
Speech
Speech at the opening of a special Library of Parliament Exhibit – Foundations: The Words that Shaped Canada
March 9, 2017
News
Senate Social: An evening of meeting and tweeting
March 1, 2017
News
Honouring the Life and Legacy of Lincoln Alexander
February 8, 2017
2016
News
Remembrance at the Senate
November 10, 2016
News
Talking Education in the Red Chamber
November 8, 2016
Speech
Speech at the 19th Annual Ceremony of Remembrance
November 3, 2016
News
Welcoming remarks to participants of the Teachers’ Institute on Canadian Parliamentary Democracy
November 1, 2016
News
Senators Take a Day to Honour the Navy and Coast Guard
October 27, 2016
News
Visit of the Honourable Tom Osborne, Speaker of the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly
October 18, 2016
Speech
Opening remarks for Rolling Rampage on Parliament Hill
October 6, 2016
Speech
Welcoming remarks for Cuba Cultural Night on the Hill
October 3, 2016
Speech
Speech on the occasion of South Korea’s National Day and Armed Forces Day
September 29, 2016
People
Indigenous Youth Leaders on the Hill
July 13, 2016
News
A century of mourning: Honouring the Newfoundland Regiment
July 1, 2016
Speech
Closing remarks for the Address to Parliament by the Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States of America
June 29, 2016
News
Senator Jaffer welcomes youth from Ottawa’s Bangladesh Muslim Community
June 21, 2016
News
Youth Leaders in the Senate
June 10, 2016
News
American Students on the Hill
May 31, 2016
News
Forum for Young Canadians
May 27, 2016
News
Ukrainian parliamentary interns inspired by Senate Speaker
May 16, 2016
Speech
Speech at the Unveiling of the Official Portrait of the Right Honourable Paul Martin
May 11, 2016
News
Speaker Nolin Portrait Unveiled
May 10, 2016
Speech
Welcoming remarks for the Senate celebration of Asian Heritage Month
May 3, 2016
News
Senate Honours Canadian Cooperation in Haiti
April 25, 2016
News
Statement by the Speaker on the 90th birthday of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of Canada
April 21, 2016
News
Senate Speaker welcomes Nobel Prize-winning physicist
March 14, 2016
How & Why
Why Parliamentary Diplomacy Matters
February 28, 2016
News
Appointment of a new Parliamentary Poet Laureate
January 5, 2016
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