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Groupe progressiste du Sénat

@progsenat.bsky.social

3 days ago

« Que ce soit en Saskatchewan ou ailleurs au Canada, le suicide demeure un grave problème de santé publique. » Sénatrice Tracy Muggli, Saskatchewan, Groupe progressiste du Sénat

Cette semaine au #SenCA, la sénatrice Muggli a parlé de la prévention du suicide & la sensibilisation de la population à ce phénomène, soulignant le travail des travailleurs sociaux, surtout dans sa province, la Saskatchewan. Lisez/regardez sa déclaration ici : theprogressives.ca/fr/au-senat/...

Progressive Senate Group

@progsenate.bsky.social

3 days ago

"Suicide remains a serious public health concern in both Saskatchewan and Canada." Senator Tracy Muggli, Saskatchewan, Progressive Senate Group

This week in #SenCA, Senator Tracy Muggli spoke about suicide awareness and prevention, highlighting the important work being done on this issue by social workers, especially in her home province of Saskatchewan. Read/watch her statement here: theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat...

Senator Percy Downe

@senatordowne.bsky.social

3 days ago

My bill, #S217, Fairness for All Canadian Taxpayers Act (measuring the tax gap to fight international tax evasion) has been adopted at third reading in the Senate: ow.ly/N8B750Ytc5B

#SenCA #cdnpoli

Progressive Senate Group

@progsenate.bsky.social

4 days ago

“Let us not turn a blind eye to these worrying signs. Social media and influencers are contributing to this, so we must find a way to create a healthy and inclusive climate in our schools.“ Senator Julie Miville-Dechêne, Quebec (Inkerman), Progressive Senate Group

In case you missed it, Senator @jmivilledechene.bsky.social delivered a statement in #SenCA this week about International Women’s Day, raising concerns about gender-based violence. Read/watch it here: theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat...

Senator Kim Pate

@kpateonthehill.bsky.social

4 days ago

Today the Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee supported Tona’s Law (Bill S-205) — an important step toward eliminating solitary confinement in federal prisons.

#TonasLaw #BillS205 #EndSolitary #HumanRights #PrisonReform #SenCA #CdnPoli

Senator Percy Downe

@senatordowne.bsky.social

4 days ago

Interesting presentation delivered by BGen Mark Parsons on Canada's military growth opportunities in #PEI during the Greater Charlottetown Area Chamber of Commerce meeting today. Thank you to Charlottetown Chamber President Julie Hambly for the opportunity to attend.

#SenCA #cdnpoli

pardon me but 🇨🇦📎

@izizia.com

4 days ago

Nice save, Senate. I hope the Commons buys you a beer, eh?

#SenCA #cdnpoli

Groupe progressiste du Sénat

@progsenat.bsky.social

6 days ago

« Le rôle du Canada doit demeurer enraciné dans les principes humanitaires, les échanges constructifs, le dialogue ouvert et la recherche de solutions pratiques. » Sénatrice Judy White, Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador, Groupe progressiste du Sénat

La sénatrice Judy White a récemment prononcé une déclaration au #SenCA sur les relations canado-cubaines. Lisez/regardez ce qu’elle a dit : theprogressives.ca/fr/au-senat/...

Progressive Senate Group

@progsenate.bsky.social

6 days ago

“Canada’s role should remain grounded in humanitarian principles, constructive engagement, open dialogue and a focus on practical solutions.” Senator Judy White, Newfoundland and Labrador, Progressive Senate Group

Senator White recently delivered a statement in #SenCA about Canada-Cuba relations. Read/watch what she said: theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat...

Canadian Senators Group/e des sénateurs canadiens

@csg-gsc.bsky.social

1 week ago

Happy #InternationalWomensDay! Celebrating the strength, resilience, brilliance, and achievements of women everywhere today and every day! 💜🌍

#CSG #SenCA #cdnpoli #IWD2026

Canadian Senators Group/e des sénateurs canadiens

@csg-gsc.bsky.social

1 week ago

Bonne #JournéeInternationaleDesFemmes! Célébrons la force, la résilience, le talent et les réussites des femmes partout aujourd’hui et chaque jour. 💜🌍

#GSC #SenCA #polcan #JIF2026

Senator Kim Pate

@kpateonthehill.bsky.social

1 week ago

On International Women’s Day, we celebrate the strength, leadership, and resilience of women and girls everywhere. 1/3

#InternationalWomensDay #IWD2026 #WomenInSport #PWHL #GenderEquality #SenCA #CdnPoli

Senator Kim Pate

@kpateonthehill.bsky.social

1 week ago

Bear Witness Day calls on us to confront these failures, honour Canada’s commitments to reconciliation, and invest in building up children, families, and communities rather than abandoning them to harmful systems of institutionalization. 3/3

#BearWitnessDay #JordansPrinciple #SenCA #CdnPoli

Senator Marty Deacon

@senatormartydeacon.bsky.social

1 week ago

As we cheer on athletes participating in the Winter Paralympic Games. I want to highlight the strength, talent and determination of athletes who continue to redefine what’s possible in sport. Go Canada Go!

#SenCA #Paralympics2026 #MilanCortina2026 #TeamCanada

Progressive Senate Group

@progsenate.bsky.social

1 week ago

"What about cyberwarfare? Whether it is state actors or non‑state actors who engage in trying to influence elections or referenda through cyberwarfare and cyber-activity, what do you do about it?" Senator Danièle Henkel, Quebec (Alma), Progressive Senate Group

During Committee of the Whole in #SenCA last week, Senator Daniele Henkel asked questions of Anton Boegman respecting his appointment as Foreign Influence Transparency Commissioner. Read/watch the exchange here: theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat...

Groupe progressiste du Sénat

@progsenat.bsky.social

1 week ago

« Comment comptez-vous traiter ces zones grises sans stigmatiser des communautés ni freiner des échanges légitimes? » Sénatrice Danièle Henkel, Québec (Alma), Groupe progressiste du Sénat

En comité plénier au #SenCA la semaine dernière, la sénatrice Danièle Henkel a posé des questions à Anton Boegman relativement à sa nomination au poste de commissaire à la transparence en matière d’influence étrangère. Lisez/regardez cet échange ici : theprogressives.ca/fr/au-senat/...

Groupe progressiste du Sénat

@progsenat.bsky.social

1 week ago

« Qu’en est-il de la cyberguerre? Qu’il s’agisse d’acteurs étatiques ou non étatiques qui tentent d’influencer des élections ou des référendums au moyen de la cyberguerre et de la cyberactivité, que ferez-vous à ce sujet? » Sénateur Andrew Cardozo, Ontario, Groupe progressiste du Sénat

En comité plénier au #SenCA la semaine dernière, le sénateur Andrew Cardozo a posé des questions à Anton Boegman relativement à sa nomination au poste de commissaire à la transparence en matière d’influence étrangère. Lisez/regardez cet échange ici : theprogressives.ca/fr/au-senat/...

Progressive Senate Group

@progsenate.bsky.social

1 week ago

"What about cyberwarfare? Whether it is state actors or non‑state actors who engage in trying to influence elections or referenda through cyberwarfare and cyber-activity, what do you do about it?" Senator Andrew Cardozo, Ontario, Progressive Senate Group

During Committee of the Whole in #SenCA last week, Senator Andrew Cardozo asked questions of Anton Boegman respecting his appointment as Foreign Influence Transparency Commissioner. Read/watch the exchange here: theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat...

Groupe progressiste du Sénat

@progsenat.bsky.social

1 week ago

« Comment votre commissariat s’assurera-t-il que le registre de transparence en matière d’influence étrangère, qui est attendu depuis longtemps, enregistre les activités financières menées au moyen de cryptomonnaies, en particulier lorsque ces transactions sont opaques, rapides et transfrontalières? » Sénateur Marty Klyne, Saskatchwan, Groupe progressiste du Sénat

En comité plénier au #SenCA la semaine dernière, le sénateur Marty Klyne a posé des questions à Anton Boegman relativement à sa nomination au poste de commissaire à la transparence en matière d’influence étrangère. Lisez/regardez cet échange ici : theprogressives.ca/fr/au-senat/...

Progressive Senate Group

@progsenate.bsky.social

1 week ago

"How will your office ensure that the long-awaited foreign influence transparency registry captures financial activities conducted through crypto-currency, particularly when these transactions are opaque, rapid and cross borders?" Senator Marty Klyne, Saskatchwan, Progressive Senate Group

During Committee of the Whole in #SenCA last week, Senator Marty Klyne asked questions of Anton Boegman respecting his appointment as Foreign Influence Transparency Commissioner. Read/watch the exchange here: theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat...

Deep Green Design

@deepgreendesign.bsky.social

1 week ago

Sea level much higher than assumed in most coastal hazard assessments - Nature Meta-analyses on a global scale show that the measured coastal mean sea level is higher than assumed in most coastal hazard assessments.

#IToldYouSo:😒🧪

Sea level much higher than assumed in most coastal hazard assessments

www.nature.com/articles/s41...

I hate being right about these things.

#CdnPoli #Climate #SeaLevelRise #SenCA
#SeaLevelRiseWillEraseThis

Vivre dans la Dignité / Living with Dignity

@vivredignite.bsky.social

1 week ago

Special Joint Committee on Medical Assistance in Dying – new members
www.parl.ca/committees/e...
They will now review eligibility & assess preparedness for MAID where mental illness is the sole underlying condition.
#AMAD helped extend the exclusion until March 17, 2027.
#HoC #SenCA

Senator Percy Downe

@senatordowne.bsky.social

1 week ago

AGAR: Government needs to act on report about rise in men contacting gambling helpline Turn on any sporting event and you will be inundated with advertising for gambling apps.

AGAR: Government needs to act on report about rise in men contacting gambling helpline

torontosun.com/opinion/colu... via The Toronto Sun

#bansportsbettingads #cdnpoli #SenCA #PEI

Senator Kim Pate

@kpateonthehill.bsky.social

1 week ago

#BillC4 #Privacy #Democracy #DigitalRights #DataProtection #SenCA #CdnPoli

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Senator Kim Pate

@kpateonthehill.bsky.social

1 week ago

Digital Privacy Under Bill C-4 YouTube video by Kim Pate

Canadians should have a say in how their personal information is collected and used, especially by political parties seeking their vote. 1/3

Watch my speech on digital privacy under Bill C-4: youtu.be/Gj-UCrDpUOk

#BillC4 #Privacy #Democracy #DigitalRights #DataProtection #SenCA #CdnPoli

Senator Percy Downe

@senatordowne.bsky.social

1 week ago

New study finds sharp rise in young men contacting Ontario gambling helpline A new research study suggests the rate of young men contacting Ontario's mental-health helpline for gambling-related problems has increased by more than 300 per cent since the province allowed private...

New study finds sharp rise in young men contacting Ontario gambling helpline via @thecanadianpressnews.ca.web.brid.gy

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#bansportsbettingads #cdnpoli #PEI #SenCA

Hon. Amina Gerba, MBA, C.Q.

@amy61.bsky.social

2 weeks ago

Dans le cadre du Mois de l’histoire des Noirs, j’ai eu le privilège de rencontrer les élèves de 5e et 6e année de l’école élémentaire catholique Roger-Saint-Denis.

#sengage #senca #community #blackhistorymonth

Groupe progressiste du Sénat

@progsenat.bsky.social

2 weeks ago

« Le gouvernement renouvellera-t-il aujourd’hui son engagement à réformer les lois canadiennes sur la non-divulgation de la séropositivité? » Sénateur Kristopher Wells, Alberta, Groupe progressiste du Sénat

Aujourd'hui est la Journée de sensibilisation « le VIH n’est pas un crime ». Pendant la période des questions au #SenCA cette semaine, le sénateur @drkristopherwells.bsky.social a posé des questions sur la non-divulgation de la séropositivité. Lisez/regardez ici : theprogressives.ca/fr/au-senat/...

Progressive Senate Group

@progsenate.bsky.social

2 weeks ago

"Will the government today renew its commitment to reforming Canada’s laws on HIV non-disclosure?" Senator Kristopher Wells, Alberta, Progressive Senate Group

Today is international HIV Is Not A Crime Awareness Day. During Question Period in #SenCA this week, Senator @drkristopherwells.bsky.social asked about HIV non-disclosure. Read/watch the exchange here: theprogressives.ca/in-the-senat...

Senator Percy Downe

@senatordowne.bsky.social

2 weeks ago

Great meeting with Prince Edward Islander Heather Cassidy, along with Lori Martin and Tayyaba Fiaz with the Canadian Dental Hygienists Association to discuss the social and economic impact of dental hygiene in our country and seek ways to improve access to care for all. 🦷🪥

#PEI #cndpoli #SenCA