Will the Temporary Foreign Worker Program Include More Rights and Pathways to Permanency for Workers?
Senator Omidvar asked Senator Gold about changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program.
In the Chamber
Bill S-217: Senator Dalphond Expresses Support for the Frozen Assets Repurposing Act
Senator Dalphond spoke in support of the Frozen Assets Repurposing Act. Bill S-217 was subsequently referred to the Foreign Affairs and International Trade Committee.
Bill S-217: Senator Housakos Expresses Support for the Frozen Assets Repurposing Act
Senator Housakos spoke in support of Bill S-217, the Frozen Assets Repurposing Act.
Will the Government Make Additional Commitments to Accommodate a Wave of Ukrainian Refugees?
Senator Omidvar asked Senator Gold if the government will allow the private sponsorship of Ukrainian refugees.
Speech on Bill S-201: The Voting Age Should be Lowered to 16 Because the Future Belongs to the Young
Senator Omidvar gives a speech in support of Bill S-201, which aims to lower the federal voting age from 18 to 16.
Motion: Calling on the Government to Include Questions on Board Diversity on the T3010 and T1044
Senator Omidvar tabled a motion calling on the CRA to include questions on the T3010 and T1044 on diversity representation on boards of directors.
Senate Modernization: Will Senator Tannas Table a Motion to Address the Problem of the Senate Being Rushed?
Senator Omidvar asked Senator Tannas if he will table a motion on the issue of Senators being rushed to pass legislation.
Bill C-2: Will the Government Allow Applicants to Average Revenue Decline Over a Span of 12 Months?
Senator Omidvar asked Minister Freeland if the government is willing to provide greater flexibility in forecasting revenue decline.
Bill 21: What Will the Government do to Protect the Rights of Minorities? Will the Use of the “Notwithstanding” Clause be Challenged?
Senator Omidvar asked Senator Gold what the government will do to protect the rights of minorities no matter where they live.
Bill S-216: Senator Mercer and Senator Martin Express Support for the Effective and Accountable Charities Act
Senator Mercer and Senator Martin spoke in support of the Effective and Accountable Charities Act. Bill S-216 subsequently passed in the Senate.