Senate Business

Senator Donna Dasko: Community benefits and the pursuit of sustainable development

Senator Donna Dasko Senate of Canada May 8, 2019 Bill C-344, jobs, procurement, sustainable development

Watch Senator Donna Dasko support Bill C-344 and make the connection between community benefits and Canada's commitment to the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Senator Tony Dean: Think About What Community Benefits can do for Canadian Communities

Senator Tony Dean Senate of Canada May 3, 2019 Bill C-344, jobs, procurement

Watch Senator Tony Dean unpack multi-partisan support for social enterprises in Canada and the benefits of having community benefits principles at the federal level.

Senator Brian Francis: Community Benefits for Minorities and Indigenous Communities

Senator Brian Francis Senate of Canada May 2, 2019 Bill C-344, indigenous, jobs, procurement, youth

Watch Senator Brian Francis speak to the importance of community benefits and their ability to connect Indigenous youth with job training and mentorship.

Senator Kim Pate Speaks in Favour of the Frozen Assets Repurposing Act

Senator Kim Pate Senate of Canada May 1, 2019 Bill S-259, frozen assets

Watch Senator Kim Pate support the Frozen Assets Repurposing Act and highlight the importance of addressing sexual and gender-based violence causing forced displacement globally.

Senator Lucie Moncion Speaks in Favour of Bill C-344 on Community Benefits

Senator Lucie Moncion Senate of Canada May 1, 2019 Bill C-344, jobs, social procurement

Watch Senator Lucie Moncion speak in support of Bill C-344 and reflect on the success of community benefit projects such as the Lower Mattagami Project in Northern Ontario.

OPINION: Foundations Should be Investing in Infrastructure

Bill Young Policy Options April 29, 2019 charities, CSSB, foundations, NonProfits

"A simple rule change would redirect billions of dollars to projects with a social impact — at no cost to government."

SPEECH: Bill S-259, Frozen Assets Repurposing Act at Second Reading

Ratna Omidvar Senate of Canada April 10, 2019 Bill S-259, frozen assets, migration, refugees

Watch Senator Omidvar deliver her second reading speech on her newest piece of legislation, Bill S-259 the Frozen Assets Repurposing Act. This bill is inspired by a proposal developed by the World Refugee Council, of which she is a member.

Canada’s Social Finance Fund to Launch by 2021

Ratna Omidvar Senate of Canada April 4, 2019 Social Finance

Watch the full exchange between Senators Omidvar and Harder on the implementation of Canada's social finance fund during Senate Question Period.

Celebrating the Work of Farm Radio International

Ratna Omidvar Senate of Canada April 3, 2019 charities, Farm Radio International

Watch as Senator Ratna Omidvar recognizes the work of Farm Radio International to promote local food systems in rural communities across Africa.

WATCH: Champions Reflect on the Success of Community Benefits Day on Parliament Hill

Ratna Omidvar Senate of Canada March 25, 2019 Bill C-344, video

In March, representatives of the Toronto Community Benefits Network, Canada's Building Trade Unions and the United Way Greater Toronto met with Senators to discuss community benefits and Bill C-344. Read more.