What is the Government’s Position on the Plan to Remove an Electoral Riding in Toronto?
Senator Omidvar asked Senator Gold what the government's position is on a redistribution plan that will result in Toronto losing an electoral riding.
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Mentorship Program Sims to Boost Number of Black Youth in GTA Construction
According to the 2018 Ontario's Apprenticeship Strategy, less than two per cent of people in apprenticeships in Ontario are visible minorities. This program hopes to change those numbers.
VIDEO: What are community benefits? Metrolinx’s Eglinton Crosstown LRT Community Benefit Agreement
Watch a short video explaining what community benefits are and how they were successfully pursued through Toronto's Eglinton Crosstown LRT project.
SPEECH: Bill C-71, Amendments to the Firearms Act
"This Bill provides some reasonable measures that help strengthen our firearm laws in Canada. Extending background checks to include a person’s life history, not only the previous 5 years, is a reasonable approach."
Senators’ Responses to the Attack in Toronto
On April 24, 2018 a number of Senators rose in the Chamber to respond to the tragic events that took place the day before in Toronto. The city and indeed our entire country mourns the loss of family members and friends. Our hope is that these words will offer comfort and solidarity for those in need of support.
OPINION: Amazon HQ2 Would Be Yet Another Great Canadian Immigration Story
In Toronto, Amazon's HQ2 would be yet another successful immigration story. This year, Amazon must choose whether to stay in America or apply for dual citizenship in Canada, where the right types of investments are underway. All they have to do is say "yes."