At a glance
While senators’ duties are mainly as legislators in Parliament, their work also takes them far beyond, both physically and virtually. Learn more about some of their activities.
Monday, April 4, 2022 – Senator Michèle Audette participates in a virtual discussion with students pursuing an education in social work at Cégep de Sainte Foy in Québec City, Quebec. The class asked her questions about provincial policy decisions and shared their thoughts about Bill C-92, First Nations language instruction and the concept of cultural safety.
Tuesday, April 5, 2022 – Students at Innisdale Secondary School in Barrie, Ontario, host Senator Marty Deacon during an event organized by SENgage. The senator spoke about her role as a parliamentarian and her work as a member of both the Senate Committee on National Security and Defence and the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade.
Friday, April 8, 2022 – Senators Rosa Galvez and Stan Kutcher take part in a virtual panel on parliamentarians’ use of scientific knowledge with graduate students studying molecular science at Ryerson University. Senators discussed how science can best be communicated to those who shape Canada’s laws.
Tuesday, April 12, 2022 – Senators Kim Pate and Colin Deacon virtually visit students at Rothesay High School in Rothesay, New Brunswick. The group discussed Bill S-233, the National Framework for a Guaranteed Livable Basic Income Act, which Senator Pate introduced in Parliament.
Wednesday, April 13, 2022 – During a visit organized by Yukon’s Aurora Virtual School and SENgage, Senator Pat Duncan speaks with secondary students from across the territory about the Senate’s role in Parliament and senators’ work.
Wednesday, April 13, 2022 – Senator David M. Wells visits a class at Gonzaga High School in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, as part of a youth outreach event organized by SENgage. He spoke to students about his role as a senator, the history of the Senate of Canada and the federal legislative process.
Wednesday, April 13, 2022 – The Speaker of the Senate, Senator George J. Furey leads an official mission to highlight the 80th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Canada and Greece. From left to right, senators Leo Housakos and Tony Loffreda, President Constantino An. Tassoulas of the Greek Parliament, Speaker Furey, Senator Raymonde Saint-Germain, and Mark Allen, Canada’s ambassador to Greece, stand together on the balcony of the Hellenic Parliament where the Canadian flag was flown for a week.
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At a glance
While senators’ duties are mainly as legislators in Parliament, their work also takes them far beyond, both physically and virtually. Learn more about some of their activities.
Monday, April 4, 2022 – Senator Michèle Audette participates in a virtual discussion with students pursuing an education in social work at Cégep de Sainte Foy in Québec City, Quebec. The class asked her questions about provincial policy decisions and shared their thoughts about Bill C-92, First Nations language instruction and the concept of cultural safety.
Tuesday, April 5, 2022 – Students at Innisdale Secondary School in Barrie, Ontario, host Senator Marty Deacon during an event organized by SENgage. The senator spoke about her role as a parliamentarian and her work as a member of both the Senate Committee on National Security and Defence and the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade.
Friday, April 8, 2022 – Senators Rosa Galvez and Stan Kutcher take part in a virtual panel on parliamentarians’ use of scientific knowledge with graduate students studying molecular science at Ryerson University. Senators discussed how science can best be communicated to those who shape Canada’s laws.
Tuesday, April 12, 2022 – Senators Kim Pate and Colin Deacon virtually visit students at Rothesay High School in Rothesay, New Brunswick. The group discussed Bill S-233, the National Framework for a Guaranteed Livable Basic Income Act, which Senator Pate introduced in Parliament.
Wednesday, April 13, 2022 – During a visit organized by Yukon’s Aurora Virtual School and SENgage, Senator Pat Duncan speaks with secondary students from across the territory about the Senate’s role in Parliament and senators’ work.
Wednesday, April 13, 2022 – Senator David M. Wells visits a class at Gonzaga High School in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, as part of a youth outreach event organized by SENgage. He spoke to students about his role as a senator, the history of the Senate of Canada and the federal legislative process.
Wednesday, April 13, 2022 – The Speaker of the Senate, Senator George J. Furey leads an official mission to highlight the 80th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Canada and Greece. From left to right, senators Leo Housakos and Tony Loffreda, President Constantino An. Tassoulas of the Greek Parliament, Speaker Furey, Senator Raymonde Saint-Germain, and Mark Allen, Canada’s ambassador to Greece, stand together on the balcony of the Hellenic Parliament where the Canadian flag was flown for a week.