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2021

The Passing of His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh

The Passing of His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh

Change of sitting time on Friday, March 26, 2021

Change of sitting time on Friday, March 26, 2021

Adjournment period of the Senate extended

Adjournment period of the Senate extended

Senate recalled in anticipation of public business

Senate recalled in anticipation of public business

Adjournment period of the Senate extended

Adjournment period of the Senate extended

February 25, 2021

Adjournment period of the Senate extended

Adjournment period of the Senate extended

February 19, 2021

Appointment of the ninth Parliamentary Poet Laureate

Appointment of the ninth Parliamentary Poet Laureate

February 3, 2021

Adjournment period of the Senate extended

Adjournment period of the Senate extended

January 27, 2021

2020

The Passing of the Honourable Elaine McCoy

The Passing of the Honourable Elaine McCoy

December 29, 2020

Adjournment period of the Senate extended

Adjournment period of the Senate extended

November 28, 2020

Senate Speaker pays tribute to our veterans

Senate Speaker pays tribute to our veterans

November 10, 2020

Senate partners with University of Victoria for virtual Victoria Forum

Senate partners with University of Victoria for virtual Victoria Forum

November 5, 2020

New light show on Senate of Canada Building honours our fallen heroes

New light show on Senate of Canada Building honours our fallen heroes

November 2, 2020

Senate recalled in anticipation of COVID-19 measures

Senate recalled in anticipation of COVID-19 measures

September 28, 2020

Senate recalled in anticipation of COVID-19 measures

Senate recalled in anticipation of COVID-19 measures

Adjournment period of the Senate extended

Adjournment period of the Senate extended

Senate recalled in anticipation of COVID-19 legislation

Senate recalled in anticipation of COVID-19 legislation

Senate recalled in anticipation of COVID-19 measures

Senate recalled in anticipation of COVID-19 measures

Speaker extends adjournment of Senate in response to COVID-19

Speaker extends adjournment of Senate in response to COVID-19

Speaker recalls Senate in anticipation of COVID-19 legislation

Speaker recalls Senate in anticipation of COVID-19 legislation

Senate recalled in anticipation of COVID-19 legislation

Senate recalled in anticipation of COVID-19 legislation

Senate of Canada extends adjournment in response to COVID-19

Senate of Canada extends adjournment in response to COVID-19

The Senate of Canada adopts preventative measures in response to COVID-19

The Senate of Canada adopts preventative measures in response to COVID-19

‘Accept no limitation’: Black History Month in the Senate

‘Accept no limitation’: Black History Month in the Senate

February 28, 2020

Order! Commonwealth speakers meet in Ottawa

Order! Commonwealth speakers meet in Ottawa

January 15, 2020

Welcoming remarks at the Opening Ceremony of the 25th Commonwealth Speakers and Presiding Officers Conference

Welcoming remarks at the Opening Ceremony of the 25th Commonwealth Speakers...

January 7, 2020

2019

Senate Sitting Order: An Explanation

Senate Sitting Order: An Explanation

September 3, 2019

How votes work in the Senate

How votes work in the Senate

August 27, 2019

The 125-year-old mystery of an exceptional Senate treasure

The 125-year-old mystery of an exceptional Senate treasure

Commemorating the anniversary of Centre Block’s reconstruction

Commemorating the anniversary of Centre Block’s reconstruction

Remarks at a celebration of Poetry at the Library of Parliament

Remarks at a celebration of Poetry at the Library of Parliament

Parliamentary diplomacy: How senators shaped public policy

Parliamentary diplomacy: How senators shaped public policy

Senate Chamber launches video broadcasting

Senate Chamber launches video broadcasting

Remarks on the occasion of the opening of the Room of Remembrance

Remarks on the occasion of the opening of the Room of Remembrance

February 5, 2019

Senate Speaker: keeping Chamber debate constructive and orderly

Senate Speaker: keeping Chamber debate constructive and orderly

January 11, 2019

2018

Welcoming remarks at the Senate of Canada Building Handover

Welcoming remarks at the Senate of Canada Building Handover

December 13, 2018

Remarks at the Parliament Building Closing Reception

Remarks at the Parliament Building Closing Reception

November 27, 2018

Senators honour five Canadian veterans on Remembrance Day

Senators honour five Canadian veterans on Remembrance Day

November 8, 2018

Speech at the 21st Annual Ceremony of Remembrance

Speech at the 21st Annual Ceremony of Remembrance

November 2, 2018

Closing remarks for the Address to Parliament by His Excellency Mark Rutte, Prime Minister of the Kingdom...

Closing remarks for the Address to Parliament by His Excellency Mark Rutte,...

October 25, 2018

Meet Canada’s newest senators 2018

Meet Canada’s newest senators 2018

October 22, 2018

Work-life balance tough in a 24-hour news cycle, but help is available for parliamentarians: Speaker...

Work-life balance tough in a 24-hour news cycle, but help is available...

October 16, 2018

Untangling the mystery of Parliament Hill’s Green Man

Untangling the mystery of Parliament Hill’s Green Man

October 9, 2018

September 21, 2018

Family Honours: Showcasing heraldry in the Senate Speaker’s chambers

Family Honours: Showcasing heraldry in the Senate Speaker’s chambers

September 10, 2018

The Senate Mace: From historical weapon to symbol of monarchy

The Senate Mace: From historical weapon to symbol of monarchy

August 28, 2018

Echoes of antiquity in the Senate Speaker’s chambers

Echoes of antiquity in the Senate Speaker’s chambers

Uniforms of the Red Chamber

Uniforms of the Red Chamber

Uniforms of the Red Chamber

Uniforms of the Red Chamber

Indigenous youth share their vision of a new relationship with Canada

Indigenous youth share their vision of a new relationship with Canada

‘Not seeing the clock’ and other quirky Senate traditions

‘Not seeing the clock’ and other quirky Senate traditions

‘Not seeing the clock’ and other quirky Senate traditions

‘Not seeing the clock’ and other quirky Senate traditions

Visit the hidden corners of Centre Block with the expanded Senate Virtual Tour

Visit the hidden corners of Centre Block with the expanded Senate Virtual...

Visit the hidden corners of Centre Block with the expanded Senate Virtual Tour

Visit the hidden corners of Centre Block with the expanded Senate Virtual...

Senators show solidarity with Humboldt hockey victims

Senators show solidarity with Humboldt hockey victims

Welcoming remarks on the occasion of the installation of the 8th Parliamentary Poet Laureate

Welcoming remarks on the occasion of the installation of the 8th Parliamentary...

Appointment of a new Parliamentary Poet Laureate

Appointment of a new Parliamentary Poet Laureate

January 24, 2018

Speaker’s Parade: The formal start to Senate sittings

Speaker’s Parade: The formal start to Senate sittings

January 19, 2018

Speaker’s Parade: The formal start to Senate sittings

Speaker’s Parade: The formal start to Senate sittings

January 19, 2018

2017

Statement by the Speaker: Passing of the Honourable Tobias C. Enverga, Jr.

Statement by the Speaker: Passing of the Honourable Tobias C. Enverga,...

November 16, 2017

Eight senators remember a veteran who has inspired them

Eight senators remember a veteran who has inspired them

November 9, 2017

Senate pages are sworn in

Senate pages are sworn in

November 8, 2017

Remarks at the Unveiling of the decorative window commemorating the 150th anniversary of Confederation

Remarks at the Unveiling of the decorative window commemorating the 150th...

November 6, 2017

Senate Chamber hosts historic Governor General’s installation ceremony

Senate Chamber hosts historic Governor General’s installation ceremony

October 4, 2017

Senate throne takes centre stage for Governor General’s swearing-in

Senate throne takes centre stage for Governor General’s swearing-in

October 2, 2017

Remarks on the occasion of the farewell reception for Canada’s 28th Governor General

Remarks on the occasion of the farewell reception for Canada’s 28th Governor...

September 28, 2017

Speaker Furey welcomes Newfoundland and Labrador Youth Choirs to the Senate

Speaker Furey welcomes Newfoundland and Labrador Youth Choirs to the Senate

Showing the path forward — youth leaders indigenize the Senate

Showing the path forward — youth leaders indigenize the Senate

Past, present, future — Senate Symposium puts Canada 150 in context

Past, present, future — Senate Symposium puts Canada 150 in context

‘No higher honour’: Portrait of former Speaker Senator Housakos unveiled

‘No higher honour’: Portrait of former Speaker Senator Housakos unveiled

Paying tribute to public lives and public service

Paying tribute to public lives and public service

Celebrating 75 years of Canada-Norway diplomatic relations

Celebrating 75 years of Canada-Norway diplomatic relations

Children For Peace on Parliament Hill

Children For Peace on Parliament Hill

Speaker Furey commemorates the Battle of the Atlantic

Speaker Furey commemorates the Battle of the Atlantic

Chamber music — senators host an evening on the healing power of song

Chamber music — senators host an evening on the healing power of song

Speaker Furey represents Senate as Malala Yousafzai becomes honorary citizen

Speaker Furey represents Senate as Malala Yousafzai becomes honorary citizen...

Closing remarks for the Address to Parliament by Ms. Malala Yousafzai

Closing remarks for the Address to Parliament by Ms. Malala Yousafzai

Senate pages begin new chapter

Senate pages begin new chapter

Speech at the opening of a special Library of Parliament Exhibit – Foundations: The Words that Shaped...

Speech at the opening of a special Library of Parliament Exhibit – Foundations:...

Senate Social: An evening of meeting and tweeting

Senate Social: An evening of meeting and tweeting

Honouring the Life and Legacy of Lincoln Alexander

Honouring the Life and Legacy of Lincoln Alexander

February 8, 2017

2016

Remembrance at the Senate

Remembrance at the Senate

November 10, 2016

Talking Education in the Red Chamber

Talking Education in the Red Chamber

November 8, 2016

Speech at the 19th Annual Ceremony of Remembrance

Speech at the 19th Annual Ceremony of Remembrance

November 3, 2016

Welcoming remarks to participants of the Teachers’ Institute on Canadian Parliamentary Democracy

Welcoming remarks to participants of the Teachers’ Institute on Canadian...

November 1, 2016

Senators Take a Day to Honour the Navy and Coast Guard

Senators Take a Day to Honour the Navy and Coast Guard

October 27, 2016

Visit of the Honourable Tom Osborne, Speaker of the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly

Visit of the Honourable Tom Osborne, Speaker of the Newfoundland and Labrador...

October 18, 2016

Opening remarks for Rolling Rampage on Parliament Hill

Opening remarks for Rolling Rampage on Parliament Hill

October 6, 2016

Welcoming remarks for Cuba Cultural Night on the Hill

Welcoming remarks for Cuba Cultural Night on the Hill

October 3, 2016

Speech on the occasion of South Korea’s National Day and Armed Forces Day

Speech on the occasion of South Korea’s National Day and Armed Forces Day

September 29, 2016

Indigenous Youth Leaders on the Hill

Indigenous Youth Leaders on the Hill

A century of mourning: Honouring the Newfoundland Regiment

A century of mourning: Honouring the Newfoundland Regiment

Closing remarks for the Address to Parliament by the Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United...

Closing remarks for the Address to Parliament by the Honorable Barack Obama,...

Senator Jaffer welcomes youth from Ottawa’s Bangladesh Muslim Community

Senator Jaffer welcomes youth from Ottawa’s Bangladesh Muslim Community

Youth Leaders in the Senate

Youth Leaders in the Senate

American Students on the Hill

American Students on the Hill

Forum for Young Canadians

Forum for Young Canadians

Ukrainian parliamentary interns inspired by Senate Speaker

Ukrainian parliamentary interns inspired by Senate Speaker

Speech at the Unveiling of the Official Portrait of the Right Honourable Paul Martin

Speech at the Unveiling of the Official Portrait of the Right Honourable...

Speaker Nolin Portrait Unveiled

Speaker Nolin Portrait Unveiled

Welcoming remarks for the Senate celebration of Asian Heritage Month

Welcoming remarks for the Senate celebration of Asian Heritage Month

Senate Honours Canadian Cooperation in Haiti

Senate Honours Canadian Cooperation in Haiti

Statement by the Speaker on the 90th birthday of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of Canada

Statement by the Speaker on the 90th birthday of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth...

Senate Speaker welcomes Nobel Prize-winning physicist

Senate Speaker welcomes Nobel Prize-winning physicist

Why Parliamentary Diplomacy Matters

Why Parliamentary Diplomacy Matters

February 28, 2016

Appointment of a new Parliamentary Poet Laureate

Appointment of a new Parliamentary Poet Laureate

January 5, 2016