Speaker of the Senate
Speaker’s Statement – D’Arcy McPherson – Tribute on Departure
Honourable senators, I wish to inform you that one of our managers will soon be leaving the Senate to take on new challenges. D’Arcy McPherson began his career in the Senate 24 years ago as a parliamentary reporter. In the ensuing years he took on positions of increasing responsibility, and for the last 11 years has served as Editor in Chief and Manager of Debates and Publications.
He will be taking this experience to British Columbia, where he will serve as Director of Hansard Services with their Legislative Assembly. Our loss is their gain.
The Debates are a fundamental tool in communicating our work publicly, and preserving it for history. As this is the last week for which D’Arcy will be responsible for the production of our Debates, I would like to thank him for his devotion to this institution.
On behalf of all senators and staff, I thank you for your professionalism, your dedication and your many years of service to the Senate, and I wish you the best of luck in all your future endeavours.