10 Jun, 2010 | By Senator Serge Joyal | By ignorance or design, we have undermined an integral part of our Constitution and our democracy.
7 Jun, 2010 | By Senator Art Eggleton | Poverty in Canada presents more then the obvious symptoms. Not only does it trap people in an endless cycle that is nearly impossible to break, it also has a significant impact on their health. To put it simply poverty is making people sick, very sick.
7 Jun, 2010 | By Senator Percy Downe | It's an age-old story - young men and women, going off to war for their country. The lucky return unharmed; others return with injuries, some very serious - both physical and psychological. Their sacrifices are appreciated by those they so willingly fought for and we try to show that appreciation in many ways; whether it be our participation in ceremonies, or other important events, we give honour where honour is due. After all, it is our obligation to support these veterans and their families in every way possible.
7 May, 2010 | By Senator Wilfred Moore | A letter to the editor that Senator Moore wrote to the National Post in response to their editorial on Senator Ruth’s warning to advocacy groups.
26 Apr, 2010 | By Senator Claudette Tardif | Linguistic duality is an intrinsic part of our Canadian identity and values. Bill C-232 aims to amend the Supreme Court Act by adding an additional requirement in the selection of Supreme Court judges: that of understanding both official languages without the assistance of an interpreter.
26 Apr, 2010 | By Senator Tommy Banks | Over the past several months, there has been a much-publicized dispute over whether the House of Commons has the power to compel the government to produce documents it prefers to keep secret. The prime minister and cabinet have refused to comply with an explicit order by the House of Commons.
19 Apr, 2010 | By Senator Grant Mitchell | One unfortunate prevailing idea held by this government is that dealing with climate change needs to entail significant economic hardship. This view ignores the human and economic costs from unmitigated climate change. Many expert economists and studies also indicate that climate change action will be much more affordable than we now think, especially if we start today.
15 Mar, 2010 | By Senator Grant Mitchell | The lack of clear public demand for concerted government action on climate change is a major barrier to meeting our complex environmental and energy challenges. This raises questions about why the majority of Canadians have not demanded more of their government and about what it will take to motivate Canadians’ involvement and support.
3 Mar, 2010 | By Senator James Cowan | I was disappointed to see Justice Minister Rob Nicholson use the pages of the National Post to accuse Liberal Senators of erecting “significant hurdles” to the Harper Government’s Truth in Sentencing Act (“An important step to a safer Canada,” Feb. 23).
28 Feb, 2010 | By Senator William Rompkey | Once upon a time there was a vessel called Berserk. Yes, that was her name and she lived up to it. Sent packing from Halifax because she had former criminals on board, she reentered Canadian Arctic waters with those same men armed and dangerous.
31 Jan, 2010 | By Senator Claudette Tardif | I would like to refute Edmonton-Centre MP Laurie Hawn's comments regarding the Senate. I find it ironic that the Conservative government, who accused Liberal senators of stalling legislation, effectively accomplished what they were accusing us of doing by proroguing Parliament until March.
28 Jan, 2010 | By Senator Catherine Callbeck | Imagine not being able to read this newspaper. Fill out a job application. Read the instructions on a prescription bottle. Share a bedtime story with your children.
14 Dec, 2009 | By Senator George Furey | Bill C-6, the Government’s proposed Consumer Product Safety Act, is now before the Senate. Last Thursday, I tabled amendments to the powers of an inspector under the bill. The Government wants those amendments rejected. I would like to set the record straight about why those amendments are necessary to protect Canadians.
7 Dec, 2009 | By Senator Tommy Banks | The Journal editorial of Nov. 28, says that senators "could" be correct in making sure that consumer legislation is carefully crafted. We would not only be correct in doing that, it is a precise description of our job.
1 Dec, 2009 | By Senator Catherine Callbeck | Post-secondary education is essential to Canada's competitiveness in the global knowledge-based economy. We all recognize the importance of increased participation to our economic and social development goals, but for a nation that prides itself in providing opportunities for all its citizens, we need to do more.