Senator Colin Deacon

Question posed by Sernator Colin Deacon to the Government Representative in the Senate, Senator Gold, asking when the second report from the advisory committee on consumer-directed finance/open banking will be released publicly by the Minister of Finance. To hear the full discussion, click here. 

In a response to the Government of Canada's acknowledgement that "for too many Canadians, systemic racism is a lived reality" and its commitment to addressing systemic racism in Canada, Senator Deacon highlights a path forward for the Senate to demonstrate leadership in this regard. Focusing on the three central points that: systemic racism is an undeniable historical and current reality in Canada that can only be addressed through direct and explicit action; that, as our institutions become systemically diverse and inclusive, powerful social and economic opportunities will be unlocked for all Canadians, and; that the Senate of Canada has a constitutional responsibility to fight racism and demonstrate leadership on this front. Click here to hear his full speech. 

Debate on Senator Jaffer's motion on Bill C-7, An Act to Amend the Criminal Code (medical assistance in dying). 

Debate on Senator Wallin's amendment to Bill C-7, An Act to Amend the Criminal Code (medical assistance in dying).