Bill S-213, Department for Women and Gender Equality Act – Second Reading
2nd Session, 43rd Parliament Volume 152, Issue 31 Tuesday, March 16, 2021 The Honourable George J. Furey, Speaker Department for Women and Gender Equality Act Bill to Amend—Second Reading—Debate Continued Hon. Mobina S. [...]
Women Have Warned About Food Insecurity Long Before The World Noticed
Over a month ago, women peacebuilders from across the world warned about food insecurity and a food crisis that [...]
Women Peacebuilders Fighting Against Food Insecurity
Photo Credit: International Civil Society Action Network (ICAN) and [...]
Iran needs to release prisoners of conscience at risk because of COVID-19
Iran is one of the worst-affected countries by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), and it has begun to release a [...]
Integration is the way forward
No one puts their children in a boat unless the water is safer than the land. – Warsan Shire, Poet Fleeing one’s home is not an action undertaken willingly, it is not a choice, it is not a life that a mother foresees for her children nor is [...]
Human Rights in Iran – Persecution of Bahá’í Minority
1st Session, 42nd Parliament Volume 150, Issue 205 Thursday, May 10, 2018 The Honourable George J. Furey, Speaker Human Rights in Iran Persecution of Bahá’í Minority Hon. Mobina S. B. Jaffer: Honourable senators, I rise before you today to draw attention to the appalling human rights situation of [...]
Second Reading – Bill C-51 – Criminal Code
1st Session, 42nd Parliament Volume 150, Issue 204 Wednesday, May 9, 2018 The Honourable George J. Furey, Speaker Criminal Code Department of Justice Act Bill to Amend—Second Reading—Debate Continued On the Order: Resuming debate on the motion of the Honourable Senator Sinclair, seconded by the Honourable Senator Mitchell, for the [...]
Recognizing Historical Discrimination against Chinese People in Vancouver
1st Session, 42nd Parliament Volume 150, Issue 204 Wednesday, May 9, 2018 The Honourable George J. Furey, Speaker Recognizing Historical Discrimination against Chinese People in Vancouver Hon. Mobina S. B. Jaffer: Honourable senators, the month of May is Canada’s Asian Heritage Month. It is a time to reflect on and [...]
His Highness the Aga Khan – Congratulations on Sixty Years as the Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslim Community
1st Session, 42nd Parliament Volume 150, Issue 201 Thursday, May 3, 2018 The Honourable George J. Furey, Speaker His Highness the Aga Khan Congratulations on Sixty Years as the Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslim Community Hon. Mobina S. B. Jaffer: Honourable senators, I would first of all like [...]
The Late Donna Richardson Duncan
1st Session, 42nd Parliament Volume 150, Issue 195 Thursday, April 19, 2018 The Honourable George J. Furey, Speaker The Late Donna Richardson Duncan Hon. Mobina S. B. Jaffer: Honourable senators, I rise today to thank all the people who work with us in the Senate. Thank you for the work [...]
Canada Day 2020
Happy Canada Day. Canada Day and this entire week is a very important time for all Canadians to come together and celebrate being part of such a special country. As a Canadian myself, around this time, I am often arranging tours of the Parliament Buildings for family members and [...]
Lessons from My Father – Creating Harmony
This Father’s Day I spent a lot of time thinking about my father, Sherali Bandali Jaffer. I miss him dearly. Both my Mum and Dad were very loving parents. They instilled in us many important values. Above all, [...]
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