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Understanding the Commitment to Pluralism

“A pluralist, cosmopolitan society is a society which not only accepts difference, but actively seeks to understand it and to learn from it. In this perspective, diversity is not a burden to be endured, [...]

Ramadan

1st Session, 42nd Parliament Volume 150, Issue 217 Thursday, June 7, 2018 The Honourable George J. Furey, Speaker Ramadan Hon. [...]

Repurposed Federal Government Buildings – Housing and Homelessness

1st Session, 42nd Parliament, Volume 150, Issue 62 Tuesday, October 18, 2016 The Honourable George J. Furey, Speaker Public Services and Procurement Repurposed Federal Government Buildings—Housing and Homelessness Hon. Mobina S. B. Jaffer: Minister Foote, first of all, I want to congratulate you on your appointment as Minister of Public Services [...]

French-Language Learning Opportunities in British Columbia

Earlier this month, the Senate Committee on Official Languages met with government officials, schools staff and young students to learn more about the opportunities to learn French as a minority language in British Columbia. For many years, Senators heard Canadians raised concerns about the limited access to French services and [...]

The Plight of the Yazidi People

Today, on the second anniversary of the brutal attack in Iraq known as the Sinjar Massacre, my thoughts are with the Yazidi people who had been displaced by the barbarism of ISIS. Two years ago, early in the morning, ISIS launched an attack on the town of Sinjar, the historic [...]

Thoughts and Prayers During Eid Celebrations

Eid ul-Fitr is one of my favorite celebrations in the Muslim calendar. After a month of fasting and spiritual rejuvenation, it gives us the chance to celebrate our growth with our loved ones and friends. However, this year’s celebrations are mixed with a sense of sorrow from the terrorist attacks [...]

Canada Bangladesh Muslim Community

1st Session, 42nd Parliament, Volume 150, Issue 54 Tuesday, June 21, 2016 The Honourable George J. Furey, Speaker Visitors in the Gallery The Hon. the Speaker: Honourable senators, I wish to draw your attention to the presence in the gallery of a group of 12 young indigenous leaders visiting the Senate [...]

Gendered Transitional Justice

Gendered Transitional Justice: Why it matters, how to do it Using ICAN's Better Peace Tool’s four-part framework to realize inclusion in peace processes, the animation below explores the various components of transitional justice and offers five practical steps to ensure a gender sensitive and inclusive process. FRANCAIS: [...]

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