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Peace Talks – Protection of Syrian Children

2nd Session, 41st Parliament, Volume 149, Issue 33 Thursday, February 6, 2014 The Honourable Noël A. Kinsella, Speaker Foreign Affairs Peace Talks—Protection of Syrian Children Hon. Mobina S. B. Jaffer: One of my proudest moments during my visit to a refugee camp in the Darfur region of Sudan was when the [...]

International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation

Today, February 6, 2014, marks the United Nations International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation. Female genital mutilation is a practice that has historically victimized at least 125 million women and girls.  It is a procedure that involves the partial or complete removal of a female’s external genitalia [...]

International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation

Honourable senators, today, February 6, marks the United Nations International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation. Female genital mutilation is a practice that historically has victimized roughly 125 million women and girls. It is a procedure that involves the partial or complete removal of a female's external genitalia. As Canadians, we acknowledge that female genital mutilation is a form of child abuse. As a country we have taken steps to speak out against this practice. Unfortunately, in spite of our efforts, over 30 million girls continue to be at risk, as female genital mutilation is still practised today.

Mandatory Minimum Sentences: 30 Years of Criticism

Unlike the United States, there has not been a lot of research on mandatory minimum sentences in Canada. However, the little Canadian research that does exist is not supportive of mandatory minimum sentences. Mandatory minimum sentences have repeatedly been criticized by several government commissions and reviews. In 1987, the Canadian [...]

Projet de loi C-13 – La voix des jeunes oubliée

Le 20 novembre dernier, le Ministre de la justice, l’Honorable Peter MacKay déposa un projet de loi contre la cyberintimidation; Loi sur la protection des Canadiens contre la cyberintimidation. Lors de la deuxième lecture du projet de loi, le Ministre mentionna que le projet de loi vise principalement à combattre [...]

The Honourable Linda Reid

2nd Session, 41st Parliament, Volume 149, Issue 29 Wednesday, January 29, 2014 The Honourable Noël A. Kinsella, Speaker Visitor in the Gallery The Hon. the Speaker: Honourable senators, I wish to draw your attention to the presence in the Governor General's gallery of the Honourable Linda Reid, Speaker of the British [...]

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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 [...]

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