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Senator representing Ontario. Former President/CEO of Canadian Women's Foundation. Always an advocate for justice & equity. Thoughts are my own. 2025 GEAC Recommendations: https://tinyurl.com/2025GEAC

Senator Paulette Senior

I recently asked the Government Representative in the Senate why the recent spring economic update failed to signal sufficient increases in federal funding to sustain the Canada-wide early learning and child care program.

It was my pleasure to offer a heartfelt wish of congratulations to the Jean Augustine Centre for Young Women’s Empowerment on the occasion of the inaugural Her Future Forward Gala.

Yesterday in the Senate I gave a speech about my bill S-248 – An Act respecting Caribbean Heritage Month. I am delighted that it was adopted at second reading and referred to the Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology. Watch the full speech: tinyurl.com/BillS248

Yesterday, I asked the Government Representative about the exclusion of Black Canadian voices on the Ministerial Advisory Council for Rights, Equality & Inclusion. I asked Senator Moreau, when will this grave oversight be corrected.

This week, I introduced Bill S-248 - Caribbean Heritage Month Act in the Senate. It was an honour to welcome representatives from Caribbean-Canadian organizations into the Senate on this important day !

Last week, I spoke with grade 8 students at Bell Highschool about the role of the Senate in our democracy. It’s always a pleasure to engage with the next generation & share the work Senators are doing to serve them as Canadians. Thank you to SENgage & Mme. Fuisz for facilitating this conversation!

On this Mother’s Day, I’m thinking of the moms who are dealing with the loss of a child. Today, I honour all mothers, especially those of us whose hearts ache and long for our children.

It was an honour to co-host this roundtable discussion on Canada’s Early Learning and Child Care system with Aline Nizigama, CEO of YWCA Canada. Thank you, Minister Hajdu for discussing how we can continue to make childcare more affordable for all Canadians.

Last week, I asked Minister of Health Marjorie Michel about health equity and issues impacting Black, Indigenous, racialized & gender diverse folks in Canada’s health care system. Watch the full question here: tinyurl.com/senatequesti...

This week, women & allies across the world celebrated International Women’s Day. I made a speech in the Senate, encouraging each of us to take meaningful action towards gender equity in Canada.

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Senator Paulette Senior

Des services de garde d’enfants abordables font une réelle différence pour les familles partout au pays. Ravie d’avoir rencontré des leaders d’orgs à l’avant‑garde des services de garde ici afin de discuter de nos efforts continus pour améliorer l’accès à des services de garde qualité et abordables

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