Statement on Economic Policy

11 March 2020 Honourable senators, across Saskatchewan and Alberta, we are living through an economic and social crisis. Companies in the natural resource sector, which provide real jobs for families, and are often leaders in innovation and research, are now running up unsustainable debt, have lost investors, have left the country, or are simply closing…

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Statement on Freedom of Expression

25 February 2020 Honourable senators, as someone who spent many years of her life in the world of journalism, I care deeply about freedom of speech in our public discourse; and although the news cycle has moved on, the matter remains simply too important to let it pass unnoted. Last week, the Prime Minister convened…

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Responses to the Canadian Senators Group

Donald J. Savoie wrote the following regarding the formation of the Canadian Senators Group (CSG): “I want to applaud your decision to form a new caucus to ensure that regional interests are represented in Parliament.  You set out to correct a flaw in our national institutions that dates back to 1867 – a capacity in…

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Statement on the Canadian Senators Group

Monday, November 4, 2019 I was appointed to the Senate to represent Saskatchewanians and I will always speak on behalf of those whose voices have too often been left unheard. Being part of the Canadian Senators Group will allow me to better serve the people of my region and fulfil my obligation to offer constructive…

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Veterans on Bay Street

Senator Pamela Wallin attended “Veterans on Bay Street”, on October 2, 2019 hosted by KPMG. This program provides targeted, accessible and highly relevant transition retraining and re-skilling for veterans. They support veterans by providing mentorship and guidance about the ICT skills KPMG and other firms are looking for. They also help Coding for Veterans create…

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