Thoughts Bill S-248 (October 17, 2022)

Thank you very much, Your Honour, for this opportunity to conclude my thoughts on Bill S-248. Throughout our lives, we deal with death in many forms — the death of a relationship or a career, the death of a loved one, even a beloved pet and, of course, we will face our own death as well. Death…

Read More

Third Report of Banking, Trade and Commerce Committee Adopted

Honourable senators, as per rule 12-23(4), I wish to provide brief remarks on the Banking, Trade and Commerce Committee’s report on Bill S-6, An Act respecting regulatory modernization. Three changes were made to the bill. First, the committee voted against Part 6, which proposed amendments to the Pest Control Products Act. The government requested, and the Standing…

Read More

D-Day in Wadena

6 June 2019 On June 6, 2019, Wadena Composite High School hosted the Wadena Legion to educate students on Canada’s D-Day efforts 75 years ago. Thanks go to Wadena Composite for hosting this event, and to the dedication and service of our Legion members. Thank you to the Wadena Legion for an outstanding remembrance of…

Read More

Speaking with Esterhazy Students

22 May 2019 On May 22, 2019, Senator Pamela Wallin spoke to grade 7 and 8 students at Esterhazy High School in Esterhazy, Saskatchewan. Photographed below: Senator Wallin with Christy Harrick, Student Support Teacher, Esterhazy High School.

Read More

National Day of Service

National Day of Service On September 11, 2018, Canada continues to recognize and commemorate the tragic events of 9/11 with the National Day of Service. Today we uphold the Canadian values of volunteerism, community engagement and service, and our dedication towards the spirit of kindness and goodwill. Please consider donating $9.11 to national charitable organizations…

Read More

13 Years After 9/11

13 Years After… The Anniversary of 9/11 Some thoughts on the anniversary of 9/11 …. a time to remember lives taken and innocence lost. Citizens of 90 countries –nearly 3000 in all – were sacrificed for hate, including 24 Canadians. The savagery that toppled the World Trade Towers changed our world and the fears that…

Read More