2014

Senator Dennis Patterson

October 30, 2014 Senator Dennis Patterson Honourable Senators, today I want to speak about two Nunavut mines which truly demonstrate that mining is a win – win for Nunavut. I am referring to Agnico Eagle’s $800M Meadowbank gold mine near …

Senator Dennis Patterson

September 30, 2014 Honourable Senators, There are moments in history when remarkable discoveries capture the attention of the world and give great credit to the visionaries who led the way. One was the remarkable discovery of the wreck of one …

Senator Dennis Patterson

February 27, 2014 My fellow Senators, I am very pleased to speak today as the Senate Sponsor to Bill C-15, Northwest Territories Devolution Act, which fully merits the support of all Honourable Senators in this Chamber. The proposed legislation would …

Senator Dennis Patterson

February 26, 2014 Senator Charlie Watt stands out amongst Aboriginal Leaders in Canada and in the north. I have high respect for him and wish to explain why now that he has marked his thirtieth year in this place. Our …

Senator Dennis Patterson

January 28, 2014 Honourable Senators: I rise today to deliver my response to the October 16, 2013 Speech from the Throne Before responding, I want to make a brief mention of the replies given on December 10 and 11, 2013, …