December 10, 2015 Honourable Senators, on October 8, 2015, in a push to further the maritime strategy that is part of Quebec’s northern economic plan, Plan Nord, Quebec Intergovernmental Affairs Minister, Jean-Marc Fournier, publicly called for an “urgent” extension of …

Canada National Parks Act Bill to Amend—Third Reading Hon. Dennis Glen Patterson moved third reading of Bill C-72, An Act to amend the Canada National Parks Act. He said: Honourable senators, I rise to voice my support for Bill C-72, …

June 22, 2015 Canada National Parks Act Bill to Amend—Second Reading Hon. Dennis Glen Patterson moved second reading of Bill C-72, An Act to amend the Canada National Parks Act. He said: Honourable senators, I rise to speak in favour …

March 25, 2015 Honourable colleagues, Quite often, legislation affecting First Nations is met with distrust due to a historically poor relationship between Ottawa and the Aboriginal Peoples of Canada. First Nations fear a hidden agenda of title extinguishment or an …