Speech on the Motion to Urge Government to Make Sporting Facilities Available One Day Annually at a Reduced or Complimentary Rate
June 6, 2012
Honourable senators, I am pleased to speak on the motion to establish a national health and fitness day. This motion was introduced in this place by the Honourable Senator Raine….
Mental Health Care
May 8, 2012
Honourable senators, on March 27 of this year, the Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology tabled its report on the progress in implementing the 2004 10-Year Plan…
Speech on Bill C-278, an Act Respecting a Day to Increase Public Awareness About Epilepsy
April 26, 2012
Honourable senators, I am pleased to speak to Bill C-278, concerned with the promotion of public awareness about epilepsy. This bill was introduced in the other place by the member…
Mental Health, Illness and Addiction Services in Canada
February 8, 2012
Honourable senators, in May 2006 the Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology produced a report that would change the face of mental health in Canada. Led by…
Human Rights in Iran
February 7, 2012
Honourable senators, Hossein Ronaghi Maleki, blogger, human rights activist and an advocate against cyber censorship, was arrested and transferred to Evin Prison in 2009. In 2010, the Iranian judiciary sentenced…
Diabetes Month
November 17, 2011
Honourable senators, I will take a moment to address a health problem that is as prevalent as it is damaging. November is Diabetes Month in Canada, and it is important…
Speech on Bill S-202, An Act to Establish and Maintain a National Registry of Medical Devices
November 2, 2011
Honourable senators, legislators are obliged to weigh and consider both the costs and benefits to society of any piece of legislation before them. Bill S-202 reminds us, once again, how…
Speech on Bill S-206, An Act respecting World Autism Awareness Day
October 26, 2011
Honourable senators, Bill S-206, An Act respecting World Autism Awareness Day, has benefited enormously from the support and advocacy of Senator Jim Munson. He has pursued his cause with energy…
Mental Illness Awareness Week
October 4, 2011
Honourable senators, October 2 to 8 is Mental Illness Awareness Week, which at its core is about dialogue. Recently, Canadian hockey lost three men, each suffering from different forms of…
National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
December 8, 2010
Honourable senators, on Monday, we marked the 21st anniversary of the École Polytechnique massacre in Montreal, during which 14 young women were shot and killed because they were women. Unfortunately,…