Senator representing Ontario. Former President/CEO of Canadian Women's Foundation. Always an advocate for justice & equity. Thoughts are my own. 2025 GEAC Recommendations: https://tinyurl.com/2025GEAChttps://bsky.app/profile/senatorsenior.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/senatorsenior.bsky.social/post/3mlo4s7aqtk2wLast week, I spoke with grade 8 students at Bell Highschool about the role of the Senate in our democracy. It’s always a pleasure to engage with the next generation & share the work Senators are doing to serve them as Canadians. Thank you to SENgage & Mme. Fuisz for facilitating this conversation!12 May 2026 15:40 +0000at://did:plc:5ttmpvb4mbild3wogky5evpv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlo4s7aqtk2whttps://bsky.app/profile/senatorsenior.bsky.social/post/3mliu3flaos23On this Mother’s Day, I’m thinking of the moms who are dealing with the loss of a child. Today, I honour all mothers, especially those of us whose hearts ache and long for our children.10 May 2026 13:21 +0000at://did:plc:5ttmpvb4mbild3wogky5evpv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mliu3flaos23https://bsky.app/profile/senatorsenior.bsky.social/post/3ml766agiek2uIt was an honour to co-host this roundtable discussion on Canada’s Early Learning and Child Care system with Aline Nizigama, CEO of YWCA Canada. Thank you, Minister Hajdu for discussing how we can continue to make childcare more affordable for all Canadians. [contains quote post or other embedded content]06 May 2026 16:55 +0000at://did:plc:5ttmpvb4mbild3wogky5evpv/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml766agiek2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/senatorsenior.bsky.social/post/3miedaixqys2sLast week, I asked Minister of Health Marjorie Michel about health equity and issues impacting Black, Indigenous, racialized & gender diverse folks in Canada’s health care system. Watch the full question here: https://tinyurl.com/senatequestionperiod31 Mar 2026 13:54 +0000at://did:plc:5ttmpvb4mbild3wogky5evpv/app.bsky.feed.post/3miedaixqys2shttps://bsky.app/profile/senatorsenior.bsky.social/post/3mgxrkmtpj22rThis week, women & allies across the world celebrated International Women’s Day. I made a speech in the Senate, encouraging each of us to take meaningful action towards gender equity in Canada.13 Mar 2026 20:40 +0000at://did:plc:5ttmpvb4mbild3wogky5evpv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgxrkmtpj22rhttps://bsky.app/profile/senatorsenior.bsky.social/post/3mgsjmplats2dYesterday, I successfully introduced an amendment to part 5 of Bill C-12, Strengthening Canada’s Immigration System & Borders. I spoke about the harmful consequences the information sharing regime would have on 2SLGBTQIA newcomers, naturalized citizens & permanent residents.11 Mar 2026 18:35 +0000at://did:plc:5ttmpvb4mbild3wogky5evpv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgsjmplats2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/senatorsenior.bsky.social/post/3mfmit4lx222iAs this month comes to a close, I’d like to wish you all again a Happy Black History Month.24 Feb 2026 15:39 +0000at://did:plc:5ttmpvb4mbild3wogky5evpv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfmit4lx222ihttps://bsky.app/profile/senatorsenior.bsky.social/post/3mejwosovm22hHappy Black History Month! Today in the Senate I spoke about how Black Canadians have played an integral role in shaping Canada. Together, we reflect & celebrate those contributions10 Feb 2026 21:44 +0000at://did:plc:5ttmpvb4mbild3wogky5evpv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mejwosovm22hhttps://bsky.app/profile/senatorsenior.bsky.social/post/3madz4zqa6222Happy Holidays ! Wishing you all an abundance of joy and peace.19 Dec 2025 15:31 +0000at://did:plc:5ttmpvb4mbild3wogky5evpv/app.bsky.feed.post/3madz4zqa6222https://bsky.app/profile/senatorsenior.bsky.social/post/3ma7beiizc22tI was recently honored to receive the Community Impact Award from the Ontario Chamber of Commerce. I spoke with CEO Daniel Tisch about my journey in leadership, economic empowerment & community advocacy. Watch the full interview here: tinyurl.com/OBAAinterview17 Dec 2025 18:15 +0000at://did:plc:5ttmpvb4mbild3wogky5evpv/app.bsky.feed.post/3ma7beiizc22thttps://bsky.app/profile/senatorsenior.bsky.social/post/3ma4cucq5n22uLast week, my Senate Colleagues and I met with Minister of Women and Gender Equality Rechie Valdez. It was a great opportunity to have a dialogue about the issues facing women and gender-diverse people in Canada today.16 Dec 2025 14:04 +0000at://did:plc:5ttmpvb4mbild3wogky5evpv/app.bsky.feed.post/3ma4cucq5n22uhttps://bsky.app/profile/senatorsenior.bsky.social/post/3m7se2ypuh22rThis week I asked the Minister of Jobs and Families Patty Hajdu about the status of the childcare agreements with the provinces and territories. #SenCA12 Dec 2025 14:59 +0000at://did:plc:5ttmpvb4mbild3wogky5evpv/app.bsky.feed.post/3m7se2ypuh22rhttps://bsky.app/profile/senatorsenior.bsky.social/post/3m7aoxdrg7c2u36 years ago, the lives of 14 brilliant young women & the promise of their potential, were brutally taken from them and from us. They will never be forgotten. In their names, we commit to actto ensure that the promise of current & future generations of young women is realized.05 Dec 2025 14:26 +0000at://did:plc:5ttmpvb4mbild3wogky5evpv/app.bsky.feed.post/3m7aoxdrg7c2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/senatorsenior.bsky.social/post/3m6z7zz2afs2dLast week, I paid homage to the people in Jamaica, Haiti and Cuba who were devastated by Hurricane Melissa. This historic storm has taken precious lives & destroyed critical infrastructure relied on by millions of people. Watch my full statement here: tiny.cc/senvu%E2%80%9D02 Dec 2025 15:10 +0000at://did:plc:5ttmpvb4mbild3wogky5evpv/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6z7zz2afs2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/senatorsenior.bsky.social/post/3m6klcmccbk2jDuring these 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, let's take meaningful action that delivers change. Action that goes beyond 16 days & invests resources in grassroots, community based initiatives to end all forms of gender-based violence at home & abroad.26 Nov 2025 19:22 +0000at://did:plc:5ttmpvb4mbild3wogky5evpv/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6klcmccbk2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/senatorsenior.bsky.social/post/3m633metvqk2tThis week in the Senate, I asked the Government to expand on how new budget funding may advance gender equality in Canada, and if cuts will impact Canada’s Feminist International Assistance Policy.20 Nov 2025 15:31 +0000at://did:plc:5ttmpvb4mbild3wogky5evpv/app.bsky.feed.post/3m633metvqk2thttps://bsky.app/profile/senatorsenior.bsky.social/post/3m5eb5ifua22hOn this Remembrance Day, we honour all veterans with pride. Importantly, we recognize the adversity faced by Black, Indigenous & gender-marginalized service people & their resolve to serve their nation with integrity and dignity.11 Nov 2025 13:39 +0000at://did:plc:5ttmpvb4mbild3wogky5evpv/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5eb5ifua22hhttps://bsky.app/profile/senatorsenior.bsky.social/post/3m52m4d255s2fThis week, I spoke in support of Bill S-222- Vote 16 Act. This bill represents a trust in the energy, the intelligence and the passion of the next generation of Canadian leaders. Thank you @senmarilou.bsky.social for championing this initiative.07 Nov 2025 17:29 +0000at://did:plc:5ttmpvb4mbild3wogky5evpv/app.bsky.feed.post/3m52m4d255s2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/senatorsenior.bsky.social/post/3m3x6zjztas25Yesterday I co-hosted a Roundtable on Foundation-Government Collaboration. Foundations are deeply embedded in communities and can inform policy with on-the-ground insights, helping government better serve those most in need.24 Oct 2025 15:31 +0000at://did:plc:5ttmpvb4mbild3wogky5evpv/app.bsky.feed.post/3m3x6zjztas25https://bsky.app/profile/senatorsenior.bsky.social/post/3m3x3c34xv225Canada’s Feminist International Assistance Policy isn’t just about values, it’s about what works. In the Senate yesterday, I called for #FIAP to stay at the heart of how we build peace, prosperity & progress—at home and abroad. @carecanada.bsky.social #SenCA #OnPoli24 Oct 2025 14:24 +0000at://did:plc:5ttmpvb4mbild3wogky5evpv/app.bsky.feed.post/3m3x3c34xv225https://bsky.app/profile/senatorsenior.bsky.social/post/3m2uc4n2tu227Happy International Day of the Girl! Today, I had the pleasure of meeting and conversing with bright Canadian students & their teachers about how girls can continue being leaders in our communities. #Girl2Leader10 Oct 2025 18:23 +0000at://did:plc:5ttmpvb4mbild3wogky5evpv/app.bsky.feed.post/3m2uc4n2tu227https://bsky.app/profile/senatorsenior.bsky.social/post/3lwwkeci6bk2cI was honoured to speak as a panelist at AMO’s Women’s Leadership Forum. It was an impactful conversation highlighting the gaps facing women in leadership spaces & the strides we are making forward.21 Aug 2025 18:15 +0000at://did:plc:5ttmpvb4mbild3wogky5evpv/app.bsky.feed.post/3lwwkeci6bk2chttps://bsky.app/profile/senatorsenior.bsky.social/post/3lvdrmy2vds2sAugust 1st is Emancipation Day – the anniversary of when Britain’s Parliament abolished slavery in 1834. Today and every day I honour and commemorate my ancestors and those who paved the way for freedom. Let us act collectively to end anti-Black racism and demand justice.01 Aug 2025 13:40 +0000at://did:plc:5ttmpvb4mbild3wogky5evpv/app.bsky.feed.post/3lvdrmy2vds2shttps://bsky.app/profile/senatorsenior.bsky.social/post/3lsvtpfgg722nHappy Canada Day 🇨🇦!01 Jul 2025 13:49 +0000at://did:plc:5ttmpvb4mbild3wogky5evpv/app.bsky.feed.post/3lsvtpfgg722nhttps://bsky.app/profile/senatorsenior.bsky.social/post/3lrxyuqjww22bYesterday I spoke in the Senate about the Equality Fund.  It is a success story of Canadian leadership advancing gender equality in Canada and around the world. Here’s an excerpt from my speech.19 Jun 2025 17:02 +0000at://did:plc:5ttmpvb4mbild3wogky5evpv/app.bsky.feed.post/3lrxyuqjww22bhttps://bsky.app/profile/senatorsenior.bsky.social/post/3lrstw6vrcc2bAs we mark day two of the G7 Leaders Summit, here are more of GEAC’s 2025 recommendations. Learn more by clicking the link in my bio.17 Jun 2025 15:50 +0000at://did:plc:5ttmpvb4mbild3wogky5evpv/app.bsky.feed.post/3lrstw6vrcc2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/senatorsenior.bsky.social/post/3lrqbbglsxs2cThe G7 has officially begun! Here are a few more of GEAC’s 2025 recommendations. Learn more by clicking the link in my bio.16 Jun 2025 15:11 +0000at://did:plc:5ttmpvb4mbild3wogky5evpv/app.bsky.feed.post/3lrqbbglsxs2chttps://bsky.app/profile/senatorsenior.bsky.social/post/3lrixh23atc2qIn anticipation of the G7 Leader’s Summit I will be sharing a glimpse of GEAC’s 2025 recommendations for the G7 leaders. Click the link in my bio to read more13 Jun 2025 17:26 +0000at://did:plc:5ttmpvb4mbild3wogky5evpv/app.bsky.feed.post/3lrixh23atc2q