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/3mwtalqwshk23I recently attended the National Black Canadian Summit with my colleagues from the African Canadian Senate group. We discussed the vital need to modernize the Employment Equity Act by recognizing Black workers and our distinct experiences with anti-Black racism in the job market.01 Oct 2026 16:09 +0000at://did:plc:5ttmpvb4mbild3wogky5evpv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwtalqwshk23https://bsky.app/profile/senatorsenior.bsky.social/post/3mwqlswzyl22aOn this National Day for Truth and Reconciliation we are reminded that “Every Child Matters”. (1/3)30 Sep 2026 14:52 +0000at://did:plc:5ttmpvb4mbild3wogky5evpv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwqlswzyl22ahttps://bsky.app/profile/senatorsenior.bsky.social/post/3mwdygyrvv22uI appreciated the opportunity to join Save the Children Canada at its event Foundations: Girls Leading Change. It was an insightful discussion about gender equality and sexual and reproductive health and rights as fundamental rights. Photo credit: Torsum Khan25 Sep 2026 14:33 +0000at://did:plc:5ttmpvb4mbild3wogky5evpv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwdygyrvv22uhttps://bsky.app/profile/senatorsenior.bsky.social/post/3mwc3nrhk4k2uI recently had the pleasure of joining YWCA NWT for their 60th Anniversary Celebration. It was a joy to join my former colleagues and longtime friends in Yellowknife to celebrate this important and impactful milestone24 Sep 2026 20:25 +0000at://did:plc:5ttmpvb4mbild3wogky5evpv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwc3nrhk4k2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/senatorsenior.bsky.social/post/3mplobuvkbs2yHappy Canada Day!01 Jul 2026 13:56 +0000at://did:plc:5ttmpvb4mbild3wogky5evpv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mplobuvkbs2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/senatorsenior.bsky.social/post/3mp4t4ul5t22zWhy Caribbean Heritage Month ? It’s simple: Caribbean Canadians have contributed to the fabric of this country for generations. As we say in Jamaican Patois, we likkle but we tallawah (we are small, but mighty)!25 Jun 2026 16:13 +0000at://did:plc:5ttmpvb4mbild3wogky5evpv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mp4t4ul5t22zhttps://bsky.app/profile/senatorsenior.bsky.social/post/3monnv2jjpk2gI recently asked the Government Representative in the Senate why the recent spring economic update failed to signal sufficient increases in federal funding to sustain the Canada-wide early learning and child care program.19 Jun 2026 15:29 +0000at://did:plc:5ttmpvb4mbild3wogky5evpv/app.bsky.feed.post/3monnv2jjpk2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/senatorsenior.bsky.social/post/3moiiycxf4s2iIt was my pleasure to offer a heartfelt wish of congratulations to the Jean Augustine Centre for Young Women’s Empowerment on the occasion of the inaugural Her Future Forward Gala.17 Jun 2026 14:18 +0000at://did:plc:5ttmpvb4mbild3wogky5evpv/app.bsky.feed.post/3moiiycxf4s2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/senatorsenior.bsky.social/post/3mnxkxnil7c2zYesterday in the Senate I gave a speech about my bill S-248 – An Act respecting Caribbean Heritage Month. I am delighted that it was adopted at second reading and referred to the Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology. Watch the full speech: tinyurl.com/BillS24810 Jun 2026 20:38 +0000at://did:plc:5ttmpvb4mbild3wogky5evpv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnxkxnil7c2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/senatorsenior.bsky.social/post/3mnieblgwlk2dYesterday, I asked the Government Representative about the exclusion of Black Canadian voices on the Ministerial Advisory Council for Rights, Equality & Inclusion. I asked Senator Moreau, when will this grave oversight be corrected.04 Jun 2026 19:29 +0000at://did:plc:5ttmpvb4mbild3wogky5evpv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnieblgwlk2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/senatorsenior.bsky.social/post/3mmw2vqgl7c23This week, I introduced Bill S-248 - Caribbean Heritage Month Act in the Senate. It was an honour to welcome representatives from Caribbean-Canadian organizations into the Senate on this important day !28 May 2026 12:53 +0000at://did:plc:5ttmpvb4mbild3wogky5evpv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmw2vqgl7c23https://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/3m633metvqk2t