Independent senator representing Ontariohttps://bsky.app/profile/donnadasko.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/donnadasko.bsky.social/post/3mpnuik5evk2dEnjoying the morning festivities on July 1 in Ottawa. Happy Canada Day!02 Jul 2026 10:53 +0000at://did:plc:fpqmrvymdjaunceub2osucke/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpnuik5evk2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/donnadasko.bsky.social/post/3mlofzcx3jc2279% of Canadians want to continue with the independent senate, according to a new @niknanos.bsky.social poll. Only five percent of Canadians want a return to a partisan senate. For the first time in ten years of polling, positive views outweigh negative for the Senate of Canada. Poll results here:12 May 2026 18:25 +0000at://did:plc:fpqmrvymdjaunceub2osucke/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlofzcx3jc22https://bsky.app/profile/donnadasko.bsky.social/post/3lzjmitnodk24Today I asked the new govt. representative in the Senate of Canada about plans to continue the independent senate. This includes the non-partisan appointment process; something that 7 in 10 Canadians want! Watch here: bit.ly/48su1Cn #CdnPoli http://bit.ly/48su1Cn23 Sep 2025 19:05 +0000at://did:plc:fpqmrvymdjaunceub2osucke/app.bsky.feed.post/3lzjmitnodk24https://bsky.app/profile/donnadasko.bsky.social/post/3lt626xjpwc2nThoroughly enjoyed speaking to students recently at University Hill Secondary School @uhillsecondary in Vancouver about the work of the Senate. Mr. Yan’s students were engaged and asked some great questions. Hope everyone has a wonderful summer break! @Sengage @senindepend.bsky.social04 Jul 2025 20:07 +0000at://did:plc:fpqmrvymdjaunceub2osucke/app.bsky.feed.post/3lt626xjpwc2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/donnadasko.bsky.social/post/3lqv2tnalik2iAfter they invaded #Ukraine, $425B CDN of Russian state assets were frozen by G7 & EU countries & are held by Euroclear. There is a risk is that they may be returned to Russia. I asked the government rep to assure that these assets will remain frozen. Watch here: bit.ly/3SDGMB6 https://bit.ly/3SDGMB605 Jun 2025 19:34 +0000at://did:plc:fpqmrvymdjaunceub2osucke/app.bsky.feed.post/3lqv2tnalik2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/donnadasko.bsky.social/post/3lqpyaq6d722sHudson's Bay has 4,400 artifacts—including the 1670 Royal Charter—that it is preparing for auction. I asked the government how part of Canada’s heritage and indigenous history will be preserved. Watch here: bit.ly/4kRJleY https://bit.ly/4kRJleY03 Jun 2025 19:04 +0000at://did:plc:fpqmrvymdjaunceub2osucke/app.bsky.feed.post/3lqpyaq6d722shttps://bsky.app/profile/donnadasko.bsky.social/post/3lqpj6k6qkk2uThe 2025 election was a setback for women. My bill S-213 amending the Canada Elections Act is needed more than ever to move us toward more diversity and gender equality in our federal Parliament. Finally, our political parties must be held accountable. #CdnPoli03 Jun 2025 14:34 +0000at://did:plc:fpqmrvymdjaunceub2osucke/app.bsky.feed.post/3lqpj6k6qkk2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/donnadasko.bsky.social/post/3lqncibalj22yMy special guest at the Throne Speech this week was my son William; what a memorable event especially our conversation with #JustinTrudeau. Also great to see former PMs Campbell and Harper - and Margaret Trudeau!02 Jun 2025 17:29 +0000at://did:plc:fpqmrvymdjaunceub2osucke/app.bsky.feed.post/3lqncibalj22yhttps://bsky.app/profile/donnadasko.bsky.social/post/3lqncfgd2zc2yWhat a thrill to attend the throne speech in our #SenateofCanada chamber with King Charles, Queen Camilla, PM carney and my colleagues. An unforgettable day.02 Jun 2025 17:28 +0000at://did:plc:fpqmrvymdjaunceub2osucke/app.bsky.feed.post/3lqncfgd2zc2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/donnadasko.bsky.social/post/3lol2tfmn3c2pLovely reception for @cdnwomenfdn hosted by @TDWealth to discuss women in politics & women &philanthropy. Great to see @MitzieHunter CEO of CWF & Cathy Spoel & guests.07 May 2025 09:17 +0000at://did:plc:fpqmrvymdjaunceub2osucke/app.bsky.feed.post/3lol2tfmn3c2phttps://bsky.app/profile/donnadasko.bsky.social/post/3loghsas5c22rA complete disappointment: even the previously slow pace of women’s advancement in the House has now stopped & Canada falls further in the world. Shame! https://www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/article-proportion-of-women-in-the-house-of-commons-dips-with-slight-rise-in/?utm_source=Shared+Article+Sent+to+User&utm_medium=LinkCopy&utm_campaign=Shared+Web+Article+Links05 May 2025 13:25 +0000at://did:plc:fpqmrvymdjaunceub2osucke/app.bsky.feed.post/3loghsas5c22rhttps://bsky.app/profile/donnadasko.bsky.social/post/3lniqhvfai22oThe world is watching. Global leaders are signatories to this initiative. Russia MUST be held accountable. Canada MUST lead to ensure the US$300B in Russian state assets held in Europe goes to #Ukraine - not back to Russia. We can’t allow a bailout & let Putin's war machine continue. bit.ly/3S0CiUD https://bit.ly/3S0CiUD23 Apr 2025 17:41 +0000at://did:plc:fpqmrvymdjaunceub2osucke/app.bsky.feed.post/3lniqhvfai22ohttps://bsky.app/profile/donnadasko.bsky.social/post/3lmzfwnfkws2nRead my op ed in today’s @TorontoStar. Debates are for the citizens, to assist their decision making, & not to serve the partisan interests of parties or the media’s interest in“sparks”. https://www.thestar.com/opinion/contributors/last-chance-for-leaders-debate-to-serve-the-public/article_6010b589-20e8-4183-a6c3-cef0e82adf7e.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=copy-link&utm_campaign=user-share17 Apr 2025 15:22 +0000at://did:plc:fpqmrvymdjaunceub2osucke/app.bsky.feed.post/3lmzfwnfkws2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/donnadasko.bsky.social/post/3lmwxdctly22qThanks to gr. 10 students & staff at Great Lakes Secondary School in Sarnia for inviting me to speak to them about #senateofcanada and the independent senate. Their questions were well researched and thoughtful. Fantastic group!16 Apr 2025 15:56 +0000at://did:plc:fpqmrvymdjaunceub2osucke/app.bsky.feed.post/3lmwxdctly22qhttps://bsky.app/profile/donnadasko.bsky.social/post/3ll7uevigv22tThis is a very helpful piece about the benefits to Canada of the independent Senate! A good read! [contains quote post or other embedded content]25 Mar 2025 18:06 +0000at://did:plc:fpqmrvymdjaunceub2osucke/app.bsky.feed.post/3ll7uevigv22thttps://bsky.app/profile/donnadasko.bsky.social/post/3ll7fasndwk2nWith most MPs & Senators away from Ottawa, it was a pleasure to host students from @torontomet.bsky.social studying women in politics, with my @senindepend.bsky.social colleagues, to talk with students about work & life for women in the #SenateofCanada & policymaking.25 Mar 2025 13:36 +0000at://did:plc:fpqmrvymdjaunceub2osucke/app.bsky.feed.post/3ll7fasndwk2n