I am Grant Mitchell.
I am proud to represent Alberta as a Liberal Senator and I want to use this site to better communicate with you. Here you will find my latest statements in the Senate as well a place for you to offer feedback. I will be updating this site frequently to provide timely information concerning issues affecting Canadians. Thanks for visiting!
Senator Grant Mitchell
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Canada should build a greener economy »
The level of Canadian policy support for green tech impacts our ability to attract new jobs and remain competitive in the global economy. There is a profound economic argument here. Our neighbors and trading partners are investing in green technology in a much more significant way than Canada and we need to do the same or fall behind. As we speed toward the Copenhagen round of climate change talks, Canada needs to make some decisive commitments. If we continue with our half-hearted action on climate change and green tech we miss huge economic opportunity to create a leading 21st century economy.
The "Famous Five" as Honorary Senators »
Honoring the "Famous Five" as Senators is an important tribute; we have to promote women's rights and do whatever we can. I hope this bill receives unanimous consent. There are serious questions, however, about what this government has done in diminishing any kind of priority that would be placed on women's rights and equality. These "Famous Five" women would look at the situation today and say we have a lot work to do, so let us get started on it.
