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Feb 22, 2010 | It obviously isn’t standard procedure for six senators to publish a joint position paper on what’s going wrong at the RCMP. Then again, fixing the RCMP is going to be essential to the security of Canadians. So it’s an issue worth working on – prorogation or no prorogation.
Oct 12, 2009 | 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.
Oct 7, 2009 | 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.
Sep 11, 2009 | We’ve all heard the old saying, “Be careful what you wish for; it might just come true.” On the question of Senate Reform, while there is certainly room for change, there is also reason to heed that sage advice.
Sep 8, 2009 | In light of U.S climate change initiative, there is an enormous economic imperative for us to set up a meaningful framework to manage our GHGs. Now.
Aug 10, 2009 | Wind energy represents a great opportunity to ensure a sustainable and affordable energy future for Canada. We lag behind, however, on both installed developments and policy support for wind energy. There are several reasons this needs to change.
Jul 13, 2009 | One of the greatest challenges of our generation will be dealing with the interlinked issues of pressure on our existing energy systems and the scope of climate change. Determining Canada’s response will be the public policy discussions that define our future. Our committee, the Standing Senate Committee on Energy, the Environment and Natural Resources is preparing to study energy issues in the coming fall session.
Jun 18, 2009 | The Senate Committee on Energy, Environment and Natural Resources has passed the bill enlarging Nahanni National Park, an area of pristine wilderness in Canada's North. The Nahanni National Park is truly a Canadian legacy and we can all be proud of the hard work and consultation that was done to further conserve and enlarge this beautiful region.
May 27, 2009 | Senator Mitchell speaks on the Environmental Enforcement Act, "It is supportable for what, of course, is in the bill. The bill does the right thing in extending, enhancing and making more rigorous the penalties that can be imposed upon polluters...What disturbs me, though, is what is not in this bill."
May 14, 2009 | A dramatically changing northern climate has raised important concerns about maintaining Canada’s sovereignty in the far North. One view suggests that, ‘we must use the North or lose it,’ and recommends Canada’s northern presence be strengthened.
