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11/10/2026

As Remembrance Day approaches, the annual Poppy Drop honours those who served and sacrificed in war, military conflict and peacekeeping missions.

Thousands of virtual poppies and a Wall of Remembrance illuminate the Senate of Canada Building from 6:30 p.m. to midnight ET today and tomorrow.

11/09/2026

🔨 Look up next time you pass Parliament Hill. The Peace Tower will gradually disappear behind scaffolding as its restoration moves ahead!

The 92-metre-tall tower, one of Canada’s most recognizable landmarks, is getting masonry and structural upgrades as part of Centre Block’s important rehabilitation work. Scaffolding made of 100% Canadian steel is already installed around the base of the Peace Tower and will eventually hide the entire structure from view while the conservation work takes place!

Senator Dawn Arnold and Senator Rob Black returned to the Senate’s permanent home to learn more about the complex work underway, which will preserve the tower for future generations.

11/08/2026

For generations, First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples have played a vital role in Canada’s military efforts. More than 12,000 Indigenous members are estimated to have served in the 20th century, including 500 who made the ultimate sacrifice.

Today, on Indigenous Veterans Day, we honour First Nations, Inuit and Métis veterans for their service, courage and sacrifices.

11/06/2026

Senate hosts 27th Annual Ceremony of Remembrance.

Watch live: https://ow.ly/ml755104il8

11/06/2026

Remembrance is about reflecting on the past and honouring those who serve today.

For Senator Rebecca Patterson, a retired rear-admiral who served for 34 years in the Canadian Armed Forces that commitment carries into her work at the Senate.

Drawing on her military experience, she works to ensure the voices of serving members and veterans are heard and that the people behind the uniform are considered in parliamentary decisions.

11/05/2026

The Senate Committee on Official Languages is visiting New Brunswick this week as part of its study on the strengthening of federal institutions’ arts, culture and heritage responsibilities in official language minority communities and in Canada.

11/05/2026

📢 IMPORTANT UPDATE 📢

Model Senate 2027 will now take place from Thursday, May 13 to Saturday, May 15, 2027.

All applications already submitted remain valid.

We look forward to welcoming participants from across Canada to the Senate of Canada Building in Ottawa for an engaging and memorable experience. 🏛️

11/04/2026

Canadians deserve a clear picture of how public money is spent and how government decisions affect public services.

Following its review of the 2026–27 Main Estimates, the Senate Committee on National Finance is calling for greater transparency around federal spending, including how new spending categories are applied and what the federal expenditure review means for Canadians.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/aYMU5103WSp

11/04/2026

During Voices of Youth Indigenous Leaders 2026 at the Senate, eight First Nations, Inuit and Métis youth testified before a Senate committee and issued calls to action on a range of urgent policy issues affecting their lives — including education, health care, housing, the second-generation cutoff, residential school denialism, economic development and youth engagement.

“The testimonies shared will help inform the ongoing work of the committee and of the Senate Chamber,” said committee chair Senator Michèle Audette.

Read about the event and the visions these young Indigenous leaders have for their communities and the next generations: https://ow.ly/Y6pj5103PBu

11/03/2026

What a great conversation!

Thank you to senators Rosa Galvez, Peter M. Boehm, Andrew Cardozo, and Sénateur René Cormier, Speaker pro tempore of the Senate, as well as the youth participants from across the Americas for a thoughtful discussion on Canada-Latin America relations, how parliamentary diplomacy strengthens international partnerships, and the role young people can play in shaping the future.

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