Grant Mitchell

Retired Senator. Proudly represented Alberta in the Senate of Canada for 15 years.

[Grant Mitchell @SenMitchell]

I recently retired from the Senate of Canada. It was an honour to represent Alberta. I am grateful to have worked with so many remarkable people on important issues and challenges. I leave with a full heart, wonderful memories and the prospect of a bright future with my family.

[Grant Mitchell @SenMitchell]

It has been a privilege to serve as Government Liaison in the Senate. As I relinquish the role, I would like to wish my successor & esteemed colleague @MetisSenatorPLB the very best. As a proud Western Canadian, I remain committed to representing Alberta in the Senate. #cdnpoli

[Prime Minister of Canada @CanadianPM]

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces the appointment of Marc Gold as Government Representative in the Senate: https://t.co/ZklpDt3eVO

[Grant Mitchell @SenMitchell]

I offer my deepest condolences to those who lost family & friends in this morning's catastrophic plane crash in Tehran. Among the 176 victims are 63 Canadians, including many from my home province of Alberta. My heart goes out to all those affected by this unspeakable tragedy.

[Grant Mitchell @SenMitchell]

From my family to yours, I wish you a very happy holiday and a joyous new year.

Ma famille se joint à moi pour vous souhaiter, à vous et à proches, de très joyeuses Fêtes et une bonne et heureuse année.

[Governor General of Canada @GGCanada]

Royal Assent is the last step in turning a bill into a law. A traditional ceremony was held today in the @SenateCA Chamber. 🇨🇦 La sanction royale est la dernière étape pour transformer un projet de loi en loi. Une cérémonie traditionnelle a eu lieu aujourd'hui au @SenatCA.

[Senate of Canada @SenateCA]

🎥 Watch Senate Chamber proceedings live: https://t.co/Il3WE8Q1lZ #SenCA #cdnpoli

[Grant Mitchell @SenMitchell]

I’m looking forward to taking my place in the Senate for the Opening of the 43rd Parliament on Thursday. In particular, I welcome the chance to hear more about the Government’s plans to promote a green economy & address climate change in the Speech from the Throne. #SenCA

[Grant Mitchell @SenMitchell]

Mon poste d’agent de liaison est un moment fort de ma carrière. C’est un immense privilège d’avoir pu contribuer d’aussi près au projet qui souhaitait donner plus d’indépendance au Sénat. #SenCA #polcan https://t.co/WAh2DwftgU

[Grant Mitchell @SenMitchell]

Serving as Government Liaison in the Senate has truly been a highlight of my career. It has been a privilege to have been so directly involved the initiative to create a more independent Senate. #SenCA #cdnpoli https://t.co/W2iFUwE6jJ

[Senate of Canada @SenateCA]

BACK TO SCHOOL: Senators @wellsdavid and @SenMitchell joined a virtual classroom to take questions from high school students in four provinces. All it took was a little technological magic from @cgeducation: https://t.co/yGPo7jQ0Un #SenCA #cdnpoli #cdned #edcan

[Senate of Canada @SenateCA]

Senators @wellsdavid and @SenMitchell met with 5 classes of students from #AB to #NB, simultaneously! With the help of @cgeducation, they were able to answer the students’ questions and talk about the role of the Senate. #SENgage #cdned #SenCA

[Grant Mitchell @SenMitchell]

Thank you to my colleague @sendbellemare for your work as part of the Government Representative Office. You were an integral part of our team & it was a pleasure to work together. I wish you all the best for the next stage of your Senate career.

[Grant Mitchell @SenMitchell]

Je veux remercier mon collègue @sendbellemare pour son travail dans le Bureau du représentant du gouvernement. Vous étiez une partie intégrale de notre équipe et c’était un plaisir de travailler ensemble. Je vous offre mes meilleurs souhaits pour votre prochaine étape au Sénat.

[Senate of Canada @SenateCA]

This year, #WorldMentalHealthDay’s theme focuses on suicide prevention. Help is available if you need to talk or you know someone who needs help: https://t.co/v0CLwuJ3c7 #SenCA #WHO #MentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness

[City of Edmonton @CityofEdmonton]

New on #TransformingEdmonton:
City Council declares climate emergency.
Read more: https://t.co/RHGWankkXW

[Impact Assessment Agency of Canada @iaac_aeic]

The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency is now the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada! Our new Twitter handle is @IAAC_AEIC. Our new website is: https://t.co/T2CfGdn1Ow. #IAAC

[Impact Assessment Agency of Canada @iaac_aeic]

What’s in a name? The change from #environmentalassessment to #impactassessment means projects will be assessed on more than just their impacts on the environment.

[Senate of Canada @SenateCA]

A series of maple-leaf motifs in the Senate of Canada Building represent maple varieties found from Newfoundland and Labrador to Vancouver Island. Read more: https://t.co/VNSCWd0sfO #SenCA #DYK #Canada #architecture #cdnpoli

[Senate of Canada @SenateCA]

Ottawa’s former train station has been reborn as the temporary home of the Senate. The house of sober second thought is worth a second look. https://t.co/6RmNzRFqvF #SenCA #DYK #MyOttawa #architecture #design #cdnpoli