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📸 From debating in the Senate Chamber to connecting with peers from across Canada, Model Senate 2026 was full of unforgettable moments.

Interested in taking part in the 2027 Model Senate? Sign up for the SENgage eNewsletter to be notified when applications open in September: https://t.co/1jWsAZOShr

#SenCA #ModelSenate2026

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Firefighters need modern, reliable equipment as wildfire seasons grow longer and more severe. Hear from Chief Ken McMullen, President of the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs, and read the Senate’s report “Canada on Fire” to learn more about Canada’s growing wildfire challenge: https://t.co/ePZLcyqpNU

#SenCA #AGFO #Wildfires #CdnPoli

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The Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games are officially underway! 🤩

We’re so proud of the Canadian athletes who took part in the Opening Ceremony.

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Parliamentary diplomacy brings legislators together to discuss common challenges and shared goals. At the @PNWER Summit in #Edmonton, senators met with U.S. counterparts from border states to discuss the importance of trade, cooperation and innovation, with the goal of enhancing quality of life for people across the region.

#SenCA #cdnpoli @parldiplomacy @MTlegislature @LtGovDennyHeck

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Senators Marty Deacon, Paula Simons and @SenatorACardozo joined leaders from the public and private sectors at the Pacific NorthWest Economic Region Annual Summit in Edmonton this week. Forum participants are discussing the common challenges and opportunities for the region such as connecting infrastructure, trade and security to harnessing the future energy economy through technology and innovation.

#SenCA #CdnPoli #Edmonton @PNWER @ParlDiplomacy @LtGovDennyHeck @AmarjeetSohiYEG

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Join the Senate as Parliamentary Reporter (French).

Apply by Monday, July 27, 2026: https://t.co/xqMHdEvVgP

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A three-piece silver tea set used throughout the 20th century by Speakers of the Senate is on display in the Senate of Canada Building.

Can’t visit in person? Read about the tea set and other artefacts in the Senate Artwork and Heritage Collection: https://t.co/oLJwrKM4ne

#SenCA #Art #CdnHeritage

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Senator @DonnaDasko shares how time spent in Iqaluit helped raise awareness of Arctic issues among delegates from the NATO Parliamentary Assembly.

By fostering dialogue and sharing Canadian perspectives, senators contribute to international discussions on Arctic security and co-operation.

#SenCA @natopa #NATOPA @ParlDiplomacy

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Why should Canada strengthen its engagement with Africa?

A Senate committee heard that Africa’s growing economy, young population and rising global influence create significant opportunities for Canada. Stronger partnerships can help expand co-operation in trade, investment, development and diplomacy.

🌍Read the report and its 21 recommendations: https://t.co/klFtiuHSeR

#SenCA #AEFA

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Senator Marilou McPhedran, a member of the Senate Committee on Indigenous Peoples, invites First Nations, Métis and Inuit youth aged 18–35 to apply for Voices of Youth Indigenous Leaders.

Selected participants will have the opportunity to meet senators, learn about the Senate’s work and share their experiences and ideas to help shape national conversations.

Apply by July 31:
https://t.co/ESIHQZlBlX

#SenCA #APPA #IndigenousYouth

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Join the Senate as Parliamentary Reporter (French).

Apply by Monday, July 20, 2026: https://t.co/5iGlF6mTHq

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👀Looking for a classic Ottawa experience?

Catch the Changing of the Guard at 10 a.m. on Parliament Hill, then continue your adventure with a visit to the Senate of Canada Building and the East Block!

Learn more: https://t.co/0ur9gfK8NZ

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Join the Senate as Senior Parliamentary Counsel.

Apply by Monday, August 3, 2026: https://t.co/idahusNkD6

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On AI Appreciation Day, explore how the Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology is examining the future of AI in Canada.

AI is already changing the way Canadians live and work. The question is no longer if AI will shape our future, but how we ensure it does so responsibly.

The committee explores these questions in “Fuelled by Technology, Powered by Humanity: An interim report on a human-centred approach to AI in Canada.”

Read the report: https://t.co/pLUBQIbDdt

#SenCA #SOCI #AI

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Do you have a perspective on issues affecting First Nations, Métis and Inuit youth?

Apply to Voices of Youth Indigenous Leaders for the opportunity to travel to Ottawa, meet senators and share your priorities with the Senate Committee on Indigenous Peoples.

Every submission will help inform the committee’s work and its final report.

Apply by July 31, 2026: https://t.co/ueeIuDyZwV

#SenCA #APPA #IndigenousYouth

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At the NATO Parliamentary Assembly in Ottawa, @SenatorACardozo highlights the importance of engaging with counterparts from NATO countries and gaining a better understanding of different perspectives.

Through parliamentary diplomacy, senators help strengthen dialogue and understanding on issues that affect Canada and its allies.

#SenCA @natopa #NATOPA @ParlDiplomacy

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What happens when young people leave foster care with nowhere to turn?

A Senate committee heard that too many face barriers to housing, education, employment and health care just as they enter adulthood.

Read the report and its recommendations: https://t.co/PqnecptrZq

#SenCA #RIDR

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At the NATO Parliamentary Assembly, Senator @gignacclement raised the issue of the Northwest Passage and the importance of it being recognized as Canadian internal waters.

As part of their diplomatic role, senators bring Canadian perspectives to international discussions on issues that affect Canada’s interests.

#SenCA @natopa #NATOPA @ParlDiplomacy

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An art display installed this year in the Senate of Canada Building journeys through the evolution of transportation infrastructure across Canada’s different geographies and climates — a subject studied over the years by the Senate Committee on Transport and Communications.

Discover the Visual Voices exhibit: https://t.co/rsF58qusT7

#SenCA #CdnArt #TRCM

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Protecting Canada’s most sensitive information is a crucial part of national security.

At the NATO Parliamentary Assembly, Senator Katherine Hay discussed data sovereignty, secure data environments and the importance of strengthening Canada’s digital resilience.

#SenCA @natopa #NATOPA @ParlDiplomacy