Honoured to join my fellow Canadian Senators, Senator Rebecca Patterson and Senator Greenwood, at the 2024 Global Health & Welfare Forum. It was a privilege to engage with officials from 外交部 Ministry of Foreign Affairs, ROC (Taiwan) 🇹🇼, MOHW of Taiwan 衛生福利部, the National Health Research Institutes, and Taipei Adventist Hospital.

I was pleased to welcome Officer Cadets from the Political Science program @RMCCanadaCMR to the Senate Chambers. It’s inspiring to meet these future military leaders from 3 countries. Fun fact: my Parl. Affairs Advisor Shawn is a proud 1993 Military College grad #TruthDutyValour

Did you know veterans in Canada are more than twice as likely to experience homelessness as the general population? During a recent visit to Veterans' House Canada in Ottawa, senators witnessed the benefits of supportive housing and learned about effective approaches to reducing

I'm truly touched to receive the King Charles III Coronation Medal and the flag that flew over the Senate Building on the 1st anniversary of my swearing-in. Can you believe it's almost been two years since I became a Senator? I cherish the joy of serving Canadians every day

🇨🇦🇺🇦 In Halifax, during the International Security Forum, I met with Canadian senators. I expressed gratitude to Canada for its unwavering support for Ukraine during these challenging times, including military, financial, humanitarian, and political assistance, as well as for

Deterrence and Defence of the eastern flank of NATO is strengthened hand in hand with two powerful 🇨🇦 military and political leaders - General / Générale Jennie Carignan General Carignan and Senator Rebecca Patterson. Halifax The Forum #HFX2024 #StrongerTogether #WeAreNATO

(1/2) Welcomed Latvia 🇱🇻 in Canada & Canadian Joint Operations Command in the Senate for a statement on Canadian-led NATO Multinational Brigade Latvia & #ExREWA. Russia’s territorial goals extend beyond Ukraine & our firm stance with NATO, engagement in Latvia, and support to Ukraine are critical. @wellsdavid Canadian Armed Forces

(2/2) Mine & @wellsdavid statements in the Chamber following the Canada-Europe IP Assoc diplomatic mission to Poland, Estonia, and Latvia. Recognizing the bonds with Latvia 🇱🇻 in Canada and the leadership of Canadian Armed Forces in NATO Multinational Brigade Latvia #StrongerTogether #WeAreNATO

The Afghan Women Parliamentarians & Leaders’ Network’s “Echoes of Courage” campaign aligns with the UN’s #16DaysOfActivism (Nov 25 - Dec 10). We must condemn the Taliban’s ‘gender apartheid’ and raise Afghan women's voices in peacebuilding. #16Days

Fantastic chat with Mrs. Ward’s Gr 5s A Lorne Cassidy today! We dove deep into the importance of the Senate in democracies. Their questions and knowledge were impressive. Teaching young Canadians how government works is essential, and I feel lucky to have met such a great group.

Canada-Latvia Parliamentary Friendship Group met to discuss supporting mutual priorites. With so many Canadian Armed Forces deployed to 🇱🇻 as part of NATO deterrence efforts we thank Latvia 🇱🇻 in Canada for these strong bilateral ties #MNBLVA #StrongerTogether

Wishing you and yours a joyful holiday season and Happy New Year!