Government Representative Office in the Senate

12/18/2025

As we head toward 2026, Senator Pierre Moreau reflects on the year that was. It has been a year of change and transition – in particular in the Government Representative’s Office.

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12/06/2025

Each year, on the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, we face a wound that never heals. On this solemn anniversary, we wear a white ribbon as a sign of our sincere commitment to work together to build a world in which everyone is safe.

11/27/2025

Government legislation to modernize Canada’s framework for measuring and verifying trade-related devices advances to committee after completing second reading.

Thanks to Senator Varone for sponsoring Bill S-3.

Government legislation introduced in the Senate aims to update Canada’s framework governing measurement and verification of trade-related devices, such as scales, gas pumps, and electricity and gas meters.

11/14/2025

Government legislation to extend access to citizenship by descent beyond the first generation has advanced to a Senate committee for consideration after being adopted at second reading.

The Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology is set to hear from witnesses on Monday, including Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Lena Metlege Diab.

Find out more: https://senate-gro.ca/c3-lost-canadians/

11/11/2025

On Remembrance Day, we take pause to honour our veterans and members of the Canadian Armed Forces who serve our country in the name of peace and freedom. Thank you for your service. Lest we forget.

11/10/2025

Government legislation introduced in the Senate aims to update Canada’s framework governing measurement and verification of trade-related devices, such as scales, gas pumps, and electricity and gas meters.

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Government legislation introduced in the Senate aims to update Canada’s framework governing measurement and verification of trade-related devices, such as scales, gas pumps, and electricity and gas meters.

09/30/2025

The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is a time to reflect and learn about the history of residential schools and their lasting effects.
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🧡Please take care: This content references Indian Residential Schools.

Members of the Senate Committee on joined fellow senators to mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also known as .

This day honours the painful history and ongoing impact on First Nations, Inuit, and Métis children who attended Indian Residential Schools, Indian Day Schools and other institutions, while recognizing the resilience and strength of Survivors.

Ten years after the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action, Canadians wear orange to show that every child matters, honouring the shared commitment of listening, learning, and reconciliation.

If you require support: https://ow.ly/JwOc50X3TUN or contact the National Indian Residential School Crisis Line: 1-866-925-4419.

09/25/2025

The GRO Senate is welcoming a new member from Ontario, further increasing regional representation. Senator Sandra Pupatello, a former Ontario cabinet minister with experience in economic development and global trade, joins a team from across Canada. https://senate-gro.ca/five-members/

09/24/2025

Senator Moreau, the Government Representative in the Senate, shared his vision for the evolving institution in a speech in the Red Chamber yesterday.

Read the full speech here: https://tinyurl.com/96ukbpb9

https://youtu.be/K4gtNOMMXaA?si=gr_9rO6RzHPHaYKr&t=2

Senator Moreau, the Government Representative in the Senate, laid out his vision for the evolving institution in a speech in the Red Chamber on September 23,...

09/23/2025

Senator Pat Duncan (Yukon) has been named Deputy Government Liaison. With this addition, the GRO better reflects the Senate’s role as a chamber focused on regional interests.

Find out more: https://tinyurl.com/4mrthece

08/19/2025

Le Sénateur Pierre Moreau vient d’être nommé Représentant du gouvernement au Sénat et sera ainsi responsable du cheminement des projets de loi du gouvernement.

Nous avons eu une première rencontre pour préparer les travaux d’un automne qui s’annonce très occupé.

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Senator Pierre Moreau has just been appointed Government Representative in the Senate, and will be responsible for overseeing the progress of government bills.

We had an initial meeting to prepare for what promises to be a very busy autumn.