Bill S-222 was read a first time

Bill S-222, An Act to amend the Canada Elections Act and the Regulation Adapting the Canada Elections Act for the Purposes of a Referendum, was introduced and read a first time.

Senate Chamber

ISG Senator Nancy Karetak-Lindell and CSG Senator Todd Lewis were sworn-in.

Bill S-221 was read a first time

Bill S-221, An Act to provide for the recognition of the Canada jay as the national bird of Canada, was introduced and read a first time.