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An Act to amend the Department of Employment and Social Development Act and the Employment Insurance Act (Employment Insurance Council)

List of participants of the Jobs and Skills Round Table on Monday, February 12, 2024.

This survey, conducted on the behalf of Senator Bellemare, covers The perception of the impact of climate and technological changes on the labour market and the need for training, as well as The perception of the skills gap and the need for training.

In an op-ed published on April 27th, 2022, Senator Diane Bellemare explains why 'A basic income would be an unfair, complicated and costly way to eliminate poverty'.

Survey commissioned by Senator Diane Bellemare aims to understand Canadians’ opinions about a proposed guaranteed basic income program as well as a job path program for unemployed Canadians.

My opinion entitled And the winner is… published by the Max Bell School of Public Policy’s following the conference: Choosing the Right Target: Real Options for the Bank of Canada's Mandate Renewal.

Many economists, including myself, believe that it is time to broaden the Bank of Canada’s mandate to include the pursuit of maximum levels of employment or full employment.

Through the initiative of Senator Diane Bellemare and with the participation of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, the Canadian Labour Congress and the Colleges and Institutes Canada, labour market stakeholders met virtually for the second Jobs and Skills…

EI is and remains the best policy choice to encourage a sustainable labour market integration, occupational and labour mobility, and the protection of a decent standard of living.

Millions of Canadians believe that they need training and want to upgrade their skills to adapt and take advantage of future technological changes.

The time has come to take a fresh look at the Bank of Canada Act. It received royal assent on July 3, 1934 – 85 years ago. Even though it has been amended over time, it needs to be reassessed.

The GRO shepherds government legislation through the Upper Chamber, ensuring that it is thoroughly and efficiently reviewed.

Call the attention of the Senate to the challenges of literacy and essential skills for the 21st century in Canada, the provinces and the territories.

Motion to encourage the Government to take account of the United Nations' sustainable development goals as it drafts legislation and develops policy relating to sustainable development - Debate continued.

I stand today to speak in favour of Senator Ringuette’s motion to amend rule 12-7 of the Rules of the Senate to create a Senate standing committee on human resources. I am putting on my hat as an economist.

In the spring of 1642, explorers came ashore at a place that for many years throughout its history would be the largest city in Canada, the largest community of francophones in the America and, I firmly believe, one of the most magnificent cities in the…

Hon. Diane Bellemare (Legislative Deputy to the Government Representative in the Senate): Honourable senators, the report of the Standing Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade, entitled Free Trade Agreements: A Tool for Economic…

Today the Senate of Canada passed Bill C-4, restoring the labour relations balance. By passing this bill, the Senate has confirmed the importance of the federal tripartite labour relations system.

Hon. Diane Bellemare (Legislative Deputy to the Government Representative in the Senate): Honourable senators, I rise today to commend a Quebec organization for its exceptional work. Les Impatients is celebrating its 25th anniversary this very day. Its…

Hon. Diane Bellemare (Legislative Deputy to the Government Representative in the Senate): Dear colleagues, I rise today to mark the fiftieth anniversary of an important moment in our country’s history. In April 1967, as part of the Centennial…

Hon. Diane Bellemare (Legislative Deputy to the Government Representative in the Senate): Honourable senators, I rise today both as a senator and a Quebecer to add my voice to that of my fellow Quebecers who are outraged over the nearly 50 per cent salary…

Hon. Diane Bellemare (Legislative Deputy to the Government Representative in the Senate): Honourable senators, I rise today to pay tribute to a great lady from Quebec, Janine Sutto, also known as ‘‘Notre Dame du Théâtre.’’ She died peacefully yesterday…

Hon. Diane Bellemare (Legislative Deputy to the Government Representative in the Senate) moved third reading of Bill C-4, An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code, the Parliamentary Employment and Staff Relations Act, the Public Service Labour Relations Act…

The Senate will soon consider a government bill (C-4) that seeks to restore balance between federally regulated employers and unions. It repeals two acts (formerly bills C-377 and C-525) introduced by two Conservative MPs who received support in their…

Hon. Diane Bellemare (Legislative Deputy to the Government Representative in the Senate): Honourable senators, I rise today to pay tribute to a colleague that I respect so much and that I will certainly miss. I got to know Senator Wallace when I was…

Hon. Diane Bellemare (Legislative Deputy to the Government Representative in the Senate): Honourable senators, today I want to talk to you about the Canadian forestry industry, and I thank Senator Maltais for bringing this inquiry forward. Like my…

Hon. Diane Bellemare (Legislative Deputy to the Government Representative in the Senate) moved second reading of Bill C-4, An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code, the Parliamentary Employment and Staff Relations Act, the Public Service Labour Relations…

Hon. Diane Bellemare (Legislative Deputy to the Government Representative in the Senate) rose pursuant to notice of September 28, 2016: That she will call the attention of the Senate to the relevance of full employment in the 21st century in a Globalized…

Hon. Diane Bellemare (Legislative Deputy to the Government Representative in the Senate): Honourable senators, I will try to be brief because this is day 14, and it’s the second time I’m adjourning debate. I rise today to speak in favour of Senator Nancy…

Senator Diane Bellemare introduced her first bill, entitled An Act to establish Promotion of Essential Skills Learning Week (Bill S-254).

Senator Diane Bellemare presented her two bills at the annual conference of Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan).

The Senate has changed since 2015. It is less partisan and more independent. But much remains to be done and above all, it must be more effective. Here is my perspective, my analysis and some suggestions on the process of modernizing the Senate.