Meeting with Barbara Cartwright Humane Canada
We talked about reconciliation that must reflect the reality of animal sentience and the indivisibility of humans and animals.
Back to Batoche
Held on the historic site of the Battle of Batoche, Métis people from all over Canada come to this event to celebrate their cultural traditions and heritage.
Remembrance Day 2018
Senator Boyer and Marv Fletcher attend the Aboriginal Veterans Day Ceremony.
Métis Nation of Ontario Veterans AGA
Senator Boyer was invited to attend the Métis Nation of Ontario Veterans Annual General Assembly on November 10th, 2018. During the assembly, Senator Boyer met with the council to discuss her initiative to increase Métis voices in the Senate and how they could be involved. The Veterans gifted the Senator with a replica of the Métis monument in Penetanguishene in recognition of their ongoing relationship.
Tour of the Heart Institute’s new Cardiac Care Tower
The Heart Institute opened their doors on November 9th to Senator Yvonne Boyer, Senator Marie-Françoise Mégie, Senator Mary Jane McCallum, and Senator Colin Deacon, to showcase their new Cardiac Care Tower.
Welcoming Lieutenant (Navy) Alex Metaxas-Mariatos to the Senate
The Usher of the Black Rod and Senator Boyer had the privilege of welcoming Lieutenant (Navy) Alex Metaxas-Mariatos to the Senate on November 7th 2018.
Glebe/Fort Providence SENgage program
On October 22nd, 2018, Senator Boyer met up with the Glebe Collegiate students in Ottawa and students from Fort Providence, Northwest Territories to work on a reconciliation project. The students pitched their reconciliation proposals to Senator Boyer who gave her feedback and engaged in dialogue with the students.
Meeting with fertility advisors
On October 16th, 2018, Senator Boyer met with fertility advisors to discuss the hot topic of payment for surrogacy.
Meeting with Minwaashin Lodge
On August 29th, 2018, Senator Boyer and Senator Pate met with the Minwaashin Lodge executive director and board member to discuss the unique experiences and challenges they face in delivering services to Indigenous women in Ottawa.
Canadian Youth Ambassador Program
On May 28th, 2018, students from across the country met with Senator Boyer and presented their individual proposals to advance reconciliation. Senator Boyer provided feedback on their proposals and spent time discussing her role as a Senator.