In the Spotlight
Coerced sterilization
As a youth in Saskatchewan and as a nurse in the healthcare system, Senator Boyer saw firsthand the discrimination and coercion faced by Indigenous women. Today, she is part of a Senate committee that is investigating the roots and solutions to this unspeakable racism.
Prison reform
The mental-health crisis in our prison system has to be addressed in society at large—with compassion, care and culturally astute initiatives.
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Recent News
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.