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Honourable Marilou McPhedran @senmarilou.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

To every young person who gave their time, conviction, and voice to this work: thank you, merci, miigwetch. You were never the "leaders of tomorrow." You have always been the leaders of today! #CCYF #CCJF #Vote16 #YouthEngagement #YouthLeadership

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Honourable Marilou McPhedran @senmarilou.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

The Senate Human Rights Committee's recent study of democratic resilience and inclusion asks what our democracy might gain when 16- and 17-year-olds can vote.

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Honourable Marilou McPhedran @senmarilou.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

At this meeting I shared some of my story: my years as a young human rights lawyer, when women across the country mobilized and won what became Section 28 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms; and the fight to create pathways to Canada for women and girls in Afghanistan.

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Honourable Marilou McPhedran @senmarilou.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Over the years they've taken on the #Vote16 campaign (extending the voting age to 16), climate justice incl. nuclear disarmament (co-hosting two Youth-Parliament Nuclear Summits in Ottawa), universal basic income, and initiatives advancing gender equality & diversity.

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Honourable Marilou McPhedran @senmarilou.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

When I applied to the Senate in 2016, I promised to bring youth to the Senate and the Senate to youth. The Canadian Council of Young Feminists (CCYF-CCJF) is key to keeping that promise.

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Honourable Marilou McPhedran @senmarilou.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

Using my resources to support young leaders has been my greatest privilege as a senator so this was the perfect way to spend my final days in Ottawa. #YouthEngagement #SenateofCanada

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Honourable Marilou McPhedran @senmarilou.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

The next day, my team & I hosted the EU–Canada delegation in the Senate of Canada for an open discussion on my "solo" work as an independent, unaffiliated Senator focused on young people...

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Honourable Marilou McPhedran @senmarilou.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

I moderated a panel on Canadian political youth engagement with Ontario MPP @johnfraseros.bsky.social Ottawa Councillor & Deputy Mayor Matthew Luloff, and Gatineau Councillor Tiffany-Lee Norris Parent — first elected at just 22.

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Honourable Marilou McPhedran @senmarilou.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

In my final days in Ottawa this June, the Parliamentary Centre & the @euincanada.bsky.social invited me to engage with young leaders from Spain, Finland, Poland, Germany, Latvia & Canada.

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Honourable Marilou McPhedran @senmarilou.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

Youth engagement & running a "parliamentary learning lab" in my Senate office have been top priorities across my almost-decade (2016–2026) as an Independent Senator for Manitoba.

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Honourable Marilou McPhedran @senmarilou.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Join me in trusting and investing in the strength of our democracy. Happy Canada Day! 🇨🇦 #CanadaDay #FêteDuCanada

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Honourable Marilou McPhedran @senmarilou.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Bonjour, Hello. C'est la fête du Canada. Joignez-vous à moi pour faire confiance à la démocratie au Canada et y investir - ça n'a probablement jamais été aussi important que maintenant. Bonne fête du Canada!

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Honourable Marilou McPhedran @senmarilou.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Following the press conference I asked a question to the government about their lack of action towards the violations of international law from Israeli authorities and their treatment from federal authorities upon their return at Toronto Pearson Airport.

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Honourable Marilou McPhedran @senmarilou.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Last week, we had two Canadian Citizens Ko Tinmaun and Marie Tota who participated in the Global Sumud Flotilla joined me and Senator Woo for a press conference regarding their treatment by Israeli occupation forces and Canadian authorities on their return in Canada.

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Groupe progressiste du Sénat @progsenat.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

La sénatrice Wanda Thomas Bernard a également rendu hommage récemment à l'honorable Marilou McPhedran, qui prendra sa retraite du #SenCA cet été. Lisez/regardez son hommage ici : theprogressives.ca/fr/au-senat/... @senmarilou.bsky.social

« Les efforts de la sénatrice McPhedran ont permis aux jeunes d’être considérés comme des citoyens à part entière qui ont des points de vue, l’habilité d’agir et leur mot à dire dans toutes les décisions que nous prenons dans cette enceinte. » Sénatrice Wanda Thomas Bernard, Nouvelle-Écosse (East Preston), Groupe progressiste du Sénat

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Honourable Marilou McPhedran @senmarilou.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Parliament Hill two years ago and continues to contribute to on this crucial national conversation

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Honourable Marilou McPhedran @senmarilou.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

strengthening democracy in Canada that will respectfully listen to young people and many other witnesses before reporting back to Senate with recommendations in 2027. Lina participated in our National Summit on Vote16 on

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Honourable Marilou McPhedran @senmarilou.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Reconnected with Lina Nada Maach, on her podcast « Open Loop » to talk about how essential young people are to Canada’s democratic resilience and the good news that there is going to be a Senate national study on

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Honourable Marilou McPhedran @senmarilou.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Thank you to Winnipeg’s unique Gail Asper for inviting me to the GG Performing Arts Awards - good conversation with Canada’s Chief of Defence General Jennie Carignan

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Honourable Marilou McPhedran @senmarilou.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

À l'occasion de la Journée nationale de la santé et de la condition physique, faisons de l'activité physique une priorité. Prenons le temps d'être actifs à la maison, au travail ou à l'extérieur et invitons les autres à se joindre à nous.

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Honourable Marilou McPhedran @senmarilou.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

This National Health and Fitness Day, let's make movement a priority. Take time to move at home, at work, or outdoors and encourage others to join you.

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Honourable Marilou McPhedran @senmarilou.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Just in time as I prepare to give my Senate farewell speech on June 10th - wonderful reconnection with the indomitable Helen Forsey who gifted me her book on the Senate and shared stories of her fabled father who has inspired me: the late Sen. Eugene Forsey. Thank you Helen!

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Honourable Marilou McPhedran @senmarilou.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Depuis plus de 30 ans, il prend soin des sénatrices et sénateurs dans leur « deuxième chez-soi », de l’autre côté de la rue, au Château. Plusieurs de mes collègues se sont joints à moi pour lui dire : « Merci pour tout ce que vous faites pour nous, Claude. »

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Honourable Marilou McPhedran @senmarilou.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

J’ai eu le plaisir d’accueillir Claude Briand du Fairmont Château Laurier à la Chambre du Sénat.

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Honourable Marilou McPhedran @senmarilou.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

For more than 30 years, he has been taking care of senators at their home away from home across the street at the chateau. Many of my colleagues joined me in saying, «Thank you for everything you do for us, Claude. »

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Honourable Marilou McPhedran @senmarilou.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

I had the pleasure of welcoming Claude Briand of the Fairmont Chateau Laurier Hôtel to the Senate Chamber.

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Honourable Marilou McPhedran @senmarilou.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

As a member of the Canada-Netherlands Parliamentary Friends, I was honoured to join Secretary of State Adam van Koeverden (co-chair) and MP Alex Ruff to meet Princess Margriet of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, as guests of Amb. Margriet Vonno at her Official Residence.

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Honourable Marilou McPhedran @senmarilou.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

It’s 4am and I’ve landed in Bogota just in time to speak at the online forum of Women Political Leaders in my role as the Country Ambassador for Canada - alongside leaders and advocates committed to advancing women’s leadership in politics and public life.

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UBCIC @ubcic.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Patty Fraser, Senator Marilou Mcphedran, Chief Marilyn Slett & Senator Mary McCallum are in Ottawa on Red Dress Day before the INAN Commitee. UBCIC urges Canada to end violence against Indigenous women and pass Bill S-2 as amended without delay #endsecondgen #reddressday #MMIWG2S

Four women stand together, smiling at the camera, against a white wall.

The women are wearing various items of red to represent Red Dress Day.

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Honourable Marilou McPhedran @senmarilou.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Theatre is packed to celebrate the life and legacy of Canada’s great humanitarian Stephen Lewis. I am among the many inspired and sustained by his guidance and generosity of spirit. Thank you Stephen.

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Honourable Marilou McPhedran @senmarilou.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Tune in to today’s Senate sitting and watch the vote live: senparlvu.parl.gc.ca/Harmony/en/P...

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Honourable Marilou McPhedran @senmarilou.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

ainsi qu’Agnes Kola, conseillère régionale en matière de genre pour la Fondation Aga Khan basée à Nairobi, pour l’excellente discussion lors du webinaire sur les services inclusifs en Afrique.

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Honourable Marilou McPhedran @senmarilou.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

Je tiens à remercier les représentants de Transparency International, Albert Rwego Kavatiri au Rwanda, Andoniaina Liantsoa Rakotoarivelo à Madagascar, Salvator Cusimano au Canada,

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Honourable Marilou McPhedran @senmarilou.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

and Agnes Kola, serving as the Aga Khan Foundation’s Regional Gender Advisor based in Nairobi, for the great webinar discussion on Inclusive Services in Africa.

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Honourable Marilou McPhedran @senmarilou.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

I would like to thank Transparency International representatives Albert Rwego Kavatiri in Rwanda, Andoniaina Liantsoa Rakotoarivelo in Madagascar, Salvator Cusimano in Canada

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Honourable Marilou McPhedran @senmarilou.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

So proud of Robaba Mohammadi and pleased to help to open her first start art show in Canada today in Toronto. ____________ Tellement fier de Robaba Mohammadi et heureux d’avoir contribué à l’ouverture de sa toute première exposition d’art au Canada aujourd’hui à Toronto.

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Honourable Marilou McPhedran @senmarilou.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Big thank you to amazing Velma Morgan for inviting me to meet with 1834 Fellows from across Canada __________ Un grand merci à la formidable Velma Morgan de m’avoir invité à rencontrer les boursiers du programme 1834 provenant de partout au Canada.

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Honourable Marilou McPhedran @senmarilou.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Heureux de reconnecter avec Edward L. Matwawana, directeur exécutif de la Fondation Michaëlle Jean, lors du gala de la Black Diplomats Academy à Toronto.

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Honourable Marilou McPhedran @senmarilou.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Great to reconnect with Edward L. Matwawana, Exec. Director of Fondation Michaëlle Jean Foundation at the gala for the Black Diplomats Academy in Toronto

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Honourable Marilou McPhedran @senmarilou.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Honorée et ravie d’avoir été à Peterborough pour la Conversation communautaire sur la condition des femmes, organisée par l’honorable Maryam Monsef et les femmes leaders de Peterborough.

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Honourable Marilou McPhedran @senmarilou.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Honoured and delighted to be in Peterborough today for the Community Conversation on the Status of Women convened by the Hon. Maryam Monsef and women leaders of Peterborough

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Honourable Marilou McPhedran @senmarilou.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Let us honour Stephen by never giving up on struggling for social justice. To be loved and guided by Stephen has been one of the greatest gifts in my lifetime.

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Honourable Marilou McPhedran @senmarilou.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Gratitude to my North Stars Stephen H. Lewis C.C. & Michele Landsberg O.C. I can’t adequately express my grief - widely shared- at losing Stephen today. He is resting in power and his memory is a blessing to our troubled world.

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Honourable Marilou McPhedran @senmarilou.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

La sénatrice Donna Dasko et moi avons retrouvé la PDG de la Fondation canadienne des femmes, Mitzi Hunter, ainsi que la présidente du conseil d’administration, Meenu Sykand, à la CSW70 de l’ONU, lors du panel parlementaire international que j’ai coanimé à la Mission du Canada auprès de l’ONU.

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Honourable Marilou McPhedran @senmarilou.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Senator Donna Dasko and I reconnected with the Canadian Women’s Foundation CEO Mitzi Hunter and Board Chair Meenu Sykand at UN CSW70 for the international parliamentary panel I co-hosted at Canada’s Mission to the UN.

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Honourable Marilou McPhedran @senmarilou.bsky.social · 22/03/2026

but we carry on with heavy hearts and feeling the loss of this indefatigable life-changing woman Peacebuilder. Rest in power dear Maria Victoria and thank you for all you gave to our troubled world before you left us too soon

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Honourable Marilou McPhedran @senmarilou.bsky.social · 22/03/2026

- particularly to the Global Network of Women Peacebuilders. Last week our GNWP board held an emergency meeting to ensure that the GNWP team has the resources to continue Mavic’s vision for women and girls on the frontlines in conflict affected countries and we do;

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