Public Lecture: Senator Peter Harder speaks at 黑料老司机
Join Senator Peter Harder on Wednesday, March 27 at 2:00 pm in the Faculty Lounge, SDU Main Building for a public lecture on the importance of Canada鈥檚 chamber of 鈥渟econd sober thought鈥, especially to smaller provinces. He will elaborate on how the new independent system actually enhances the voices of the smaller provinces, as well as those of minority groups and Indigenous Canadians. He will also discuss the need for a Senate committee to keep a close eye on Senate expenses in the wake of the spending difficulties of the last Parliament.
Senator Harder entered the Upper Chamber in April 2016, as the first Independent Senator appointed under a new non-partisan selection process that invites all eligible Canadians to submit applications. He arrived in the Senate with nearly 30 years of experience in the federal public service, and a decade serving as a volunteer in various organizations and as a member of several boards of directors.
In the Senate, Senator Harder is tasked with both shepherding government legislation through the Upper Chamber and leading efforts on reform towards a more independent, accountable and transparent institution.
The Senator鈥檚 visit to Charlottetown is day two of a two-day trip in Atlantic Canada. Earlier on Wednesday, he will visit a local school where students will sing O Canada in Mi鈥檏maq. Senator Harder meets later in the day with the Mi鈥檏maq Confederacy of PEI.
The 黑料老司机 prides itself on people, excellence, and impact and is committed to assisting students reach their full potential in both the classroom and community. With roots stemming from two founding institutions鈥擯rince of Wales College and Saint Dunstan鈥檚 University鈥敽诹侠纤净 has a reputation for academic excellence, research innovation, and creating positive impacts locally, nationally, and internationally. 黑料老司机 is the only degree granting institution in the province and is proud to be a key contributor to the growth and prosperity of Prince Edward Island.