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Debates of the Senate Debates of the Senate 1st SESSION . 41st PARLIAMENT . VOLUME 148 . NUMBER 151 OFFICIAL REPORT (HANSARD) Tuesday, April 16, 2013 The Honourable NOËL A. KINSELLA Speaker This issue contains the latest listing of Senators, Officers of the Senate and the Ministry. CONTENTS (Daily index of proceedings appears at back of this issue). Debates Services: D'Arcy McPherson, National Press Building, Room 906, Tel. 613-995-5756 Publications Centre: David Reeves, National Press Building, Room 926, Tel. 613-947-0609 Published by the Senate Available on the Internet: http://www.parl.gc.ca 3637 THE SENATE Tuesday, April 16, 2013 The Senate met at 2 p.m., the Speaker in the chair. the previous government. It was only following the election of a Conservative government that they were subsequently appointed Prayers. when vacancies occurred in 2007 and 2012. [Translation] Of course, they were followed by Doug Black in January of this year, having been elected by the people of Alberta in 2012. BUSINESS OF THE SENATE Honourable senators, we now have the fifth elected Canadian senator, Scott Tannas, who on March 25 was summoned to the Hon. Claude Carignan (Deputy Leader of the Government): Senate by the Governor General on the advice of Prime Minister Honourable senators, there have been consultations among the Stephen Harper. parties, and it has been agreed that photographers may be allowed on the floor of the Senate for this afternoon's meeting, so that they may photograph the swearing-in of the new senator with as Senator Tannas was born and raised in High River, a small little disruption as possible. town in southwestern Alberta that is known to me — I have been there a few times — but it is perhaps best known as the birthplace [English] of Canada's sixteenth Prime Minister, the Right Honourable Joe Clark. NEW SENATOR Scott's father, Donald, was a school principal and was later elected as the Progressive Conservative MLA for Highwood. His The Hon. the Speaker: Honourable senators, I have the honour mother, Christine, was an emergency room nurse. to inform the Senate that the Clerk has received a certificate from the Registrar General of Canada showing that Scott Tannas has From a young age, Scott Tannas developed a lifelong been summoned to the Senate. commitment to the concept that hard work was the key to success, whether it was as an employee at the local hardware store INTRODUCTION or as the proprietor of smaller entrepreneurial endeavours. It was always important for Senator Tannas to be part of a team in order The Hon. the Speaker having informed the Senate that there to diligently build a business, large or small. was a senator without, waiting to be introduced: Always interested in politics, perhaps due to the influence of his The following honourable senator was introduced; presented father, Scott served on student council and was even dubbed Her Majesty's writ of summons; took the oath prescribed by law, ``Senator'' by his fellow students. Raised with a strong which was administered by the Clerk; and was seated: commitment to public service, he always hoped that someday he would have a chance to serve his community and fellow Hon. Scott Tannas, of High River, Alberta, introduced between Canadians in some capacity. Hon. Marjory LeBreton, P.C., and Hon. Betty Unger. After attending university, Scott took on a variety of jobs in The Hon. the Speaker informed the Senate that the honourable order to save the money he needed to buy a small insurance senator named above had made and subscribed the declaration of agency in his hometown. He eventually purchased the business, qualification required by the Constitution Act, 1867, in the which quickly morphed into a diversified financial services presence of the Clerk of the Senate, the Commissioner appointed company with more than 1,500 employees. During this time, he to receive and witness the said declaration. married his university love, Taryn, and together they raised four children — Mary Christine, Emily, Zachary and Alex. (1410) Senator Tannas has also been involved with local charitable CONGRATULATIONS ON APPOINTMENT organizations. He is a director and fundraiser for SOS Children's Villages Canada, and chairman of the Western Communities Hon. Marjory LeBreton (Leader of the Government): Foundation, which he founded to support the communities in Honourable senators, it is with great pleasure that I stand here which Western Financial Group operates. today to mark the swearing in of our newest colleague, the Honourable Scott Tannas. Senator Tannas's hard-working and assiduous approach to business, exhibited from a young age, will surely serve him well in As you know, the Province of Alberta has pioneered the reality his new role as a senator for Alberta. of Senate elections in Canada. The first elected senator was Stan Waters, elected in 1989 and appointed by the Right Honourable I must mention that years ago — 25 years, in fact, though it is Brian Mulroney in 1990. Bert Brown and Betty Unger followed, hard to believe it was that long ago — I interviewed Senator with their election in 2004, but their elected status was ignored by Tannas for a political job here in Ottawa. He did not 3638 SENATE DEBATES April 16, 2013 get the job, and he returned to Alberta to start his insurance VISITORS IN THE GALLERY business. I must have been asleep at the switch that day or something — one of the many days. The senator recently The Hon. the Speaker: Honourable senators, I wish to draw reminded me of this story and told me that he is determined to your attention to the presence in the gallery of Her Excellency impress me this time. Diloram G. Tashmukhamedova, Speaker of the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan. Her I invite my Senate of Canada colleagues to join me in extending Excellency is accompanied by a delegation of parliamentarians. a warm welcome to Senator Tannas. On behalf of all senators, I welcome you to the Senate of Hon. Senators: Hear, hear! Canada. Senator LeBreton: The appointment of yet another elected Hon. Senators: Hear, hear! senator underscores our government's commitment to reforming Canada's upper chamber. The Hon. the Speaker: Also, honourable senators, I wish to draw to your attention the presence in the gallery of Lieutenant- Our government received a strong mandate from Canadians to General Yvan Blondin, Commander of the Royal Canadian Air achieve a more democratic and representative Senate. As I have Force, and Mr. Terry Chester, National President of the Air mentioned many times in this place, we are unwavering in our Force Association of Canada. They are accompanied by other commitment to ensuring the Senate of Canada represents members of the Royal Canadian Air Force and the Air Force Canadians from coast to coast to coast as an effective and Association of Canada. They are guests of the Honourable democratic institution. Senator Day. The reference to the Supreme Court of Canada on February 1 On behalf of all honourable senators, I welcome you to the marks progress towards this commitment. Senate of Canada. It is important to remind all senators sitting in this chamber Hon. Senators: Hear, hear! today that we have a very important responsibility to all Canadians. As parliamentarians, we play a crucial role in the legislative process. In theory, we are the chamber of sober second thought. In practice, we add significant value to the consideration of government legislation, as well as private members' business. We conduct valuable and thorough studies in our committees . (1420) resulting in substantive reports that not only assist the government in formulating policy but also represent the wide- ranging views of Canadians. SENATORS' STATEMENTS We have a duty to advance the interests important to the communities in which we live, work and play. As MR. BHARAT MASRANI parliamentarians, we are representatives of the people of our regions and provinces. This important role is one that cannot be CONGRATULATIONS ON APPOINTMENT AS emphasized enough. From coast to coast to coast, we represent PRESIDENT AND CEO OF TD BANK GROUP the many faces of Canada. Hon. Donald H. Oliver: Honourable senators, a few months ago I must reiterate that regardless of what party we represent or at a private lunch at TD Bank in Toronto, I asked Ed Clark, what ideology we may have, we are here for the same purpose: to TD CEO, if there was room in his succession planning for a contribute to the betterment of our country through our service to visible minority to replace him. Without hesitation he said yes. I Canadians. Let us all remember this as we move forward. was positively delighted by this news. Welcome again, Senator Scott Tannas. I was even more pleased when, on April 3, Ed Clark announced that Mr. Bharat Masrani will become the new CEO of TD Bank. This marks the first time in our history that a visible minority will BOSTON MARATHON—VICTIMS OF TRAGEDY lead one of Canada's largest financial institutions. SILENT TRIBUTE On July 1 of this year, Mr. Masrani will become chief operating officer, a transitional position, and on November 1, 2014, he will The Hon. the Speaker: Honourable senators, before we proceed, be appointed Group President and Chief Executive Officer of I would ask senators to rise and observe one minute of silence as a TD Bank Group. gesture of solidarity with our American neighbours in light of the tragedy that occurred yesterday in Boston. Honourable senators, this is one of the highest manifestations that the business case for diversity is both understood and Honourable senators then stood in silent tribute.
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