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Senator David Wells

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Senator David Wells

@WellsDavid

Senator. Chair of Transport and Communications Committee, Deputy Chair of Audit and Oversight Committee. VP Canada-Europe Parl. Assoc. Conservative.

St. John's

Born February 28

Joined September 2009

Senator David Wells
@WellsDavid
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Earlier today, along with my colleagues Senator Senator Duncan Wilson and Senator Julie Miville-Dechêne, the Standing Senate Committee on Transport and Communications held a press conference marking the release of the latest report by the committee. The report is entitled Keep
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Senator David Wells
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Jun 10
Replying to @WellsDavid
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Senator David Wells
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Jun 10
At the Global Energy Show in Calgary I joined other energy industry leaders on a panel discussing the new global oil and gas order. My remarks focused specifically on the opportunities for Newfoundland and Labrador in LNG. My message: There is a global shift in energy supply
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Senator David Wells
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Jun 8
I spoke in the Senate at third reading on Bill S-4 - An Act to Amend the Energy Efficiency Act. I acknowledged the important work done at committee, including the adoption of two of my amendments: the first related to the “commercial entity” provisions to prevent regulatory
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Senator David Wells
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Jun 3
“By creating special fast-track mechanisms and centralized oversight structures, Ottawa risks reinforcing the very problem it claims to solve.” Canada’s regulatory regime should be predictable and treat all subject to it equally , including those engaged in natural resource
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Senator David Wells
@WellsDavid
Jun 2
Monday evening, the Senate Human Rights Committee completed clause-by-clause consideration of Bill C-9, the Combatting Hate Act. I serve as official Senate critic of this bill. Following extensive testimony and deliberations, the committee adopted a number of significant
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Senator David Wells
@WellsDavid
Jun 1
“Geopolitical reality does not bend to aspirational climate timelines. Energy security requires pragmatism.” Now more than ever, energy independence and sovereignty are essential, as global supply chains remain vulnerable to political and geopolitical conflicts. Canada must
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Senator David Wells
@WellsDavid
May 29
At the committee clause-by-clause study of Bill S-4 - An Act to amend the Energy Efficiency Act- two of my amendments were passed. The first, surrounding the legislation’s “commercial entity” provisions to ensure that regulations affecting commercial entities may only apply in
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Basil Crosbie
@basilcrosbie
May 25
Great meeting with @WellsDavid discussing Consumer Protection i regards to Bank Act, earthquake, flood, cyber, resiliency, and consumer affordability. Much thanks to the Senator and his team for this conversation. @IBACanada #IBAC2026ontheHill
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Senator David Wells
@WellsDavid
May 29
In the Senate I rose as sponsor of Bill C-234 - the Living Donor Recognition Medal Act - sponsored in the House of Commons by my colleague, MP Ziad Aboultaif. This act recognizes those who give the gift of life through organ donation and show extraordinary courage, compassion,
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Senator David Wells
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May 26
Wishing Muslims and all who celebrate Eid al Adha Mubarak! @SenateCA @CPC_HQ #cdnpoli #nlpoli #eidaladha
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Senator David Wells
@WellsDavid
May 26
I spoke at third reading of Bill S-214 - An Act to amend the Special Economic Measures Act (disposal of foreign state assets). I then called the question asking for a vote. The bill passed the Senate unanimously and will now be sent to the House of Commons for consideration. In
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Senate of Canada
@SenateCA
May 26
Senators Peter Harder, @SenatorWallin and @WellsDavid met with @UMDearborn Ottawa Internship students in the Senate Chamber to discuss the Senate’s role, Canada–U.S. relations and public service. #SenCA #SENgage
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