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Senator Kim Pate

Kim Pate is an Independent Senator for Ontario and former executive director of the Canadian Association of Elizabeth Fry Societies. She has spent 35 years advocating for the rights of men, youth, and women who have been marginalized, victimized, criminalized, and institutionalized.


Human rights matter for us all

The recent death of a Canadian woman in a Turkish prison further underscores that all citizens who remain locked up in northeastern Syria must be repatriated immediately.

opinion | BY SENATOR KIM PATE, ALEX NEVE, HADAYT NAZAMI | November 11, 2024

On Israel-Gaza, Canada must rise to the humanity of the moment

Abuses committed by Hamas and other Palestinian armed groups are war crimes and belong before the International Criminal Court. However egregious, they do not extinguish Palestinian humanity, nor excuse Israel’s extensive violations of numerous international laws.

To stabilize Canada’s economy, start with a guaranteed liveable income

We cannot afford to continue to privilege the loudest voices, by allowing the perspective of those who have the time, resources, and capacity to speak to prevail.

opinion | BY SENATOR KIM PATE | June 8, 2023

Consider the costs of not acting on mental health

opinion | BY SENATOR KIM PATE | October 1, 2020

Segregation ruling could doom federal prison bill: Senator Pate

opinion | BY SENATOR KIM PATE | April 8, 2019

Creating alternatives to the criminal justice system is key to reducing court delays

opinion | BY SENATOR KIM PATE | June 23, 2017