For the first time in the history of SACPA, we are pleased to inform you that our speakers for Thursday,, October 12, 2006 will be three members of the Canadian Senate: SENATOR TOMMY BANKS (Edmonton), SENATOR JOYCE FAIRBAIRN(Lethbridge) AND SENATOR DAN HAYS (Calgary). SENATOR BANKS will address current issues regarding the environment with a special focus on water issues. SENATOR FAIRBAIRN will focus her message on agriculture but will also address literacy. SENATOR HAYS will speak on Senate reform. His title will be: “Reforming the Canadian Senate; A Continuing challenge.”