The Senate can protect Canada’s future as a trading nation

The Red Chamber should put a stop to Bill C-282, which would prevent Canada from ever contemplating international trade concessions in sectors regulated through the system of supply management.

Senators will be doing their jobs properly and serve Canadians well if they reject the deeply flawed legislation that seeks to protect a small portion of Canada’s economy, to the detriment of all others, writes Michael Harvey.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY MICHAEL HARVEY

October 16, 2023

The Senate is often referred to as our nation’s Chamber of “sober second thought.” It is currently examining legislation that sorely requires it to protect our national interest.

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