Amplifying Canadian voices: the role of an independent Senate

Without a party line to toe, local voices can tell local stories, and apply the guiding principles of Senators’ home communities.

It is imperative that vacant seats are filled—with the best candidates—to strengthen the Senate’s ability to represent all the provinces and territories, writes Sen. Iris Petten. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY GRO SENATOR IRIS PETTEN

July 10, 2024

In November 2023—the first time I rose in the Senate Chamber as an independent Senator representing the province of Newfoundland and Labrador—I spoke about the repatriation of an unknown First World War soldier from Northern France. A month ago, on my return from Beaumon...

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