A new session of Parliament is a time to recommit to some basic principles

Every bill should get separate, substantive, and sequential review because our lawmaking process is profoundly important to our democracy.

The government’s desired timeline for passing bills through Parliament should ensure that the Senate has the time necessary to complete its legislative review, writes Sen. Scott Tannas.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY CSG SENATOR SCOTT TANNAS

August 20, 2025

The opening of the 45th Parliament this past May was followed by five frenetic sitting weeks that can be characterized as anything but normal. The palpable sense of urgency to respond to substantial challenges occasioned broad agreement in Parliament to act with e...

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