Democracy will not defend itself—that’s our job

G7 Speakers are gathering in Ottawa Sept. 4-6 at a time when co-operation between the world’s leading democratic legislatures matters more than ever.

Parliaments matter, and they are the frontline of our democracies, writes Roberta Metsola.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY ROBERTA METSOLA

September 3, 2025

This week, Canada is hosting the G7 Speakers’ Conference—a meeting of the Speakers of the national parliaments of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States; as well as the European Parliament, over which I have the honour to preside...

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