The independent Senate in 2026: an anchor of stability

For the Senate to contribute effectively in 2026, Parliament must recognize that the Senate’s independence is essential to effective decision-making and to the strength of Canada’s democratic system.

A person walks past the Prime Minister's Office in Ottawa on Jan. 16, 2026. Today, more than 75 per cent of Senators sit as members of independent groups. This reality has meaningfully changed how legislation is studied and improved, writes Senator Lucie Moncion, facilitator of the Independent Senators Group.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY ISG SENATOR LUCIE MONCION

January 26, 2026

The road ahead is uncertain, both at home and abroad. A minority government could become a majority, or could quickly destabilize, while the global order faces significant disruption. Whatever challenges arise, the independent Senate stands ready to provide stability and hel...

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