Carney’s put politics back in the Senate, it’s about time

With two provinces now publicly debating secession, it makes sense to nominate Senators who know something about politics.

When Justin Trudeau kicked Liberal Senators out of the caucus, it also meant that the public process forfeited the talent of political operatives who could be very helpful in the workings of government, writes former federal Liberal cabinet minister Sheila Copps. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY SHEILA COPPS

July 13, 2026

OTTAWA—Prime Minister Mark Carney has put the politics back in the Senate. And it couldn’t come a moment too soon.

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