An independent Senate will help navigate the challenges ahead

Parliament has a critical role to play, and the Senate is well-placed to represent Canada’s regions, diverse communities and stakeholders in the important discussions to come.

The Senate Speaker's Parade arrives at the Senate Chamber on Sept. 25, 2024. As the Senate considers legislation connected to Canada-U.S. relations, it should remain mindful of the government’s broader objectives and the national interest they seek to advance, writes Senator Lucie Moncion.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY ISG SENATOR LUCIE MONCION

September 21, 2026

This month, Parliament is returning at a moment when Canada’s relationship with our largest trading partner, the United States, is being fundamentally tested and our economy threatened by an unpredictable American administration. The choices made in the coming months could...

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