What to watch as MPs return to Parliament Hill
House of Commons fall sitting focuses on Carney’s agenda for economy and trade See what bills, budget plans and trade moves could shape Canada’s political fall
MPs are returning to the House of Commons on Monday, starting a fall sitting that will focus on the government’s legislative agenda after a summer marked by trade tensions, diplomacy, and political manoeuvring.
Prime Minister Mark Carney and his cabinet are expected to advance bills on the economy, jobs, trade, project approvals, and labour rules, while also handling leftover legislation from the spring. The budget is likely to be a major focus, along with measures linked to Canada’s relationship with the European Union and unresolved trade issues with the United States.
Opposition parties are set to press the government for more details on its plans, including the text of a rejected trade deal, the cost of countertariffs, and the scope of proposed cooperation with Europe. The House of Commons is scheduled to sit until Dec. 11, with federal and provincial votes also likely to shape the political backdrop this fall.