Today in Parliament

Today in Parliament: Parliament returns ANALYSIS 20 SEPTEMBER 2026 ARTICLE SUMMARY QUOTES The House of Commons returns Monday with Bill C-10, the Commissioner for Modern Treaty Implementation Act, at third reading, sponsored by Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Rebecca Alty. The bill would create an independent commissioner to monitor and report on the federal government’s implementation of modern treaties, most of which were negotiated with Indigenous nations in British Columbia and the North over the past four decades. With a majority government, passage at third reading is largely assured, sending the bill to the Senate. At the bill’s last debate on April 21, Jean-Denis Garon (BQ) said: “Although we support Bill C-10, in a way it is also disappointing that we have had to resort to this measure to ensure that the treaties are properly implemented. This legislation establishes an office of a commissioner. The commissioner will be able to make recommendations and submit a report. However, this commissioner lacks any real authority.” Conservatives have also questioned whether the office will deliver measurable results, while the Bloc has signalled support despite reservations about the commissioner’s powers. Modern treaty holders have long argued that Ottawa lacks a dedicated mechanism to hold departments accountable for implementing negotiated obligations, and the bill responds to that longstanding request. READ FOR FREE THE HUB STAFF The Hub’s mission is to create and curate news, analysis, and insights about a dynamic and better future for Canada in a… Read more Comments (0) JOIN TODAY LOG IN TO COMMENT THE HUB STAFF VIEW BIO Policy Chat Ask about this article — or anything in Canadian politics, economics, and public policy — powered by The Hub’s 5,000-article archive and deep area expertise. ASK ABOUT THIS ARTICLE Why do modern treaty holders argue Ottawa lacks accountability for implementing negotiated obligations? What trade-offs come from creating a commissioner with recommendations but no real enforcement authority? How could domestic space launch capability benefit Canada, and what risks does it raise? → Recommended for You COMMENTARY The wisdom of crowds: Hub readers weigh in on fighting Trump’s tariffs with China’s playbook THE HUB STAFF COMMENTARY Canada should become the data centre capital of the world SEAN SPEER ANALYSIS Carney, Smith unveil southern route for new West Coast pipeline as B.C. royalty deal draws fire THE HUB…