Carney’s Senate representative doesn’t expect major changes to independent appointment process – iPolitics
January 6th, 2026
Welcome to iPolitics’ year-end interview series! In this edition, we talked with Sen. Pierre Moreau, who was appointed as Prime Minister Mark Carney’s representative in the Senate earlier this year, about the future of the Upper Chamber.
Welcome to iPolitics’ year-end interview series, where we catch up with politicians and other headline-makers from around Parliament Hill to recap the last 12 months and set the table for 2026.
In this edition, we talked with Sen. Pierre Moreau, a longtime Quebec MNA, who was appointed as Prime Minister Mark Carney’s representative in the Senate earlier this year. Moreau spoke about transitioning from an elected official to an appointed senator, as well as his expectation that Carney will keep the Senate’s independence reforms introduced by Justin Trudeau.
