HGP Nightly News – Against the backdrop of a stalled Parliament and growing international concern over Guyana’s democratic processes, We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) has confirmed high-level discussions with the High Commission of Canada aimed at addressing governance and constitutional issues.
WIN said its Leader, Azruddin Mohamed, along with Members of Parliament Tabitha Sarabo-Halley and Dawn Hastings-Williams, met on Monday, January 12, 2026, with Sébastien Sigouin and Daniel Bood, Political Counsellor at the Canadian High Commission.
According to WIN, the engagement forms part of its wider diplomatic outreach as Guyana enters 2026 without an elected Leader of the Opposition and with Parliament yet to reconvene following the swearing-in of MPs in November 2025. The prolonged delay has drawn scrutiny from international partners, including Canada and the European Union, both of which have publicly emphasised the importance of a functioning legislature, constitutional compliance, and effective opposition oversight in democratic systems.
WIN said discussions centred on democratic governance, constitutional processes, and the operational paralysis of Parliament. The party has repeatedly argued that the absence of an Opposition Leader undermines parliamentary committees, weakens checks and balances, and limits meaningful scrutiny of executive action at a time of heightened regional and geopolitical uncertainty.
Canada has long been a prominent voice on governance and rule-of-law issues in Guyana and the wider Caribbean. Following Guyana’s 2025 General and Regional Elections, international observer missions, including those supported by Canada, highlighted the need for stronger institutional safeguards, timely parliamentary processes, and respect for constitutional norms to maintain public confidence in democratic governance.
WIN said the meeting reflects its commitment to engaging international partners not for partisan ends, but to highlight what it describes as systemic risks to democratic accountability. The party maintains that restoring the full functionality of Parliament, including the election of an Opposition Leader, is essential to ensuring transparency, legislative oversight, and adherence to the Constitution.
The engagement with the Canadian High Commission follows similar calls from other diplomatic partners urging Guyana’s political leadership to resolve the parliamentary impasse and reinforce democratic institutions as the country navigates rapid economic change and increasing international attention.
