Senate Renewal
Efforts to change the way Canada’s Senate does its job on behalf of Canadians are almost as old as the institution itself. Some Prime Ministers have tried to kickstart reform by recommending term limits for Senators. Others have attempted to make Senate reform a federal campaign issue or a constitutional challenge. So it should surprise no one that renewing the Senate is again a hot topic of conversation. Only this time, the ideas are more than just proposals. Here, find out all about the steps towards modernization and the significant ramifications of this change for our country.
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Senate Renewal
When delay is not sober second thought
Senator Peter Harder writes: A new Senate “business committee” could help build efficient timetables for debating legislation and free the process from partisan tactics.
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Senate Renewal
Tall tales of the Senate and a withering Westminster
Our system of government is extremely adaptable, writes Senator Peter Harder, and our Senate does not have to be identical to the House of Lords.