POLI 204 Chapter Notes - Chapter 3: Monarchy Of Canada, Justin Trudeau, Senate Liberal Caucus
28 Sep 2017
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The senate is the upper house of canada"s parliament. 105 members appointed, hold seats until age 75. Purpose: to consider and revise legislation, investigate national issues, and give regions of canada equal voices in the parliament. Many canadians are torn about whether it should be reformed into an elected body accountable to the voters, or just abolished. Appointed by the governor general with advice from prime minister. Must be canadian citizens, at least 30 years old, and reside in the province/territory which they are appointed. > [must also have real property worth free of mortgage and a net worth of at least (amount unchanged from 1867)] Convicted of felony or any infamous crime . Senate chamber adorned in royal red (vs. hofc green). Place for senators to meet and debate, where the canadian sovereign or governor-general addresses parliament and delivers the speech from the throne at the beginning of every new session of the.
