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Information on constitutional eligibility requirements and merit-based criteria for appointment to the Senate.
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To be appointed to the Senate, individuals must meet the constitutional qualifications in the Constitution Act, 1867 (e.g. in terms of age, citizenship, property, and residency). Once appointed, Senators serve until they reach the mandatory retirement age of 75, or until they choose to step down.
Dec 4, 2015 · Here are five things you need to know about the new Senate selection process announced by the Trudeau government for appointing senators to the upper house. The process is aimed at restoring...
The Senate of Canada (Quebec French: Sénat du Canada) is the upper house of the Parliament of Canada. Together with the Crown and the House of Commons, they compose the bicameral legislature of Canada. The Senate is modelled after the British House of Lords with members appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister. [1]
People from different backgrounds become senators to ensure that the interests of a broad range of Canadians are represented when developing new laws. Senators come from prominent careers in fields such as politics, medicine, the military, law, sports, journalism, education and business.
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Canada’s parliamentary system is bicameral, meaning it has two chambers: the Senate and the House of Commons. Bills must be considered and adopted by both chambers in identical form before they are given final approval, called Royal Assent, by the Governor General or a representative.
