Why does Canada have a Senate?
Since Canada was a British Colony, we based our government off of theirs.
When it started in 1867, there were only 72 seats
Thought as the "Upper Class", originally, the Senators were lords, and often compared themselves to the House of Commons
They were meant to represent the minority groups, or those not represented through elections.
It was made to give a second chance to consider bills. They can pass them, fix them or defeat them.
What has it become?
Recently, the Senate has begun representing those usually unrepresented. For example, women, minorities and Aboriginal People.
The Senators are now appointed by the Governor General, who receives the recommendations from the Prime Minister.
In the Constitution, it declares that there must be 105 appointed members, as opposed to the 72.
Since Canada was a British Colony, we based our government off of theirs.
When it started in 1867, there were only 72 seats
Thought as the "Upper Class", originally, the Senators were lords, and often compared themselves to the House of Commons
They were meant to represent the minority groups, or those not represented through elections.
It was made to give a second chance to consider bills. They can pass them, fix them or defeat them.
What has it become?
Recently, the Senate has begun representing those usually unrepresented. For example, women, minorities and Aboriginal People.
The Senators are now appointed by the Governor General, who receives the recommendations from the Prime Minister.
In the Constitution, it declares that there must be 105 appointed members, as opposed to the 72.