Order Paper

Government of Canada tables legislation to support a more independent and non-partisan Senate

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, November 24, 2021

The bill's proposed changes would support the Senate of Canada's transition to a more independent and non-partisan Upper Chamber.

Key Points: 
  • The bill's proposed changes would support the Senate of Canada's transition to a more independent and non-partisan Upper Chamber.
  • Bill S-2 was previously introduced and passed in the Senate in April 2021, during the last session of Parliament, where the bill died on the Order Paper upon dissolution.
  • If passed, the bill would amend the Parliament of Canada Act and make consequential and related amendments to other Acts to recognize the independence and non-partisan nature of the Senate.
  • Allowances would be retained for the five leadership positions for the Government in the Senate, and the five leadership positions for the Opposition in the Senate.