Government of Canada tables legislation to support a more independent and non-partisan Senate
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Wednesday, November 24, 2021
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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.