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Archive For Entries On Senate Reform

Senate Reform, Provinces, and the Constitutional Question

After a convincing election victory, Prime Minister Harper is set to move forward with his plan to reform Senate. Since 2006, PM Harper has persistently attempted to reform Senate only to fail. Senate reform remains a hotly contested issue, especially within the provinces whose positions range from complete abolishment, provincial elections (as proposed by PM [...]