The canadian senate has been the target of criticism over the years. What are these criticisms, and are they legitimate? What changes would you make to improve its functioning?
2007-10-21 09:28:14 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Government
The Canadian senate is an appointed body, that does not represent the majority of Canadians, and is nothing but a political patronage job.
It should be abolished.
Failing that, we Canadians should at least have a vote on who sits in it.
2007-10-21 09:32:46 · answer #1 · answered by bgee2001ca 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If anyone was to criticize their senate it would make sense to question the citizens there and hear what they think.
2007-10-21 16:44:46 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Senators are appointed by the Government and are unelected in the house of sober second thought I'd leave it as it is
2007-10-21 17:17:59 · answer #3 · answered by Will 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's been called, quite accurately, "a taskless thanks". That's the basis of all the criticisms.
Improvements, I dunno. Have them change roles with the Ottawa Senators?
2007-10-21 16:33:37 · answer #4 · answered by Goddess of Grammar 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋