CHV 2O: Civics MR. PARSONS COLONEL BY SECONDARY SCHOOL 2009-2010

The Canadian Senate

Follow the link and read the Canadian Encyclopedia's entry on the Senate.

In your notes, answer the following questions:
1) Record how many Senators represent each Canadian province and territory
2) What restrictions exist on who is elligable to sit as a Senator? These rules and regulations were created in 1867; 143 years later are they still appropriate?
3) Explain why the Senate was created in 1867.
4) Summarize the powers given to the Canadian Senate by the Constitution Act of 1867; given the reasons for creating the Senate, are these powers too great? too little? Explain.
5) Over the last generation, Senate reform has been a constant topic of debate. What are some proposals for Senate reform?
6) In your opinion, should the Senate remain unchanged, reformed (and if so, how?) or abolished altogether?

Mr. D. Parsons
Canadian & World Studies Department
Colonel By Secondary School /
Colonel By World School
Ottawa, ON
Canada
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