Canadian Senate

The Senate (French: Sénat) is a component of the Parliament of Canada, which also includes the Sovereign (represented by the Governor General) and the House of Commons. The Senate is an appointed body, consisting of 105 members appointed by the Governor General on the advice of the Prime Minister. Senate seats are divided among the provinces in such a way that Ontario, Quebec, the Maritime provinces, and the Western provinces are equally represented. The number of seats for Newfoundland and Labrador, the Northwest Territories, Yukon, and Nunavut are assigned apart from these regional divisions. Senators serve until they reach the age of seventy-five.

Current composition

• See also: List of Senators, Party Standings

As of September 22 2005.

Related Topics:
September 22 - 2005

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*Self-designation by Senator Lillian Dyck. The New Democratic Party opposes appointments to the Senate and does not recognize Senator Dyck as a representative of the NDP or as a member of its parliamentary caucus.

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**It should be noted that the Progressive Conservative Party, the party which these senators represent, was merged with the Canadian Alliance to form the Conservative Party of Canada in 2003. These members will continue to sit until their retirement, at which point the now defunct federal Progressive Conservative Party will no longer have any representives in parliament.

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Official Reference: The Parliament of Canada Web Site - Party Standings in the Senate

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