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.

References

• Department of Justice. (2004). Constitution Acts, 1867 to 1982.
• Forsley, Eugene. (2003). "How Canadians Govern Themselves."
• The Parliament of Canada. Official Website.
• A Legislative and Historical Overview of the Canadian Senate