Prime Minister Stephen Harper is introducing legislation today to help make the Senate more accountable and democratic.
Good move.
Having an unelected Senate is like a bald guy with a comb-over: it's an embarrassment that doesn't do any good.
The National Citizens Coalition is preparing a campaign on this issue.
Media Upate
I just did an interview on French CBC-TV on this issue and will be doing an interview on Adler Online at approximately 4:40 PM EST.
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I would prefer they abolish it altogether, although an elected senate is better than an appointed one.
That being said I think Dion is right when he says fixing Alberta and BC's under representation is more pressing. Alberta and BC having fewer senators than New Brunswick and Nova Scotia despite having 4-5 times the population. I think Harper's ideas are good ones, but his approach is reckless. Much like with the Canadian Wheat Board, I support his end goal, but disagree with the process. Harper needs to slow down and do things more methodically
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