And how would you propose to do that? We've seen in the U.S. what happens when you have strong "checks and balances" - Clinton had to fight tooth and nail to get his budgets passed. On the other hand, when the Republicans had control of the Senate and Congress the budget, no matter how ridiculous passed with ease.
Having an elected Senate will either (A)bring government business to its knees or (B)make taxpayers pay hundreds of large salaries and pensions to pass laws that would pass anyway.
I'm for abolishing the Senate and allowing the reaction of the Canadian voter be the sole "check and balance" required. Which is pretty much what we have today...
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