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Originally Posted by Rerun
I disagree. It is an institution, that if properly reformed, can be quite effective.
Not true.... particularly in government that has a majority.
Definitely a benefit. A place where sober second thought should take place, unencumbered by party politics.
Number of Ontario and Quebec MP's = 181
Rest of Canada = 127
Need I say more?
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Population of Ontario and Quebec: 19.7 million.
Population of rest of Canada: 11.9 million.
Maybe I'm missing your point?
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