What is exactly is the purpose of the senate? To me it's existence is entirely undemocratic. Historically they just tend to follow the will of the House of Commons (as they rightfully should).
If the Conservatives were serious about getting rid of excess waste like they were trying with the public funding of parties, why don't they go at what seriously does not serve any useful purpose? Wouldn't this even benefit them too considering the current political makeup of the Senate?
Practically, it just seems to be ridiculous and wreaks of corruption based on "patronage" appointments.
While the argument may be made that somehow the senate allows for regional representation in the absence of population, troutman accurately stated the problem with having this sort of representation.
Perhaps one solution to ensure that certain regions do not try to exert control over the resources of another would be to have some sort of notwithstanding clause that applies to economic policy.
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