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Originally Posted by Resolute 14
Ironically, the main thrust of his appointing the new senators revolves around senate reform. He's got the strength in the upper chamber now to push through some reforms (term limits on senators), and will likely play chicken with the Liberals again to get it through Commons.
Election of senators is the stickier issue though, as he will face lawsuits from several provinces if he tries to legislate what would amount to a constitutional change. Personally, I think his best move there would be to had the appointment of new senators to the provinces themselves. Let the government of each province tell the feds who they want appointed, and follow through. It would leave the democratic trappings up to each province. Though, barring a real constitutional change, would also rely on the honour of the Prime Minister in any given day. Fat chance, eh?
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I'm pretty sure that the main thrust of his appointing senators is not reform, but to gain more control in the Senate. the fact that he is appointing senators who are sympathetic to his cause is just an addition to that main thrust.