I don't know about the figures regarding spoiled ballots. I know that there was a campaign to have people do this. I personally always vote (even for civic elections!) but not many others do. I took that opportunity to refuse my senatorial ballot. I agree with a lot of whats been said here; I think that the senate is ineffective as it is now.
But my train of thought is this:
A) The senate is supposed to provide sober second thought.
B) To get this, you cannot choose senators in the same way, or you'll likely get the same results.
C) We already have disproportionate representation, based on population.
D) If we elect senators we will have more representation based on population, and basically end up with twice the problem.
Lastly, if Harper is such an idealist on democracy then why did he appoint Fortier to the senate right after the election?
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