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Originally Posted by Looger
senate reform i see as a perimeter, ridiculous joke of an issue.
if canadians truly think that the future of the country hinges on a senate that's blocked - what, like one bill in my lifetime - then i guess we'll keep getting tossed stupid little bones like this, that the papers tell us are important.
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The Senate isn't blocking much cause they don't want to attract attention to themselves. Its a glorified vacation home for veteran partisans and nothing more. They don't have the authority to challenge the House of Commons (despite having the ability to), and they know it. Now, if it was a Triple-E senate, it would be an important house of sober second thought. You'd see situations like the US, where the Liberals could control the Commons, but the Conservatives control the Senate. This would mean that intelligent policy for the betterment of all Canadians would be churned out, rather than the all too common partisan legislation.
Are a North American Dollar, SPP, NASCO corridor, and the perceived destruction of national sovereignty top priorities? Sure. But having a properly functioning second house would ensure that these issues are handled right.