Senate Reform

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Party Commentary

This motion, in calling for the elections of Senators, is more specific than the current policy of holding a referendum on which direction senate reform should take.

Preamble

WHEREAS the Green Party of Canada is dedicated to deepening Canada's democracy; WHEREAS the Green Party of Canada has traditionally had unclear policy regarding Senate Reform; WHEREAS there is currently a strong initiative in place to begin electing Senators through a system that ensures proportional representation;

Operative

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Green Party of Canada supports the election of Senators through a system that ensures proportional representation.

Sponsors:
Victoria EDA

Background

Code

G10-p12

Proposal Type

Policy

Submitter Name

Jared Giesbrecht

Party Commentary

This motion, in calling for the elections of Senators, is more specific than the current policy of holding a referendum on which direction senate reform should take.

Preamble

WHEREAS the Green Party of Canada is dedicated to deepening Canada's democracy; WHEREAS the Green Party of Canada has traditionally had unclear policy regarding Senate Reform; WHEREAS there is currently a strong initiative in place to begin electing Senators through a system that ensures proportional representation;

Operative

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Green Party of Canada supports the election of Senators through a system that ensures proportional representation.

Sponsors

Victoria EDA

Background