Liberals announce advisory board to quickly choose new independent senators
Liberals announce advisory board to quickly choose new independent senators The Trudeau government is setting up a five-member advisory board to fill the empty seats in the Senate with independent senators. Democratic Institutions Minister Maryam Monsef says the five board members — three from the federal level and two ad-hoc members from the provinces — will pick candidates based on public criteria. She says no constitutional amendments will be necessary. The candidates will need to have a record of achievement and public service, show integrity, be non-partisan and understand the role of the Senate. Monsef says a transition advisory board… View Article
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