SHOULD CANADA ABOLISH THE SENATE
MAMTA MISHRA
COMTEMPORARY CANADIAN ISSUES
MARCH 18, 2015
CANADA SHOULD ABOLISH THE SENATE
The senate is an essential part of Parliament. Senate plays quite an essential role for Canada’s law and society as the country is made up of 13 different provinces that each holds a variety of different rights and values for the country. The senate’s job is to take care of laws and help in making of laws that govern our society. Senate is as important to government as the juries to the court. The Senate’s approval is needed to pass any law or bills approval that comes from the legislative branch of government that cannot go through without Senate’s approval. Senate’s extremely knowledgeable and they …show more content…
It is also mentioned in the British North America Act that “It shall be lawful for the Queen, by and with the Advice and Consent of the Senate and House of Commons, to make Laws for the Peace, Order and good Government of Canada…” This continues to provide the significant importance of the Senate in Canada and for the people of Canada. The senate has maintained peace and unity among the citizens of Canada. According to the research, Canada’s first Prime Minister John A. MacDonald, referred to the Senate as providing “sober second thought” to any bill that gets passed through the House of Commons. It was established in order to keep up with the Parliament’s legislation and to make sure that the status quo’s purpose was served. If the Senate continues to be a part of government institution is must have the power to decide and approve bills presented to it by the Commons (Black). I agree that the Senate can perform a lot better, however we can’t ignore the fact that it is designed for a reason, and it is there to deal with technical problems and unplanned events. The Senate should not be abolished because it plays a very crucial role to Canadian citizens. One of the most important roles of Senate is to overlook the bill from every perspective that can make different to …show more content…
The Senate examines many issues like poverty, national defense, health care and unemployment. Even, Kathleen Wynne believes in reforming the Senate rather than abolishing it. These issues are very important because they deal directly with the social and political fabric of individuals in Canada. The quality of the work that the Senate provides for Canada is essential in meeting the needs of the people. Therefore it would be wise not to abolish Canada’s Senate (Forsey, 2005). The people who make up the senate are chosen by the Prime Minister and they have played an immense role in representing the regional interest of the people of Canada since it was first established. It represents a part of our constitution that should never be eliminated. It is significant to our country and all the minority groups and people that it represents (Forsey, 2005). Canada needs laws that are just to balance its society and the Senate is there to ensure that such laws are put in place. In Canada all bills have to be voted on before they become law. The Senate provides parliament with the opportunity to examine and consider bills before they are passed and become laws. Many minorities and groups that would not be heard or normally represented in government are represented in the Senate. Over the years, it has continued to play an important role in not only assisting parliament with the passing of new
MAMTA MISHRA
COMTEMPORARY CANADIAN ISSUES
MARCH 18, 2015
CANADA SHOULD ABOLISH THE SENATE
The senate is an essential part of Parliament. Senate plays quite an essential role for Canada’s law and society as the country is made up of 13 different provinces that each holds a variety of different rights and values for the country. The senate’s job is to take care of laws and help in making of laws that govern our society. Senate is as important to government as the juries to the court. The Senate’s approval is needed to pass any law or bills approval that comes from the legislative branch of government that cannot go through without Senate’s approval. Senate’s extremely knowledgeable and they …show more content…
It is also mentioned in the British North America Act that “It shall be lawful for the Queen, by and with the Advice and Consent of the Senate and House of Commons, to make Laws for the Peace, Order and good Government of Canada…” This continues to provide the significant importance of the Senate in Canada and for the people of Canada. The senate has maintained peace and unity among the citizens of Canada. According to the research, Canada’s first Prime Minister John A. MacDonald, referred to the Senate as providing “sober second thought” to any bill that gets passed through the House of Commons. It was established in order to keep up with the Parliament’s legislation and to make sure that the status quo’s purpose was served. If the Senate continues to be a part of government institution is must have the power to decide and approve bills presented to it by the Commons (Black). I agree that the Senate can perform a lot better, however we can’t ignore the fact that it is designed for a reason, and it is there to deal with technical problems and unplanned events. The Senate should not be abolished because it plays a very crucial role to Canadian citizens. One of the most important roles of Senate is to overlook the bill from every perspective that can make different to …show more content…
The Senate examines many issues like poverty, national defense, health care and unemployment. Even, Kathleen Wynne believes in reforming the Senate rather than abolishing it. These issues are very important because they deal directly with the social and political fabric of individuals in Canada. The quality of the work that the Senate provides for Canada is essential in meeting the needs of the people. Therefore it would be wise not to abolish Canada’s Senate (Forsey, 2005). The people who make up the senate are chosen by the Prime Minister and they have played an immense role in representing the regional interest of the people of Canada since it was first established. It represents a part of our constitution that should never be eliminated. It is significant to our country and all the minority groups and people that it represents (Forsey, 2005). Canada needs laws that are just to balance its society and the Senate is there to ensure that such laws are put in place. In Canada all bills have to be voted on before they become law. The Senate provides parliament with the opportunity to examine and consider bills before they are passed and become laws. Many minorities and groups that would not be heard or normally represented in government are represented in the Senate. Over the years, it has continued to play an important role in not only assisting parliament with the passing of new