This ruling is very significant to the existence and operation of the Senate, as it is a modern interpretation of the constitution regarding the role and purpose of it. In this ruling, three key points about the senate were established; firstly, the Senate is meant to work together with the House of Commons not rival them, secondly, the Senate is a ‘chamber of sober second thought’, it’s purpose is to review and suggest improvements to proposed legislation, lastly, the Senate is to be independent from the influence of any governments and or political parties (Burton & Patten, 2015).
Yet, this ruling, was not taken kindly by the populace, as they wanted change in the Upper House of Parliament. In June of 2015, the EKOS poll, which is a national polling service, showed that 45 percent of Canadians wanted serious reformation of the senate, 35 percent wanted it completely abolished, while only 11 percent are satisfied with the status quo (Hannay, 2015). A national survey by Harris/Decima commissioned by the Privy Council Office conducted from May 20 to June 1 of 2015, showed 28 percent of Canadians wanted the Senate abolished. While, 49 percent said it should be reformed, 11 percent wanted it to stay as it is, and 12 per cent did not answer (Kennedy, 2015). This displeasure towards the Senate was only increased when on July 17, 2014, Mike …show more content…
The following suggestions for reform, would allow the Senate to operate in an effective manner where their constitutional responsibilities would be followed, and allow for the core purpose of there creation to be accomplished, representing the regions. The reforms are; eliminating party discipline, removing the property qualification, diversifying the Senate, and finally, changing the appointment selection
Yet, this ruling, was not taken kindly by the populace, as they wanted change in the Upper House of Parliament. In June of 2015, the EKOS poll, which is a national polling service, showed that 45 percent of Canadians wanted serious reformation of the senate, 35 percent wanted it completely abolished, while only 11 percent are satisfied with the status quo (Hannay, 2015). A national survey by Harris/Decima commissioned by the Privy Council Office conducted from May 20 to June 1 of 2015, showed 28 percent of Canadians wanted the Senate abolished. While, 49 percent said it should be reformed, 11 percent wanted it to stay as it is, and 12 per cent did not answer (Kennedy, 2015). This displeasure towards the Senate was only increased when on July 17, 2014, Mike …show more content…
The following suggestions for reform, would allow the Senate to operate in an effective manner where their constitutional responsibilities would be followed, and allow for the core purpose of there creation to be accomplished, representing the regions. The reforms are; eliminating party discipline, removing the property qualification, diversifying the Senate, and finally, changing the appointment selection