Thesis Statement While Senators are appointed, it does a notable disservice rejecting our Canadian public. In spite of the historical appointment process selection, the future of Canada should pursue changes toward a democratic electoral system because it enhances democracy, by improving and developing the regional representation system, and by impacting the individual’s participation and accountability.
Explain the problem in your own words (2-3 sentences)
Because Senators are appointed, there has been political partisanships which influence the functioning of the political body in the Senate. This is ultimately because of the selection process is arguably biased in favor of the party representative and unelected officials may not be legitimate …show more content…
Their work consists of voting on bills and debating in the upper chamber.
- Senators play an active role in the legislative process contributing their wisdom, ideas, and energy to create our laws.
- "There are four regional divisions in the Senate that exist today defined as the West, Ontario, Quebec, and the Maritimes" (Docherty, 2014, pg. 158). Provided, there are only 105 seats filling the Senate, but not all members are active.
- “Since 1867, the PM of Canada has had the constitutional responsibility for appointing Senators and advising the Governor General when to call elections” (Smith, 2007, pg. 27). The PM thus holds the public official's faults.
- In order to become a Senator, an individual must be a Canadian citizen, 30 years of age, own property of at least $4000 in his or her province (or territory), and be situated in the province (or territory) he or she represents.
- Senators are summoned to serve until they reach the age of 75 ensuring continuity. Thus, one can be a Senator for almost five decades.
List three arguments that will help you convince your reader of your position and 2-3 sub-arguments for …show more content…
43). Elections will allow an open space for equal opportunity and provincial progress.
Argument 2: Improving the regional representation system by making (modern) developments.
Sub-argument: “The Senate is intended as a forum in which distinct regional sentiments and interests may bear upon the direction of the whole federation” (Hynes, 2010, pg. 40). The contribution from an elected body would provide strong candidates servicing their regions and locals.
Sub-argument: Regional elections can eliminate misrepresentation and rejection. “There may be alienation; there may be a sense of exclusion from ‘white man’s politics; there may be scepticism from representation” (Smith, 2007, pg. 102). Elections would ensure internal political leaders.
Sub-argument: It may be strategic to represent various regions by increasing, rearranging and or updating our Senators ensuring that the identities represent their geography. This would improve regional interests and give voice to political minorities by thus accommodating provincial concerns.
Argument 3: The impact on the Individual’s participation and
Explain the problem in your own words (2-3 sentences)
Because Senators are appointed, there has been political partisanships which influence the functioning of the political body in the Senate. This is ultimately because of the selection process is arguably biased in favor of the party representative and unelected officials may not be legitimate …show more content…
Their work consists of voting on bills and debating in the upper chamber.
- Senators play an active role in the legislative process contributing their wisdom, ideas, and energy to create our laws.
- "There are four regional divisions in the Senate that exist today defined as the West, Ontario, Quebec, and the Maritimes" (Docherty, 2014, pg. 158). Provided, there are only 105 seats filling the Senate, but not all members are active.
- “Since 1867, the PM of Canada has had the constitutional responsibility for appointing Senators and advising the Governor General when to call elections” (Smith, 2007, pg. 27). The PM thus holds the public official's faults.
- In order to become a Senator, an individual must be a Canadian citizen, 30 years of age, own property of at least $4000 in his or her province (or territory), and be situated in the province (or territory) he or she represents.
- Senators are summoned to serve until they reach the age of 75 ensuring continuity. Thus, one can be a Senator for almost five decades.
List three arguments that will help you convince your reader of your position and 2-3 sub-arguments for …show more content…
43). Elections will allow an open space for equal opportunity and provincial progress.
Argument 2: Improving the regional representation system by making (modern) developments.
Sub-argument: “The Senate is intended as a forum in which distinct regional sentiments and interests may bear upon the direction of the whole federation” (Hynes, 2010, pg. 40). The contribution from an elected body would provide strong candidates servicing their regions and locals.
Sub-argument: Regional elections can eliminate misrepresentation and rejection. “There may be alienation; there may be a sense of exclusion from ‘white man’s politics; there may be scepticism from representation” (Smith, 2007, pg. 102). Elections would ensure internal political leaders.
Sub-argument: It may be strategic to represent various regions by increasing, rearranging and or updating our Senators ensuring that the identities represent their geography. This would improve regional interests and give voice to political minorities by thus accommodating provincial concerns.
Argument 3: The impact on the Individual’s participation and