Flaws In Canada's Political System

Canada’s political system may be one of the best in the world. However, like every other political systems, they have their faults. There are many faults to our system. Including, the Senate and how the government handles issues involving the First Nations. The Senate is the upper house of the parliament. Our first Prime Minister, John A. MacDonald, described the Senate in legislation a “sober second thought.” Unlike Members of Parliament, Senators are appointed in by the Governor General on advice from the Prime Minister, instead, of being voted in by the public. A Senator could be practically anyone the Prime Minister saw fit for the job. A Senator does not have to be in the same party as the Prime Minister. Meaning, they can’t be removed from parliament by anyone, even the Prime Minister. Thus, causing some controversy regarding the Senate. There are Canadians that want the Senate to be reformed or abolished completely. From over the past years, the views on having the Senate abolished have strengthen. …show more content…
For example, the most recent scandal formally began in 2013, when an audit was called in response to the growing number of concerns about a spending scandal. In addition, the suspicions began in 2012. The audit called out 4 senators regarding their questionable spending and expense claims. But, in June, another report called out 30 other Senators. However, some paid back their expenses, while others were faced with many criminal charges. Patrick Brazeau, Mike Duffy, and Mac Harb were criminally charged. Few months into the scandal, Harb retired, while Duffy, Brazeau, and Pamela Wallin were suspended without