Senate Reform

Alberta will also be holding Senate elections in 2021, thanks to the passage of the Alberta Senate Election Act.

This is a good first step, we should not give up on the idea of an equal, elected, and effective Triple-E senate.

While there’s no need for Canada to copy the United States Senate, it is undeniable that having an equal number of Senators per State has helped the US keep a fairer balance between their Federal and State governments.

A Canadian Senate with enhanced powers, with a mandate from the public via elections, and with equal representation from each province, will help the provinces defend against federal legislation that encroaches on their jurisdiction and the freedoms of their citizens.

A Parliament that effectively represents the democratic will, while respecting provincial interests, will help instill a culture of respect for regional diversity in Ottawa, and ensure greater national unity.