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Senate Reform
Code
G10-p12
Resolution Type
Policy
Submitter Name
Jared Giesbrecht
Preamble
WHEREAS the Green Party of Canada is dedicated to deepening Canada's democracy; WHEREAS the Green Party of Canada has traditionally had unclear policy regarding Senate Reform; WHEREAS there is currently a strong initiative in place to begin electing Senators through a system that ensures proportional representation;
Operative
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Green Party of Canada supports the election of Senators through a system that ensures proportional representation.
Sponsors
Victoria EDA
Party Commentary
This motion, in calling for the elections of Senators, is more specific than the current policy of holding a referendum on which direction senate reform should take.