CanadaGovernment 19 · How Canadians govern themselves
How do people become members of the Senate?
- aThey inherit the seat from a family member who served in the Senate
- bThey are appointed by the Governor General on the advice of the Prime MinisterCorrect answer
- cThey are chosen by the provincial premiers from among their own ministers
- dThey are elected by the voters of their province for a fixed term
Why?
Senators are not elected. The Governor General appoints them, acting on the advice of the Prime Minister.
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