Senators Senators Canada’s 105 senators are men and women of accomplishment and experience. They are business people and scientists, judges and teachers, athletes, community leaders and …

Typically, the Cabinet includes only one senator: the leader of the Government in the Senate. Occasionally, when the governing party does not include any members from a particular region, …

The Work of a Senator When Parliament is sitting, senators come to Ottawa to debate and vote on bills (proposed new laws), as well as to investigate important issues. Senators are appointed to sit until …

There is a lot of variety in the interesting and demanding duties of a Senator’s job. Typically, a Senator participates in sessions in the Senate Chamber, works on committees, holds business meetings, …

Members of the Senate of Canada may sit as representatives of a group or political party, if agreed by both the senator and the group. Current composition of the Senate by affiliation and province[7]

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May 29, 2025 · Senator Sandra Pupatello is a former provincial politician for Ontario and a businesswoman with more than 30 years of experience in public service, corporate leadership and …

Qualifications & Terms of Service Information on the requirements to become a senator, a senator's term of service, and the oath of office.

Feb 7, 2006 · Previously, the senator in Harder’s post was known as the “government leader in the Senate” and was usually a member of the federal Cabinet. They could command party members in …

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced that the Governor General, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, appointed the following individuals as independent senators to fill …