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[–] 4 points 1 day ago (5 children)

The Senate should be abolished. Bunch of crusty old fucks who are appointed, not elected is about as far away from democracy as it gets

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  • [–] 2 points 22 hours ago*

    This question frustrated me because I actually do think senate REFORM is worth investigating.

    But that's a federal issue, and I desperately want the AB government to actually govern Alberta instead of acting like the official opposition to the federal government.

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  • [–] 2 points 1 day ago (2 children)

    I wouldn't say abolished, but elected would be better.

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    Charles Adler (Appointed 2024): The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs and Grand Chief Cathy Merrick asked the Prime Minister and Governor General to rescind the radio host's appointment. Critics pointed to past 1999 on-air comments where he referred to Indigenous leaders as "uncivilized boneheads" and "intellectually moribund".

    Tom Pitfield and Richard Martel (Appointed July 2026): Prime Minister Mark Carney appointed his long-time principal secretary and top advisor, Tom Pitfield, alongside Conservative MP Richard Martel.

    Mulroney appointed his wife's hairdresser, only known as Rinaldo, to the Federal Business Development Bank of Canada .

    Even a busted clock like Alberta is right twice a day.

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