CANADA: Senate reform may be on Harper's agenda

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In this article

  • Senate reform impetus
  • Conservative intentions
  • Reformist roots
  • Campaign pledge
  • Fortier flap
  • Political reaction
  • Approaches to reform
  • Constitutional challenges
  • Possible models
  • Staggered election-appointment
  • Simultaneous election-appointment
  • German model
  • Unicameral model
  • Need for change
  • Hazards of reform

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