Just when the world thought that Stephen Harper had lost his desire to reform the Senate comes word that he will do just that this summer. The key to his ability to do it is the majority of Conservative senators appointed in recent times. The Globe and Mail publishes a story today that says the Conservatives will introduce legislation in June that will bring about the most important changes to the Senate since Confederation. One new bill will impose term limits on all senators, including those already in the chamber; the other will allow provinces to hold elections for senators whenever seats become available. Read the story.
