Organization Profile - Senate

Senate

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Senate of Canada

Minister Responsible

Prime minister

Mandate

The Senate is the Upper Chamber of Parliament, and is composed of 105 members. Senators are appointed by the Governor General for each province and territory on the recommendation of the Prime Minister and hold office until age 75. They examine and revise legislation, investigate national issues, and represent regional, provincial and minority interests. Senators can also introduce their own bills, subject to certain constitutional limitations. No bill can become law until it has been passed by the Senate. Senators also study major social, legal and economic issues through their committee work.

Head Office

Ottawa, Ontario

Appointment Provisions

The Clerk of the Senate is appointed by the Governor in Council and holds office during pleasure.

Appointments

	Appt/Expiry Date
Clerk of the Senate & Clerk of the Parliaments (GC -8)
Anwar, Shaila Ottawa, Ontario Full-Time Appointment During Pleasure (Interpretation Act)	2024-05-06