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Thanks, Brad.
I hadn't realized the population differences were that great between Provinces.
I hadn't realized the population differences were that great between Provinces.
Conservative Defence Policy - 80,000 bodies
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Hi Infanteer
Thanks for the positive reinforcement.
I think we are in general agreement here.
As to the composition of the Senate I am open. My sense is that the Government should do. Anyone can propose,the G-G, the Commons or the Senate but all must be satisfied.
The Commons should continue to represent the people (single vote transferable appeals to me rather than party officials deciding on people not responsible to a particular group of voters)
The Senate I think could represent all those other power interests in Canada. Provinces/Regions, Natives, perhaps even accredited NGOs, Unions, Professional Associations including lawyers --- just a thought.
The British House of Lords is actually a talking shop where over hundreds of years all of those that had a beef with the Crown got an opportunity to have their say and their position considered. It represents a pragmatic solution to the problem of what do you do with people that have power, legitimate or not.
It comprises the Lords spiritual, the Church was the first group to bend the Monarch's ear looking for favours and influencing policy, the Law Lords, like our Supreme Court, various Barons that fought/bought and cajoled their way to the table with money, votes or swords. Nothing democratic about it but the general principle was, like it or not these people had power. Better to bring them inside where they can talk and feel they have a voice than leave them outside causing grief amongst the taxpayers.
Anyhoo..
By the way the Republican Monarchy is modelled on an ancient Scottish tradition of appointing a Guardian to run the affairs of state and defend the rights of the crown when the Crown was not capable. William Wallace is one example.
Cheers.
Thanks for the positive reinforcement.
I think we are in general agreement here.
As to the composition of the Senate I am open. My sense is that the Government should do. Anyone can propose,the G-G, the Commons or the Senate but all must be satisfied.
The Commons should continue to represent the people (single vote transferable appeals to me rather than party officials deciding on people not responsible to a particular group of voters)
The Senate I think could represent all those other power interests in Canada. Provinces/Regions, Natives, perhaps even accredited NGOs, Unions, Professional Associations including lawyers --- just a thought.
The British House of Lords is actually a talking shop where over hundreds of years all of those that had a beef with the Crown got an opportunity to have their say and their position considered. It represents a pragmatic solution to the problem of what do you do with people that have power, legitimate or not.
It comprises the Lords spiritual, the Church was the first group to bend the Monarch's ear looking for favours and influencing policy, the Law Lords, like our Supreme Court, various Barons that fought/bought and cajoled their way to the table with money, votes or swords. Nothing democratic about it but the general principle was, like it or not these people had power. Better to bring them inside where they can talk and feel they have a voice than leave them outside causing grief amongst the taxpayers.
Anyhoo..
By the way the Republican Monarchy is modelled on an ancient Scottish tradition of appointing a Guardian to run the affairs of state and defend the rights of the crown when the Crown was not capable. William Wallace is one example.
Cheers.
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For this little game of Extreme Makeover: The Canadian Constitution Edition, I thought I'd through in the essential Stats Can information as of 2001
Here is the link to the original page.
http://www12.statcan.ca/english/census01/products/standard/popdwell/Table-PR.cfm
Enjoy.
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Canada: 30,007,094
Newfoundland and Labrador: 512,930
Prince Edward Island: 135,294
Nova Scotia: 908,007
New Brunswick: 729,498
Quebec: 7,237,479
Ontario: 11,410,046
Manitoba: 1,119,583
Saskatchewan: 978,933
Alberta: 2,974,807
British Columbia: 3,907,738
Yukon Territory: 28,674
Northwest Territories: 37,360
Nunavut: 26,745
Here is the link to the original page.
http://www12.statcan.ca/english/census01/products/standard/popdwell/Table-PR.cfm
Enjoy.
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Canada: 30,007,094
Newfoundland and Labrador: 512,930
Prince Edward Island: 135,294
Nova Scotia: 908,007
New Brunswick: 729,498
Quebec: 7,237,479
Ontario: 11,410,046
Manitoba: 1,119,583
Saskatchewan: 978,933
Alberta: 2,974,807
British Columbia: 3,907,738
Yukon Territory: 28,674
Northwest Territories: 37,360
Nunavut: 26,745
