Opposition MPs call on government to support Senate changes ending second-generation cutoff after court ruling
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Opposition Members of Parliament (MPs) are urging the federal government to take action in response to a recent court decision that has invalidated the current rule preventing individuals who are the grandchildren or great-grandchildren of senators from being appointed to the Senate.
In a joint statement released on May 18, 2026, several opposition MPs highlighted the importance of addressing this issue and called for legislative amendments to end the second-generation cutoff. They argue that this change would bring Canada’s Senate appointment process in line with other democratic countries a…
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