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Before a bill can become law, it must be passed in identical forms by both the Upper House (the appointed Senate), and the Lower House (the elected House of Commons), before it is presented for the Royal Assent (the consent of the Crown, provided by the Governor General as a representative of the Queen).
If a bill is defeated by the Senate, it is dropped entirely, and cannot be reintroduced except through the prorogation of that session of Parliament by the Governor General on the advice of the prime minister.
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What is the Senate of Canada's Duties?
The role of the Senate in Canada is to provide 'sober second thought' on legislation/the decision-making process. Since Senators are not elected, they usually rubber stamp bills that are automatically passed by the elected members of the House of Commons.
How does the structure of the Senate represent Canadians in a different way than the House of Commons?
The Senate of Canada is a chamber of "sober second thought". Members of the Senate are appointed by the Governor General (the Queen's representative) on the advice of the prime minister, whereas members of the House of Commons are elected during each general election. The Senate has the exact same powers as the House of Commons, with these exceptions:As the Government of Canada is not responsible to the Senate, the defeat by senators of a budget or a key piece of the Government's agenda does not force the resignation of the Government or a general election.Money bills may not be proposed in the Senate. (Note:The Senate is free to defeat any budget or money bill, and to make any amendments it wishes, provided that those amendments would not need the Governor General's Recommendation, as these can only be received at the request of a minister.)The Senate only has a suspensive veto of 180 days on constitutional amendments that seek the consent of the provinces. The House of Commons can pass a constitutional amendment without the consent of the Senate once this period has expired.
What is the upper house of the legislature for Canada?
The upper house of the Canadian parliament is the Senate, whose members are appointed. The lower house is the House of Commons, whose members are elected.
Which NFL team is closest to Canada?
Either the Detroit Lions or Buffalo Bills, geographically speaking ...
Does a 500 still exist in Canada?
The $500 bill does not exist any more in Canada. Canada and many other countries have discontinued printing bills over $100 due to the fact that large denominations are easy to smuggle.
Is the Canadian senate able to delay legislation?
Absolutely! The Senate of Canada can not only delay bills, but it can also make any amendments it so chooses, or it can defeat a bill entirely. The House of Commons has no way to pass a bill without the agreement of the Senate. (The only exception is for some types of constitutional amendments, where the Senate has only a suspensive veto of 180 days.)
The scheduling of bills in the senate is left up to?
The scheduling of bills in the Senate is left up to the Senate majority leader.
Who scheduling bills in the senate?
the senate majority leader
Who are Bills introduced in the senate by who?
Bills in the senate can only be introduced by Senators. Bills in the House of Representatives can only be introduced by representatives. No-one else can introduce bills in either house.
What does the Canadian senate do?
"Sober second thought" (a check on the House of Commons) and to act as a representative body in parliament, representing all provinces and territories as well as other minority groups in Canada such as women, the disabled, Aboriginals, and racial minorities.
Bills are introduced in the senate by who?
Bills in the senate can only be introduced by Senators. Bills in the House of Representatives can only be introduced by representatives. No-one else can introduce bills in either house.
Who writes tax bills?
The Senate has the power to start tax bills.
What bill can the senate not introduce?
The Senate cannot introduce bills for raising revenue. Article 1, Section 7 of the US Constitution states that All bills for raising revenue shall originate in the House of representatives; but the Senate may propose or concur with Amendments as on other bills
How are senate bills organized?
Both the house and the senate have commitees. The bills are separated into categories and sent to different commitees. If they are passed within the committee then it is brought before the senate.
Who votes first the house or the senate?
If The House writes it, it's The House first, then The Senate. Bills written in The Senate, Generally go to Senate first vote then The House. In some occasions, The House will vote first on Senate Bills.
What is the Senate of Canada's Duties?
The role of the Senate in Canada is to provide 'sober second thought' on legislation/the decision-making process. Since Senators are not elected, they usually rubber stamp bills that are automatically passed by the elected members of the House of Commons.
Who prepares bills to be voted on?
The House of Representatives and the Senate prepare bills to be voted on.
