Three people run in an election in Newfoundland or Ontario and one person wins. They obviously come out with the most votes, but the Prime Minister doesn't appoint them. The Prime Minister picks the one he likes, which is our tradition right now. Then eight months go by and another senator kicks the bucket. Do we pick from the people on the list or do we do the election again? Is there a stale date on these people sitting who actually run?
On April 2nd, 2008. See this statement in context.