Jacques Gourde at the Bill C-20 (39th Parliament, 2nd Session) Committee

On April 30th, 2008. See this statement in context.

April 30th, 2008 / 5 p.m.

Conservative

Jacques Gourde Conservative Lotbinière—Chutes-de-la-Chaudière, QC

I would like to thank our witnesses for being here today.

Any amendment regarding the selection of senators seems difficult but certainly not impossible.

How do you think we should go about getting an elected Senate? Given that the Supreme Court applies and interprets laws, but does not pass them, in my opinion, it must take into account the provisions of the legislation that is passed by the House of Commons.

What risk would there be for Parliament if the Supreme Court were to strike down the legislation providing for an elected Senate?

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