Mr. Speaker, the hon. member knows very well that the government cannot abolish unilaterally the Senate. It needs the consent of the 10 provincial governments.
In the House of Commons on March 24th, 1998. See this statement in context.
In the House of Commons on March 24th, 1998. See this statement in context.
Jean Chrétien LiberalPrime Minister
Mr. Speaker, the hon. member knows very well that the government cannot abolish unilaterally the Senate. It needs the consent of the 10 provincial governments.
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