Mr. Speaker, an Angus Reid poll released today shows that the majority of Canadians want the Senate changed.
Only 11% of Canadians are satisfied with the Senate as it is; over 84% want change. Alberta is taking a lead by electing a slate of senators in October. Ontario and B.C. have senate election bills pending. Clearly Canadians are not happy with an unelected, unaccountable upper chamber.
What concrete steps is this government prepared to take to give Canadians a Senate that works?