Mr. Speaker, I rise on behalf of my constituents in Newton—North Delta to present a petition calling on the House to abolish Canada's unelected and unaccountable Senate. Appointed senators, especially those who abuse their power, do not represent the interests or values of Canadians. The Senate costs taxpayers over $90 million a year and sits for only 90 days. Surely that money could be better spent elsewhere. It is time for Canada to abolish the undemocratic Senate.
In the House of Commons on October 27th, 2014. See this statement in context.