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The Senate’s 105 seats and its legislative role

The building at 2 Rideau Street, Ottawa, now known as the Senate of Canada Building, photographed in 2011.
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Canada’s Senate has 105 seats. Senators examine legislation and propose amendments; a federal bill must be passed by the Senate before it can become law.

Scope & context

The Senate’s size and legislative role, not how senators are appointed or the distribution of seats among regions.

Sources behind this record

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About the Senate ↗

Senate of Canada

Introduction

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About the Senate ↗

Government of Canada

The Canadian Constitution provides for 105 appointed members; provincial and territorial seat allocation