In 2015, former Prime Minister Stephen Harper made headlines for his stated desire to reform the senate. In a bold move, Harper said his government would no longer appoint senators until there was meaningful change in the red chamber.
The Canadian Constitution outlines that the senate make up is divided among provinces and territories. To make structural changes to the makeup and powers of the senate, provincial approval representing two-thirds of the provinces representing at least 50 per cent of the population is required.
