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Abolish the Senate? Not so Fast!

Abolish the Senate? Not so Fast!
The Senate of Canada building and Senate Chamber are pictured in Ottawa in a file photo. The Canadian Press/Sean Kilpatrick
William Gairdner
William Gairdner
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In our long Western tradition, the changing conceptions of what a senate ought to be are intimately related to changing conceptions of human nature. They thus serve as a kind of mirror with which to see ourselves as we grapple with the most important political question: How should we make laws?

William Gairdner
William Gairdner
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William Gairdner is a best-selling author living near Toronto. His latest book is "Beyond the Rhetoric" (2021). His website is WilliamGairdner.ca, and on youtube.com/@William-Gairdner
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