DCHP-3

Senate

DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

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1n.

the upper house of the Canadian Parliament.

See: Red Chamber(def. 2),Upper House(def. 2)

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1864
[The Confederation conference has decided in reference to members of the Legislative Council to the new Confederacy, that they be selected from the members of the Legislative Councils of the several provinces instead of being elected by the people.]
1867
The Upper House is to be styled "Senate," and the Lower House "House of Commons."
1906
As a home for decayed Politicians, run on purely benevolent lines at $2,500 per, the senate could lay claim to being a success.
1964
Tardif said Diefenbaker had been warned the Senate would resign in a body if she were appointed.
2n.

the chamber in the Parliament Buildings where the Senate convenes.

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