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appointed by regions
NF, NS, NB, PEI 1
BC, Alberta, Sask, Manitoba 2
Ontario 3
Quebec 3
ensure laws are applied fairly and justly
interpret the laws
final say on the passing of a bill(rubber stamp)
Michaelle Jean, 2006 - 2009
David Johnson, 2010
highest lawmaker in Canada
nomination by Cabinet; review by committee
House of Senate
check whether the proposed laws are in the best interetst of Canadians
"sober second thought"
consult and represent regions
certain number of seats are guaranteed for each region
BC, Alberta, Sask, Manitoba 24
Ontario24
Quebec 24
Nova Scotia, PEI, New Brunswick 24
Newfoundland and Labrador 6
Territories 3
consult minority groups
Who might have been left out of the process in the House of Commons?
Prime Minitster
leader of the country
elected by the Party as their leader
proposes laws (bills)
puts laws into effect
runs day-to-day business
Legislative Branch
creates the laws
House of Commons
me laws that consider the good of the country
Make laws that consider the majority opinion
What is good about this bill?
consult with constituents
consult with key groups
consult with witnesses
consult with experts
become involved
vote
lobby
create a lobby group
hire a lobbyist
Advertise
Run for Office
blogs and social networking are gaining a role
can be letters to the editor; public's thoughts
can be columnists; paid to give opinions on a certain topic
can be cartoons
present a point-of-view or perspective
provide author's ideas
paid for by a business or done as a "public service"
eek to inform and persuade
Indepth, Journalistic Stories
often include research and background knowledge
great detail
consider the events over time
News Stories
Updates: can link a series of stories
report on a single event
perspectives through interviews and quotes
little, or no bias
just the facts
