This is a list of past and present members of the
Senate of Canada
The Senate of Canada (french: region=CA, Sénat du Canada) is the upper house of the Parliament of Canada. Together with the Crown and the House of Commons, they comprise the bicameral legislature of Canada.
The Senate is modelled after the B ...
representing the province of
Alberta
Alberta ( ) is one of the thirteen provinces and territories of Canada. It is part of Western Canada and is one of the three prairie provinces. Alberta is bordered by British Columbia to the west, Saskatchewan to the east, the Northwest Ter ...
.
It had one senator starting in 1888. Three more were added in 1905, at time of granting of province-hood. Two more were added in 1915, first appointed in February 1918.
[E.G. Mardon, Who's Who in Federal Politics from Alberta, p. 18]
But long-standing vacancies can exist, so at various times since 1918, Alberta has not always had six senators.
Since 1965, senators have been able to serve only until they reach the age of 75.
Current senators
Historical
Western provinces regional senators
Senators listed were appointed to represent the Western Provinces under section 26 of the Constitution Act. This clause can be used to appoint two extra senators to represent four regional Senate divisions: Ontario, Quebec, the Maritimes and the Western Provinces. It has been used only once, in 1990.
As vacancies open up among the normal members of the Senate, they are automatically filled by the regional senators. Regional senators may also designate themselves to a senate division in any province of their choosing in their region.
See also
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Alberta Senate nominee election
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Lists of Canadian senators
The following are lists of members of the Senate of Canada:
* List of current senators of Canada
* List of Senate of Canada appointments by prime minister
* Alphabetically: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, ...
Notes and references
External links
Current Senators List Parliament WebsiteA Legislative and Historical Overview of the Canadian Senate
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Alberta
Alberta ( ) is one of the thirteen provinces and territories of Canada. It is part of Western Canada and is one of the three prairie provinces. Alberta is bordered by British Columbia to the west, Saskatchewan to the east, the Northwest Ter ...
Senators