PHILOS 2Q03 Chapter Notes - Chapter Constitution: The Maritimes, Legislature, Old Age
31 Mar 2018
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Readings 9 constitution act of 1982 (distribution of legislative powers) There is one parliament consisting of the queen, the upper house (senate) and the house of commons. Must subject to the provisions of the charter. Have to consist of four divisions: (1) ontario (2) quebec (3) maritime provinces and (3) The western provinces: these 4 divisions must be equally represented with each consisting of 24 senators, newfoundland consists of 6 members, yukon, northwest territories and nunavut represented each by 1 member. Senators: must be 30 years of age, natural-born subject of the queen or naturalized by act of parliament. Governor general speaks in the queen"s name and must summon from time to time, the senate together. Governor general must, from time to time, summon and call together the house of commons. Senators are not allowed to be elected / vote as a member of the house of commons. All provinces and territories are divided into electoral districts differently.
