CBC: PM taps Smith, Meredith for Senate

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Prime Minister Stephen Harper has appointed former CFL commissioner Larry Smith and Toronto clergyman Don Meredith as his party's new senators, giving the Conservatives a majority in the Red Chamber.

Smith's appointment fills a vacancy in Quebec, while Meredith takes a seat left vacant by a retirement in Ontario.

In a statement on Monday, Harper praised his new senators as "well-regarded and visible figures in their communities" who will bring a "wealth of experience" in business, philanthropy, sport and community initiatives to the Senate.

The prime minister said the two have also pledged to support the government in its efforts to make the Senate more democratic and accountable, including supporting legislation to limit Senate tenure and to allow provinces to elect their senators.

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http://www.cbc.ca/canada/story/2010/12/20/harper-senate-appointees.html

Over 30 senators in four years according to a response to this story.

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Unexpected in this action. Harper is relying on the old compact, the orange order and every other devise item to climb into a majority.

It must be time for a unified opposition to emerge. Hell where are Canadians?