They are over 30 years old, they own property and they pay their taxes, so that qualifies them to be Canadian Senators. They are appointed to the $132,200 per year, plus perks and pensions, until the reach the age of 75.
But wait, Harper's new round of honest men and women Senators agreed that they will only serve eight years. Right?
However, Bill C-19, an Act to amend the Constitution of 1867 concerning Senate Tenure, did not pass third reading in 2008 before Harper called an election. Therefore there is nothing to compel the new crop to give up their cushy seats and there big salaries.
Guess we will have to wait eight years to find out how honourable the Honourables really are.
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