Why’s the Upper Chamber so white?

Prime Minister Paul Martin has appointed 16 Senators so far. But not even one of the 16 was a visible minority. What's going on?

The recent appointment of Michaëlle Jean as Canada's 27th Governor General has been heralded by many Canadians as a great triumph in displaying to the world our country's diverse, multicultural identity. And rightly so. The Governor General Designate is dynamic, intelligent, multilingual and...

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