Liberals, experts slam idea to hold referendum to abolish Senate

Tory Sen. Hugh Segal, who introduced motion to hold referendum, says he would vote against abolishing Senate in a referendum.

The unelected Senate is on the Prime Minister and the NDP's hit list, but Liberals and some experts warn against holding a referendum in the next election on abolishing the Upper Chamber outright, saying the debate is too multi-dimensional, important, and steeped in too much rich political histor...

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