Elton Override in elected Senate would not lead to gridlock in House

To curb the excesses of government, it's imperative the provinces exercise their innate but unused power to elect Senators.

OTTAWA—I am often asked, during my travels across Canada, if an elected Senate wouldn't lead to gridlock with the House. My answer is always no. Political scientist Dr. David Elton, professor emeritus of the University of Lethbridge, where he was a faculty member for 27 years and president ...

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