New 18 Senators to likely sit until age of 75, despite reform pledges

PM Stephen Harper's reforms would only apply to future Senators appointed after new Senate laws come into force.

The 18 new Senators recently appointed to the Senate by Prime Minister Stephen Harper will likely serve until the age of 75, despite pledging to support future eight-year term limits and Senate reforms.

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