Bill C-48: a defining moment for the Senate

It is worth reminding that Senators do not face binary choices between passing or killing a bill. In fact, our role is to review the bills thoroughly, and if there exists a legislative defect, to propose an amendment. To propose additions or corrections to a bill is one thing. To change the policy choice of the government or to try to outsmart it on the ways to achieve a policy is beyond our realm.
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney and Alberta Energy Minister Sonya Savage, pictured May 2, 2019, at the Senate Committee on Energy, the Environment and Natural Resources.

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