⚖️ Chapter 5: How Canadians Govern Themselves
Who appoints senators?
Correct answer: The Governor General, on the Prime Minister's advice
A Voters in each province
B The provincial premiers
✓ The Governor General, on the Prime Minister's advice
D The Prime Minister, on the Senate's advice
💡 Explanation
Senators are named by the Governor General, acting on advice from the Prime Minister.
Key facts to remember
- Senators are appointed, not elected
- Appointed by the Governor General on the Prime Minister's advice
- Senators may serve until the age of 75
- Both chambers review every bill
Why this is the answer
From the official Discover Canada study guide — 5.2.5 The Senate:
Senators are not elected. Each one is appointed by the Governor General, acting on the Prime Minister's advice. Once appointed, a senator may stay in the Senate until the age of 75. The Senate takes bills that have come from the House of Commons and puts them through its own review. So every proposed law is examined twice, by two chambers, before it can go any further.
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