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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.

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BY ISG SENATOR PIERRE J. DALPHOND
June 3, 2019

Opinion | BY ISG SENATOR PIERRE J. DALPHOND | June 3, 2019

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