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Discrimination, silence and oppression do not belong in a modernized Senate

The Senate wears its modernization as a badge of honour. Yet, this progress has not been profound enough to meaningfully improve the antiquated institution that's been in place for more than 150 years.

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BY SENATOR MARY JANE MCCALLUM
September 14, 2023

Opinion | BY SENATOR MARY JANE MCCALLUM | September 14, 2023

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Discrimination, silence and oppression do not belong in a modernized Senate

The Senate wears its modernization as a badge of honour. Yet, this progress has not been profound enough to meaningfully improve the antiquated institution that's been in place for more than 150 years.

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