Politics

How Canada's Senate Works: An Explainer on Sober Second Thought and Regional Representation

How Canada's Senate Works: An Explainer on Sober Second Thought and Regional Representation

Canada's Senate appoints 105 members to review legislation, represent regions and study bills in committee — and it almost never blocks a government's agenda.

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A Beginner's Guide to Canadian Federal Elections: Ridings, Seats, and How Votes Become Power

A Beginner's Guide to Canadian Federal Elections: Ridings, Seats, and How Votes Become Power

A plain-language guide to how Canadian federal elections work, from ridings and seats to vote splitting, coalitions, and who gets to govern.

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