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Senators Ghosting the Red Chamber | Edmonton News
Senators are ghosting the Red Chamber in record numbers, with some missing over half the sitting days—citing illness or burnout—while others clock in for just minutes to mark attendance. With no party whips to enforce discipline after Trudeau’s Senate shake-up, senators operate like free agents, unchecked by voters or consequences. Prime Minister Carney pushes for accountability, but leaders like Leo Housakos admit absences happen—sometimes legitimately. Voting turnout swings wildly, from 50 to 80+ senators depending on the bill, contrasting sharply with the House’s electronic voting. Experts…
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