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Carney Appoints Opposition MP to Senate | Edmonton News
Prime Minister Mark Carney just pulled off a political rarity—appointing Conservative MP Richard Martel to the Senate, despite Martel’s opposition affiliation. This move, which could reshape Senate dynamics, follows a historic precedent set by figures like Thomas Robert McInnes and Marcel Prud’homme, both appointed as independents. Martel’s departure opens a byelection in Chicoutimi-Le Fjord, with Carney’s decision timing adding political intrigue. Even Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre congratulated Martel, underscoring the unusual goodwill behind this bold move. Listen in comfort:Get a…
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