Canadian senators are appointed until they reach the age of 75.
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An attempt to limit tyranny of the majority by giving equal representation to all members, all nations, of Confederation. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Yes, Canada has a Senate. The Senate is the Upper House of the Parliament of Canada. Whereas the House of Commons (the Lower House) is an elected chamber, the Senate consists of 105 persons appointed by the Governor General on the advice of the prime minister. Bills must be passed in identical form by the House of Commons and the Senate before they can be presented for Royal Assent to become law. Based on the principles of responsible government, the Senate cannot introduce or amend money bills in such a way that would increase taxation or newly-appropriate public money.
There are 100 U. S. senators.
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The Queen has nothing to do with the head of the government. The prime minister used to be picked by the queen but they stopped doing that. The queen is barely recognized in canada. Please don't let that false answer bother you! :P
In Australia, the title of The Honorable is awarded to Ministers who are appointed to the Executive Council, including Parliamentary Secretaries and the Speaker. Prerequisites for attaining the title vary by state, but the title is usually retained for life.