CHAPTER VII 
THE UPPER HOUSES 
{. COMPOSITION AND LEGAL POWERS 
IN this chapter may be given— 
(1) The composition of the Second Chamber and the 
method of nomination or election in the case of each of 
the Dominions ; 
{2) Its powers or disabilities with regard to :— 
(a) Finance, and 
(6) General Legislation. 
(3) The provisions, if any, for the adjustment of the 
differences which may arise between the two Chambers with 
regard to :— 
(a) Finance, and 
(6) General Legislation. 
§ 1. CaNapa 
(a) The Dominion 
Under the British North America Act, 1867! and amending 
legislation, the Senate of the Dominion of Canada consists of 
87 Members, of whom 24 represent Ontario, 24 represent 
Quebec, 10 represent Nova Scotia, 10 represent New Bruns- 
wick, 4 represent Prince Edward Island, 3 represent British 
Columbia, 4 represent Manitoba, 4 represent Saskatchewan, 
and 4 represent Alberta. 
The Senators are summoned by the Governor-General in 
the King’s name by instrument under the Great Seal of 
Canada? and hold their places for life. The quorum is fifteen. 
The qualifications of a Senator are as follows :— 
(1) He shall be of the full age of 30 vears : 
* This number was fixed at 72 by 30 Vict. c. 3, s. 21, but power was given 
fo Canada to increase the number by 34 & 35 Viet. c. 28 ; 49 & 50 Vict. c. 35. 
* 30 Vict. c. 3,8. 24. By. 25 the first senators were chosen in accordance 
with a warrant under the sign-manual, and the names inserted in the 
proclamation of Union, 3 30 Vict. ¢c. 3. 5 20.