Speaker of the Senate

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Speaker of the Senate

Canadian government official

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Speakers
…the House of Commons and Speaker of the Senate are two important figures who preside over their chambers and enforce procedure and discipline in a nonpartisan manner. The Senate Speaker is appointed by the governor general on the recommendation of the prime minister. The House Speaker was at one time…
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…the House of Commons and Speaker of the Senate are two important figures who preside over their chambers and enforce procedure and discipline in a nonpartisan manner. The Senate Speaker is appointed by the governor general on the recommendation of the prime minister. The House Speaker was at one time…
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