The move would allow him to leave a mark on Parliament for years to come, as these unelected legislators will be able to sit until the age of 75.
A source familiar with the matter says that the selection process for the future senators is already underway and should be completed before his departure. After proroguing Parliament earlier this month, Trudeau announced that he will leave power after the Liberal Party chooses a new leader on March 9.
In a written response, the Prime Minister’s Office confirmed that the advisory board for Senate appointments is at work to propose candidates for all vacancies.
Please use the term “Transsexual” for those transitioning medically from Male to Female or Female to Male who wish to be seen as Men or Woman, and “Non Binary” for those who don’t like being referred to by certain pronouns.
Lumping in people against the social construct of gender with people who require surgery and hormone therapy to avoid negative outcomes like self harm is ignorant at best, and clearly destructive at worst.
Thanks!