OTTAWA — The government’s representative in the Senate says its Westminster model of legislating “will disappear,” as senators clash over how to accommodate independents who are mobilizing to get their fair share of power. Independents are on the fringe and lack the resources of the two major parties — including significant research budgets. This fall, up to 24 new independent senators will be appointed on the advice of a new, arm’s-length advisory council. Sen. Elaine McCoy is co-ordinating the work of an Independent Senators Group. “Independent senators remain underfunded and under-represented in Senate business,” he said.

Source: National Post September 28, 2016 23:03 UTC