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>Canada has a (written) Constitution. It is functionally useless in a way that the US one isn't. >Canada has a Senate that can reject and initiate legislation
by qball 4y ago
>Canada has a (written) Constitution.
It is functionally useless in a way that the US one isn't.
>Canada has a Senate that can reject and initiate legislation.
The operative word being "can"; but in practice the overwhelming majority of legislation makes it through with no change. It's functionally a ceremonial role.
- danbolt 4y agoCould you clarify on the “useless” bit? Or, I feel like the constitution is doing what it sets out to (provincial/federal powers, seat allocation, Charter rights, etc.), but it’s not necessarily easy to modify. What would make it useful in your eyes?