Trudeau to Appoint 10 Senators Before Leaving Office in March

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau plans to fill 10 Senate vacancies before stepping down in March, leaving a lasting impact on Parliament. Senators, once appointed, serve until the age of 75 or until they choose to retire.

The Senate, the upper house of Canada’s Parliament, will see new appointments finalized by Trudeau’s advisory board, with the process expected to conclude before his departure.

Trudeau, who announced his retirement from politics, will step down as Liberal Party leader on March 9. Meanwhile, Conservatives worry that Trudeau-appointed senators may obstruct their agenda if the party wins the next federal election.

Notably, Trudeau inherited 22 Senate vacancies upon taking office in 2015 and has since appointed 90 senators. With retirements creating 10 more vacancies, they must be filled by February 2.