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A reasonable sample size usually gets a diverse set. You’re unlikely to get 90% heads if you flip a coin 100 times.
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My examples were of course extreme, but the (one of few) upsides of the current Senate is that regional representation is usually acknowledged, with the Maritimes being overrepresented and the Western provinces underrepresented. Currently the Senate has one in four members being from Ontario as a whole - would people be ok with a proportional senate in your proposal being one-in-six from just the GTA, assuming the draw for representatives is fully equal amongst all Canadians and provides for perfect representation (which statistically wouldn't always occur).
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Is there a requirement that current MPs need to be well read?
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Not really, but the current system usually filters them out automatically. Your proposed system does not.
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You could compensate them for their year of service.
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What would be acceptable, equal compensation for each member? How do you ensure they are entered back into the workforce effectively upon completion? This feels like conscription for politics.
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That’s an option too I guess. Some checks and balances would be nice though.
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The lower house already has enough checks and balances, IMO.