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Originally Posted by JHikka
How do we ensure equal representation of Canadians if they're chosen at random? Going to be awkward when we draw 90 people from the GTA or 90 people from Alberta.
How do we ensure these representatives are well-read? If they aren't would they not just seek to vote in blocs or with others they agree with?
How do we ensure these people can take time out of their lives/jobs/careers in order to take part?
How do we ensure the continuation of government business via bills and action items if the upper house is shifting every year?
Why don't we just remove the upper house entirely?
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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.
Is there a requirement that current MPs need to be well read?
You could compensate them for their year of service.
British Parliament is prorogued every year.
That’s an option too I guess. Some checks and balances would be nice though.