Independent Advisory Board for Senate Appointments
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Assessment Criteria
Constitutional eligibility requirements and merit-based criteria for appointment to the Senate.
Profile
Create and update your profile and application.
Apply now
Learn how to prepare your application and apply online.
About the Senate
Information about the role and composition of the Senate.
Questions and Answers
Answers to frequently asked questions including technical support.
Mandate and members
Learn more about the members of the Advisory Board and their Terms of Reference.
Forms and Templates
Access the forms and templates you need to prepare your application.
Contact us
Publications and more information
- Report of the Independent Advisory Board for Senate Appointments (March 2022 – July 2022)
- Report of the Independent Advisory Board for Senate Appointments (April 2019 – August 2021)
- Report of the Independent Advisory Board for Senate Appointments Spring 2018 (April 2018 – September 2018)
- Report of the Independent Advisory Board for Senate Appointments Winter 2017 (December 2016 - August 2017)
- Report of the Independent Advisory Board for Senate Appointments - Permanent Process (July to November 2016)
- Transitional Process Report for the Independent Advisory Board for Senate Appointments
- Useful links
What we're doing
Latest News about Senate appointments
The Prime Minister announces the appointment of three senators
(November 21, 2022)
The Prime Minister announces the appointment of a senator
(November 10, 2022)
The Prime Minister announces the appointment of two Senators
(September 26, 2022)
Minister LeBlanc announces appointments to the Independent Advisory Board for Senate Appointments
(August 5, 2022)
Canadians encouraged to apply for Senate appointments
(March 23, 2022)
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