Independent Advisory Board for Senate Appointments
We have launched a new application system.
If you have previously applied, we will email you in the coming days with instructions for submitting a new application.
How to apply
Learn how to prepare your application and apply online.
Log in
Log in to the Senate Application Management System.
Assessment criteria
Constitutional eligibility requirements and merit-based criteria for appointment to the Senate.
Form and templates
Access the form and templates you need to prepare your application.
Questions and answers
Answers to frequently asked questions.
Mandate and members
Learn more about the members of the Advisory Board and their Terms of reference.
What we're doing
Latest news about Senate appointments
- Government of Canada announces new members to be appointed to the Independent Advisory Board for Senate Appointments
(July 15, 2026) - Prime Minister Carney modernises Senate appointment process to respond to Canada’s emerging challenges
(July 7, 2026) - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces the appointment of senators for New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Ontario
(March 7, 2025) - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces the appointment of a senator for British Colombia
(February 28, 2025) - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces the appointment of a senator for Quebec
(February 14, 2025) - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces the appointment of senators for British Columbia, Quebec and Saskatchewan
(February 7, 2025) - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces the appointment of senators for Nova Scotia and Nunavut
(December 19, 2024) - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces the appointment of a senator for Quebec
(September 25, 2024) - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces the appointment of a senator for Quebec
(September 10, 2024) - All news