9 May 2012
Ottawa, Ontario
Prime Minister Stephen Harper today issued the following statement welcoming the selection of three new Senate nominees by the people of Alberta. The process was held in conjunction with the 2012 Alberta general election:
“I would like to congratulate Doug Black, Scott Tannas and Mike Shaikh on being selected as Senate nominees for the province of Alberta, and I applaud all the candidates who ran for these positions.”
“Our Government remains deeply committed to democratic reform and will continue to encourage all provinces and territories to follow Alberta’s lead by giving voters a say in who will represent them in the Senate.”
“In keeping with this commitment, I will recommend that the Governor General appoint the next Senator for Alberta from the list of new Senate nominees.”
