The Senate is composed of 104 Members called Senators, who are appointed by the Governor General upon the recommendation of the Prime Minister. Even though the Senate is not an elected body, it reviews legislation passed by the House of Commons and can introduce its own bills. Like the House of Commons, the Senate has committees to help it review legislation. Senate committees examine many important social and economic issues. Senators who were appointed to the Senate before 1965 hold their jobs for life. But those appointed after 1965 must retire when they reach the age of 75. Senators are appointed on a regional basis and must live in the province or territory they represent.
