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Senate reform debate marks shift as 75 age retirement passes
Ottawa report notes Liberal and Conservative talk on Senate reform for decades. Parliament passes retirement at 75 for future Senators, sparking bitter debate led by Diefenbaker who accuses Pearson of rewarding Liberals. Include sharp exchanges with Knowles Olson and Pickersgill as warhorses weigh in.
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Russell
Honey
Durham
Canada
House of Commons
Diefenbaker
Pearson
Stanley Knowles
N.D.P
Mr. Diefenbaker
Jack Pickersgill
Pickersgill
Government House
Mr. Pickersgill
Knoyles