In Canada, Senators are appointed by the Governor General of Canada on the advice of the Prime Minister.
There are chosen according to geographical divisions set out by the Constitution Act, 1867. They must own property and live in the geographical division for which they are appointed.
There are 105 senators coming from every province and territory.
Some Senators choose to sit as members of an affiliated caucus, some choose not to do so. The Government caucus is comprised of senators affiliated with the governing party in the House of Commons. The Opposition caucus is comprised of the largest number of senators affiliated with a party other than the governing party in the House of Commons.
Senators now serve until the age of 75.