Full house as Model Senate turns five – senCA+

May 12, 2025

Post-secondary students filled a record number of seats in the Senate Chamber — 104 to be exact! — during the fifth edition of Model Senate.

Launched in 2020, Model Senate is an annual model parliament held at the Senate of Canada Building in Ottawa and hosted by the Senate Administration. The dynamic, three-day event attracts applicants from communities and schools across the country. It offers participants an opportunity to debate and study bills, and represent Canadians like real senators in the Upper Chamber, as well as receive career advice during networking opportunities.

From May 8 to May 10, participants took part in simulated Senate sittings and committee meetings, building their knowledge of parliamentary procedure and honing their research, analytical and public-speaking skills.