Definition: The Speaker of the Senate of Canada is a senator appointed by the Governor General of Canada on the advice of the Prime Minister to preside over the proceedings of the Canadian Senate.
The Speaker of the Senate is fourth in the official order of precedence for Canada, and often receives visiting Heads of State and Heads of Governments and their delegations in the Speaker's chambers. The Speaker of the Senate also travels on behalf of the Parliament of Canada and represents the Senate on interparliamentary organizations.
The Speaker of the Senate is fourth in the official order of precedence for Canada, and often receives visiting Heads of State and Heads of Governments and their delegations in the Speaker's chambers. The Speaker of the Senate also travels on behalf of the Parliament of Canada and represents the Senate on interparliamentary organizations.
