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LEADER OFFICIAL OPPOSITION SENATE [1 record]

Record 1 2019-07-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Position Titles
  • Parliamentary Language
DEF

The senator recognized as the head of the party, other than the Government party, with the most senators.

OBS

Selected by the largest non-government party, the Leader of the Opposition coordinates party members’ activities in the Chamber and in committees. The Leader is often official spokesperson for the Opposition party as well. With the help of a Deputy Leader, the Leader negotiates with the Government on legislative business and the Senate sitting schedule.

Key term(s)
  • Senate Opposition Leader

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de postes
  • Vocabulaire parlementaire
DEF

Sénateur reconnu comme chef du parti, autre que le parti au pouvoir, qui compte le plus de sénateurs.

OBS

Choisi par son parti, le leader de l’opposition coordonne les activités des membres du parti, au Sénat et en comité. De plus, il assume souvent la fonction de porte-parole officiel de l’opposition. Avec l’aide d’un leader adjoint, il négocie les questions législatives et l’horaire de séance du Sénat avec le gouvernement.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Denominación de puestos
  • Lenguaje parlamentario
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