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24. COMPOSITION (1) The Senate shall consist of 11 Senators and such other Senators as may be temporarily appointed under section 28. (2) Of the 11 Senators— (a) 6 shall be appointed by the Governor General, acting in accordance with the advice of the Prime Minister; (b) 3 shall be appointed by the Governor General, acting in accordance with the advice of the Leader of the Opposition; and (c) 2 shall be appointed by the Governor General, acting in his or her own deliberate judgment after he or she has consulted those religious, economic or social bodies or associations from which he or she considers that such Senators should be selected.