The Leader of the Government in the Senate is selected by the Prime Minister, and comes from the party that forms the Government in the Canadian House of Commons regardless of whether or not that party commands a majority or plurality in the Senate.n 1968, the position of Leader of the Government in the Senate became an official cabinet position in its own right with the appointment of Paul Martin, Sr. (father of Canada's future prime minister, Paul Martin).
1 Clean a heavily soiled floor with mild detergent or slate cleaner. 2  Mix 1/8 cup (25 ml) of mild detergent in 1 gallon (3.78 liters) of water, or follow the directions on the slate cleaner container.3  Plunge the mop into the bucket and wring the mop thoroughly to remove excess water. Mix 1/8 cup (25 ml) of mild detergent in 1 gallon (3.78 liters) of water, or follow the directions on the slate cleaner container. 2  Plunge the mop into the bucket and wring the mop thoroughly to remove excess water. 3  Mop the floor, making sure to clean all areas, including along the baseboard.
Whilst it can be proven that the centre nail fixing of double lap slates is a very efficient method of fixing slates to resist the most severe wind conditions, it is impossible to centre nail the top row of slates. The inappropriate detailing of the top slate fixing is the most common problem found on a slate roof.In previous articles we have looked at the effect wind suction has on the exposed section of the slate and how the top of the slate stops the slate rotating about the nail fixings in the middle.he additional height of the second batten should be equal or slightly greater than the nominal thickness of the top course of slates. . It is common to see a 32x25mm tile batten turned on edge for the second batten, or a standard batten with an additional 6mm lath nailed to it, with a 6mm thick natural slate.