Harper names five to senate

Prime Minister Stephen Harper named a much-anticipated change to the Senate. The addition of five new senators gives the Conservatives control in the Senate, as well as the house, which will provide much greater sway over the legislative agenda.Senate additions:
 Bob Runciman, former Ontario cabinet minister, appointed for Ontario
 Vim Kochhar, businessman and disabled persons advocate, appointed for Ontario
 Pierre-Hugues Boisvenu, victims rights activist, appointed for Quebec
 Elizabeth Marshall, former provincial auditor general, appointed for Newfoundland and Labrador
 Rose-May Poirier, current Conservative Member of the Legislative Assembly, appointed for New Brunswick

Senate Breakdown
What the 105-seat Senate will look like once the five new Senators are sworn in.
 Conservative 51
 Liberal 49
 Progressive Conservative 2
 Independent or non-aligned 3