I’m hearing that the Prime Minister will be naming nine new senators tomorrow by 2:00pm.

Here are the party veterans that I’m hearing are sure bets** Manitoba – Don Plett

New Brunswick – Carolyn Stewart-Olson

Ontario – Doug Finley

Nova Scotia – Brooke Taylor

Quebec – Jacques Demers

In the running:

Ontario: Bob Runciman, David Braley

Quebec: Judith Siedman

Nunavut: Dennis Patterson

I’m still digging on this. If you’ve got any tips (anonymity guaranteed) please send them via email or bb pin.

UPDATE**: Appointments will be announced between 1 and 2pm tomorrow** UPDATE**: Brooke Taylor is a surer bet than Macdonald for NS from what I hear. Finley upgraded to a sure bet now that I’ve heard from more than a few sources.** UPDATE**: Brooke Taylor sure bet for NS** UPDATE**: Added David Braley to the shortlist of potential senators from Ontario** UPDATE**: hearing rumour that the PM will only appoint 8 of 9 tomorrow, but cannot guess why** UPDATE**: Senate seat from Nunavut open. Hearing that the PM met with appointee last week while on the northern tour** UPDATE**: Added Dennis Patterson and Paul Okalik from Nunavut. Bet on Patterson.