at the age of 73, peggy was appointed to the senate of canada. however, qualification laws for senators caused problems with her appointment. all canadian senators are required to possess land worth at least $4,000 in the province for which he or she is appointed, as well as own real and personal property worth at least $4,000, above his or her debts and liabilities. having taken a vow of poverty upon becoming a nun, butts was able to officially be sworn in only after her order formally transferred a small parcel of land to her name. butts resigned at the age of 75 as required by law, and for her two years of service donated her entire salary to charity.