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The Library of Parliament aims to be the Parliament of Canada’s trusted source of information. En français : @BiblioParlCA

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Library of Parliament
@LibraryParlCA8 May 2025
What happens after an election in Canada? Learn more in our Q&A: ow.ly/mtWE50VPeJs #AboutParliament #Parl45
Featured research publication: Transition to the 45th Parliament: Key Roles, Government Formation and Other Issues.

ALT Featured research publication: Transition to the 45th Parliament: Key Roles, Government Formation and Other Issues.

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House of Commons
@OurCommons23 Mar 2025
1/2 Today, Her Excellency the Governor General , at the recommendation of the Prime Minister, issued a proclamation to dissolve the 44th Parliament. The general election will be held on April 28, 2025. What is dissolution? Watch the video. #cdnpoli
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Senate of Canada
@SenateCA23 Mar 2025
Parliament has been dissolved. The 44th Parliament ended on March 23, 2025. Dissolution marks the end of a Parliament, paving the way for the next general election. It brings an end to essentially all parliamentary business in the Senate and the House of Commons and their respective committees. #SenCA #CdnPoli
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House of Commons
@OurCommons7 Jan 2025
Yesterday, Her Excellency the Governor General, at the recommendation of the Prime Minister, issued a proclamation to prorogue the first session of the 44th Parliament. What is prorogation? Watch the video. #cdnpoli
In the Chamber
@HoCChamber6 Jan 2025
Parliament was prorogued today. The 2nd session of the 44th Parliament is scheduled to open on March 24, 2025.
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Senate of Canada
@SenateCA6 Jan 2025
Parliament is prorogued. The first session of the 44th Parliament ended on January 6, 2025. During prorogation both the Senate and the House of Commons suspend their sittings. Any bills under debate or review will be dropped, effectively ceasing to exist. These bills won’t return unless they are reintroduced in the next parliamentary session. The second session of the 44th Parliament is set to begin on March 24, 2025. Learn more about prorogation: sencanada.ca/en/sencaplus/ho… #SenCA #CdnPoli
What is prorogation?

ALT What is prorogation?

Prorogation is the end of the current session of Parliament. The governor general announces the prorogation, based on the advice of the prime minister.

ALT Prorogation is the end of the current session of Parliament. The governor general announces the prorogation, based on the advice of the prime minister.

During prorogation, both the Senate and the House of Commons cease their sittings, and most committee work stops.

ALT During prorogation, both the Senate and the House of Commons cease their sittings, and most committee work stops.

All bills that were being studied or debated are dropped and cease to exist unless they are reintroduced in the next session.

ALT All bills that were being studied or debated are dropped and cease to exist unless they are reintroduced in the next session.

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Get ready for a new addition to the #ParliamentHill skyline! Next week, a new crane will rise from the excavation site, marking a major milestone for the construction of the new Parliament Welcome Centre.
Image of construction site

ALT Image of construction site

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Speaker of the HoC
@HoCSpeaker7 Nov 2024
1/3 It was a pleasure to welcome the participants of the Teachers Institute on Canadian Parliamentary Democracy to the Chamber.
The Hon. Greg Fergus, Speaker of the House of Commons, addressing teachers from the Teachers Institute on Canadian Parliamentary Democracy program in the Chamber.

ALT The Hon. Greg Fergus, Speaker of the House of Commons, addressing teachers from the Teachers Institute on Canadian Parliamentary Democracy program in the Chamber.

The Hon. Greg Fergus, Speaker of the House of Commons, discussing with teachers from the Teachers Institute on Canadian Parliamentary Democracy program in the Chamber.

ALT The Hon. Greg Fergus, Speaker of the House of Commons, discussing with teachers from the Teachers Institute on Canadian Parliamentary Democracy program in the Chamber.

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Senate of Canada
@SenateCA6 Nov 2024
The flag on the Peace Tower will be flown at half-mast until sunset on November 10, 2024, the day of the national commemorative ceremony for the late Honourable Murray Sinclair, C.C., O.M., M.S.C. who passed away on November 4, 2024. Former senator Sinclair represented Manitoba in the Senate from 2016 to 2021. Prior to his appointment to the Senate, he notably served as the first Indigenous judge appointed in Manitoba and the Chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. #SenCA
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Senate of Canada
@SenateCA5 Nov 2024
Today, the Senate observed a minute of silence in memory of the late Honourable Murray Sinclair, C.C., O.M., M.S.C. Former senator Sinclair represented Manitoba in the Senate from 2016 to 2021. Prior to his appointment to the Senate, he notably served as the first Indigenous judge appointed in Manitoba and the Chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. #SenCA #CdnPoli
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Senate of Canada
@SenateCA22 Oct 2024
Today, the Senate observed a minute of silence in memory of the attack on the Parliament Buildings in 2014. #SenCA #CdnPoli
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House of Commons
@OurCommons22 Oct 2024
2/2 We will never forget the strength, courage and humanity shown by parliamentary security personnel and all those who acted in solidarity and compassion during and after the events that unfolded.
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House of Commons
@OurCommons22 Oct 2024
1/2 Ten years ago today, shootings took place on and around Parliament Hill. This tragic event deeply affected Canadians and the parliamentary community in particular.
The Peace Tower.

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Ten years have passed since the tragic events of October 22, 2014. Today, PPS salutes the heroes who responded to the Parliament Hill shooting. We remain forever grateful to all who work tirelessly to keep our community safe.
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Library of Parliament retweeted
Library of Parliament
@LibraryParlCA25 Sep 2024
September 30, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, is a day to commemorate the history and ongoing impacts of residential schools. All tours, including Parliament: The Immersive Experience, will be closed on Monday, September 30, 2024.
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House of Commons
@OurCommons27 Aug 2024
The #ParliamentBuilding features hundreds of stone sculptures. Adorning the building’s walls are intricately carved figures of people, creatures and foliage, which pay homage to Canada’s heritage. 🇨🇦
Stone carving of foliage.

ALT Stone carving of foliage.

Stone carving of a face.

ALT Stone carving of a face.

Stone carving of irises.

ALT Stone carving of irises.

Stone carving.

ALT Stone carving.

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House of Commons
@OurCommons16 Aug 2024
Discover the heart of Canadian democracy! 🇨🇦 Take a free guided tour of the Senate of Canada Building, explore the historic House of Commons at West Block, or step back in time with a tour of East Block. Reserve your tickets: ow.ly/oKqs50xWbsI #Ottawa #ParliamentTours
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House of Commons
@OurCommons5 Aug 2024
Looking for something to do in Ottawa? Why not come for a free guided tour of #WestBlock and the @SenateCA Building? Reserve your tickets online: ow.ly/XAV730nftmh
The Peace Tower on a sunny day with a treed and hedged path in the foreground.

ALT The Peace Tower on a sunny day with a treed and hedged path in the foreground.

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Raymonde Gagné, C.M., O.M.
@SenGagne22 Jul 2024
This summer, discover the heart our democracy by visiting Parliament. Don't miss the free immersive experience: a captivating and virtual journey through our history, presented by @LibraryParlCA!🍁#ParliamentofCanada bit.ly/3WB8MIw
People in front of an image of the Parliament of Canada, during an immersive experience.

ALT People in front of an image of the Parliament of Canada, during an immersive experience.

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Library of Parliament
@LibraryParlCA22 Jun 2024
Experience East Block from the comfort of home with our new video tours! Available in three formats: standard format, with audio description, and with American Sign Language. Check them out on our YouTube channel ▶️ow.ly/pSgB50Shee9
Heritage room in East Block on Parliament Hill.

ALT Heritage room in East Block on Parliament Hill.

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Senate of Canada
@SenateCA14 Jun 2024
Piping hot (and cold): Centre Block’s climate control is getting high-tech help to make the century-old energy glutton lean, green and clean. Find out how: ow.ly/x4Sz50Sj2gB #SenCA
A massive excavation pit in front of Centre Block on Parliament Hill.

ALT A massive excavation pit in front of Centre Block on Parliament Hill.

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