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Official account for news & information about the House of Commons and its Administration. Notices: https://xitter.cf/t.co/8QroabO1tB FR : @NosCommunes

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House of Commons retweeted
Senate of Canada
@SenateCAOct 24
Beginning tonight, virtual poppies and a Wall of Remembrance will illuminate the Senate of Canada Building. Présented from October 24 to November 11, the display honours Canadians who served in wartime, military conflicts and peacekeeping missions. #SenCA #CanadaRemembers #LestWeForget @RoyalCdnLegion @VeteransENG_CA
The Senate of Canada Building illuminated with red poppy projections at night. The words “Lest We Forget” and “N'oublions jamais” are displayed across the façade as part of the annual Poppy Drop.

ALT The Senate of Canada Building illuminated with red poppy projections at night. The words “Lest We Forget” and “N'oublions jamais” are displayed across the façade as part of the annual Poppy Drop.

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Calling all poets! Apply to become the next Parliamentary Poet Laureate, and share your poetry with Parliament and with Canadians. Applications close November 10. Learn more: ow.ly/5qT250ZOin6
Call for applications 12th Parliamentary Poet Laureate

ALT Call for applications 12th Parliamentary Poet Laureate

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⏰ Last chance to apply this season! Become a Parliamentary Guide and work at the heart of Canadian democracy – meet people from around the world and share the story of Parliament. 👉 ow.ly/L4vG50ZKE9r
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In Committee
@HoCCommitteesMar 31
The deadline to apply for the 2026 Centennial Flame Research Award is fast approaching. The #HoC #HUMA Committee invites Canadians with disabilities to apply by May 1. For more information: ow.ly/QneN50Yo6qP
2026 Centennial Flame Research Award Apply by May 1, 2026 HUMA Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities

ALT 2026 Centennial Flame Research Award Apply by May 1, 2026 HUMA Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities

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House of Commons retweeted
In Committee
@HoCCommitteesMar 2
1/2 Applications for the 2026 Centennial Flame Research Award are now being accepted. The #HoC #HUMA Committee invites Canadians with disabilities to apply by May 1: ow.ly/QneN50Yo6qP
2026 Centennial Flame Research Award Apply by May 1, 2026 HUMA Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities Image of the Centennial Flame with the Peace Tower in the background

ALT 2026 Centennial Flame Research Award Apply by May 1, 2026 HUMA Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities Image of the Centennial Flame with the Peace Tower in the background

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150 years ago today, the Library of Parliament building first opened its doors. Steadfast through fire and transformation, it stands as a powerful symbol of Canadian parliamentary democracy. Today, we celebrate its legacy. #LibraryParl150
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(1/2) Yesterday, parliamentarians marked 150 years of the Library of Parliament Building at an event hosted by the Honourable Raymonde Gagné @SenGagne and the Honourable Francis Scarpaleggia @HoCSpeaker. Parliamentary Poet Laureate read a poem she wrote for the occasion.
An image of Christine Ivory, the Parliamentary Librarian, the Honourable Francis Scarpaleggia, the Honourable Raymonde Gagné and Chimwemwe Undi, the Parliamentary Poet Laureate.

ALT An image of Christine Ivory, the Parliamentary Librarian, the Honourable Francis Scarpaleggia, the Honourable Raymonde Gagné and Chimwemwe Undi, the Parliamentary Poet Laureate.

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We’re accepting applications for the 27th edition of the Teachers Institute on Canadian Parliamentary Democracy. Learn more about this unique professional development opportunity and apply today: ow.ly/x2EU50Yfq8t
Participate in the Teachers Institute and apply today!

ALT Participate in the Teachers Institute and apply today!

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House of Commons retweeted
In the Chamber
@HoCChamber4 Nov 2025
The Minister of Finance and National Revenue, @FP_Champagne is delivering the budget speech. ▶️ Watch it live at: ow.ly/Rc7j50XmmBo 🔎 Learn more: ourcommons.ca/procedure/our-…
Budget Speech Learn more Background: Procedural books

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We are seeking applications from established artists to be the first Parliamentary Visual Artist Laureate. The focus of this role will be on promoting the arts in Canada. Learn more: ow.ly/AWWU50X75l1
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In the Chamber
@HoCChamber17 Sep 2025
The #HoC observed a moment of silence in memory of the late Hon. Gail Shea. #cdnpoli
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In the Chamber
@HoCChamber17 Sep 2025
The #HoC observed a moment of silence in memory of the late Hon. John McCallum. #cdnpoli
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In the Chamber
@HoCChamber17 Sep 2025
The #HoC observed a moment of silence in memory of the late Hon. Ken Dryden. #cdnpoli
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Senate of Canada
@SenateCA8 Sep 2025
The wrought-iron gates at the entrance to #ParliamentHill — one of Canada’s most notable examples of heritage ironwork — were restored as part of Centre Block’s rehabilitation. Discover what makes the Queen’s Gates special and how restoration professionals gave them new life: ow.ly/5JQa50WT6YC #SenCA #FrontAndCentre #CdnHeritage #WroughtIron @PSPC_SPAC
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House of Commons retweeted
In the Chamber
@HoCChamber5 Jun 2025
The #HoC observed a moment of silence in memory of the late Hon. Marc Garneau.
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Speaker of the HoC
@HoCSpeaker4 Jun 2025
1/2 Yesterday, Speaker Scarpaleggia drew names for the List for the Consideration of Private Members’ Business. The first 30 eligible MPs whose names are drawn make up the order of precedence. See the full list here: ow.ly/wmkp50W41WJ
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Speaker of the HoC
@HoCSpeaker29 May 2025
Upon my election as the 40th Speaker of the House of Commons, I delivered remarks to my fellow Members in the @HoCChamber.
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Speaker of the HoC
@HoCSpeaker26 May 2025
The House of Commons has elected the Honourable Francis Scarpaleggia, Member of Parliament for Lac-Saint-Louis, to be the 40th Speaker for the 45th Parliament.
The Honourable Francis Scarpaleggia.

ALT The Honourable Francis Scarpaleggia.

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House of Commons retweeted
In the Chamber
@HoCChamber26 May 2025
The election of the Speaker is underway in the #HoC. ▶️ Watch live at: ow.ly/8e9L50VYKMz
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In the Chamber
@HoCChamber26 May 2025
The #HoC is sitting today at 8 am ET for the election of the Speaker. 📋Full list of candidates: ow.ly/vXPQ50VYzmW 🔎 Learn more: ourcommons.ca/procedure/our-…
Election of the Speaker—Learn more in the foreground, Procedural books in the background

ALT Election of the Speaker—Learn more in the foreground, Procedural books in the background

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