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Official account for news & information about the House of Commons and its Administration. Notices: ow.ly/dEFh30bHrrE FR : @NosCommunes

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On the 200th anniversary of the City of Ottawa, the Dominion Carillonneur Andrea McCrady offers “Ottawa Rag” by George E. Lynn. ow.ly/cYvR50Zp53q
Carillon music: Ottawa Rag By George E. Lynn Arranged by Andrea McCrady Played by Andrea McCrady (2022)

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The Summary of Expenditures for Members, Presiding Officers and House Officers, as well as the detailed reports on travel, hospitality and contract expenditures for the first quarter of 2026-27, are available: ow.ly/U02x50ZR2jv
Quarterly Summary of Expenditures for Members, Presiding Officers and House Officers. Now available.

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🐉 House of the Dragon? In fact, the creatures on this inkstand are wyverns, similar to dragons but with only two legs. The inkstand is placed on the Clerk’s Table and is part of the Heritage Collection
A bronze inkstand featuring wyverns.

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1/3 Commons, committees and Chamber, oh my! 😕There’s a lot to keep track of during a sitting day at the House of Commons. Thankfully, we can help you out. ⬇️
West Block in the fall, with the Ottawa River in the foreground.

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2/3 Take a live look at the @HoCChamber. Follow the debates, bills and Question Period all in one place, from opening to adjournment.
The House of Commons Chamber.

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3/3 Learn about all things @HoCCommittees. Find meetings, reports and news releases from all the standing, special and joint committees.
A committee room.

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Standing in front of the Parliament Building, the Centennial Flame was created for the 100th anniversary of Confederation in 1967. It’s a popular place to visit and a symbol of all of Canada’s provinces and territories.
Provincial symbols on the Centennial Flame, in front of the Peace Tower.

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The House of Commons Administration welcomes new Members, who were elected in the recent by-elections, to Parliament Hill.
The open doors of the House of Commons. On either side there are Canadian flags and the portraits of former Prime Ministers, the Right Hon. Robert Borden and the Right Hon. William Lyon Mackenzie King.

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.@braedencaley, Daniel Gobeil and @beytanveer took their seats in the #HoC. For more info on changes in #HoC membership: ourcommons.ca/Members/en/par…
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Places, everyone! The House of Commons resumes sitting today.
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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
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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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Lights, camera, action! On Monday, the HoC returns from the summer adjournment. Behind the scenes, the Chamber is being prepared: pages are getting ready, audiovisual and voting systems are being tested, and everything is being put in tip-top shape to welcome MPs back.
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🗺️Discover the journey of the Heritage Collection objects that were relocated for the rehabilitation of the Parliament Building: ow.ly/oX7e50ZoSMq
On the left, a bust depicting the Right Honourable Ellen Fairclough. In the middle, a close-up of the painting “The Fathers of Confederation.” On the right, a close-up of a carving of the letters ER.

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#ParliamentTrivia In 2026, Canada has 343 Members of Parliament. How many Members made up the first Canadian Parliament in 1867?
53% 181
34% 100
13% 213
70 votes • Final results
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In 1867, there were 181 Members of Parliament. Canada’s population and borders have changed a great deal since Confederation. As a result, there are now almost twice as many MPs as there were in 1867. Find out more: ow.ly/e5t150ZLyt0
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Rhythmic and bold, “Çiçek Dağı” is the perfect tune to accompany you this Monday. This traditional Turkish song was arranged for carillon by Dominion Carillonneur Andrea McCrady. ow.ly/1WcR50Zp55X
Carillon music Cicek Dagi By Traditional (Turkey) Arranged by Andrea McCrady Played by Andrea McCrady (2021) House of Commons

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The #HoC is hiring. • Senior Technology Infrastructure Project Manager and Technology Infrastructure Project Manager • Various Senior Financial Services Positions Find out more: ow.ly/xTp250Q5cfN #Ottawa #Gatineau
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Today, the Dominion Carillonneur Andrea McCrady offers “In Memoriam – September 11, 2001,” by John Courter of Berea College, Kentucky, USA. His composition honours the victims of the attacks on New York City and Washington 25 years ago.
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In the HoC Chamber, every word spoken is captured! Over the years, recording technologies have evolved from simple pen and paper to more advanced recording methods: 🎤 a dictation machine from the 1940s 🎤 a stenotype machine from the 1950s 🎤 a dictation machine from the 1980s
An open case showing a stenotype machine.

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Une machine à enregistrer datant des années 1980.

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The #HoC is hiring. • Audio-Visual Production Technician Find out more: ow.ly/xTp250Q5cfN #Ottawa #Gatineau
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