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House of Commons

@OurCommons

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

Ottawa, Canada

Joined March 2017

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1/2 This portrait of the first Sergeant-at-Arms, LCol Donald William Macdonnell, has been generously donated to the HoC by his descendant, Mr. Bill Codville. The portrait has been hung in the office of the current Sergeant-at-Arms, Pat McDonell. See the installation!
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2/2 Mr. Codville saw the painting’s new home and tried on the historic Esses Collar, worn by every Sergeant-at-Arms since the time of his great-great-grandfather. Learn more: ow.ly/e4Hw50ZeCbm
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Jun 18
📢The House of Commons has adjourned for the summer. Members of Parliament will return to their constituencies, where they’ll continue their work on behalf of Canadians. 🍁 #cdnpoli
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Jun 18
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 fourth quarter of 2025–2026, are available: ow.ly/4Tz450ZefkY
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Jun 17
1/5 Did you know there’s a difference between grotesques and gargoyles?
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Jun 17
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4/5 ➡️Chimeras are a type of grotesque and sometimes a gargoyle too. They’re fantastical, hybrid creatures (like a lion-dragon) inspired by mythology.
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Jun 17
5/5 So, all gargoyles and chimeras are grotesques, but not all grotesques are gargoyles. Next time you spot one, check if it has a practical purpose or if it’s just decoration! 👀
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Jun 16
What happened in the House this year? The Report to Canadians 2026 is online! With highlights of life on the Hill along with the behind-the-scenes work that keeps Parliament running. 🔗 ourcommons.ca/rtc #HoC #CdnPoli #Democracy
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Jun 15
1/2 #IndigenousHistoryMonth The Hon. Ethel Blondin-Andrew was the first Indigenous woman elected to the HoC and appointed to Cabinet.
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Jun 15
2/2 An advocate for Indigenous Peoples, children, and persons with disabilities, she represented the Western Arctic riding (now part of the Northwest Territories riding) from 1988 to 2006.
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Jun 15
The #HoC is hiring. • IT Security Products Analyst (IT Product Delivery Operations Senior Analyst) • Enterprise Architect - Communications Distribution Designer Find out more: ow.ly/xTp250Q5cfN #Ottawa #Gatineau
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Jun 11
The Board of Internal Economy is meeting today at 11 a.m. The agenda can be found here: ow.ly/tLW650TGaXk #BOIE #HoC #CdnPoli
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Jun 10
The Board of Internal Economy has scheduled a hybrid meeting for tomorrow, June 10. View the meeting notice: ow.ly/9RrU50TG9lO #BOIE #HoC #CdnPoli
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Jun 9
Correction: We've removed an earlier post that incorrectly described how the Governor General is appointed. The Governor General is appointed by His Majesty the King on the advice of the Prime Minister. We regret the error.
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Jun 5
1/2 Join us this weekend for #DoorsOpenOttawa! The House of Commons and its partners will be on site to answer your questions about the Parliamentary Precinct rehabilitation.
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Jun 5
2/2 📆Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 📍 East side of the Parliament Building construction site, Parliament Hill 👉 Learn more: ow.ly/NcR050Z88Cr
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Jun 5
The #HoC is hiring. • Television Production Director Find out more: ow.ly/xTp250Q5cfN #Ottawa #Gatineau
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Jun 4
#ParliamentTrivia The House of Commons is part of which branch of government?
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Jun 4
1/2 The answer is Legislative Branch! Parliament is a legislature composed of the Monarch, the Senate and the House of Commons.
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Jun 4
2/2 The Monarch is also part of the Executive Branch, which includes the Prime Minister and Cabinet. The judicial branch is the court system, including the Supreme Court of Canada.
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