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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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Jul 15
Cool off with a swim behind the Commons! 🌊 Here’s everything you need to know about the swimming dock at the foot of Parliament Hill: ow.ly/3MLf50Zm8W8
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Jul 14
Have you experienced the Changing of the Guard ceremony? 💂‍♀️ Each day the Ceremonial Guard marches along Laurier, Elgin and Wellington streets, arriving at Parliament Hill to perform the ceremony at 10:00 a.m. It’s an event not to be missed! 🎺 🥁
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Jul 13
This summer, the Mace of the House of Commons is on display! Sign up for a free guided tour of West Block, which now includes this historic artifact of Parliament. visit.parl.ca/sites/Visit/de…
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Jul 9
1/2 The flag on the Peace Tower is at half-mast today to mark the funeral of the Honourable Thomas Edward Siddon, P.C., who passed away on June 28, 2026.
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Jul 9
2/2 Mr. Siddon represented several B.C. ridings from 1978 to 1993, most recently Richmond. He held many Cabinet roles during his tenure as a Member of Parliament.
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Jul 8
The Summer Pavilion behind the Parliament buildings is a replica of a gazebo originally built in 1877 but demolished in 1956. In 1995, the current one was built as a tribute to Canadian police and peace officers killed in the line of duty.
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Jul 7
It’s time for #ParliamentTrivia! How many seats are there in the House of Commons?
33830.2%
4003.4%
34366.4%
298 votesFinal results
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Jul 7
The correct answer is 343! Learn all sorts of interesting facts about Canadian democracy by taking a tour of West Block, the home of the interim House of Commons. Register today for a free tour: ow.ly/cQBv50ZlfU9
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Jul 6
The #HoC is hiring. • Enterprise Architect - Communications Distribution Designer. Find out more: ow.ly/xTp250Q5cfN #Ottawa #Gatineau
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Jul 3
Better tools for a better Parliament. The Report to Canadians 2026 highlights recent achievements: 🚀 The #HoC #AI strategy 💻 Digital platform for written questions 🛡️ Reinforced security measures Available here: ourcommons.ca/rtc
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Jul 2
The bells are ringing for Canada! Listen to the bold, dynamic sound of Canada Chimes by Paul Poirier McIntyre. Performance by Dominion Carillonneur Andrea McCrady: ow.ly/KXQL50Zae02
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Jul 1
Happy Canada Day 🍁 Today, we mark the confederation of the first Canadian provinces. Let’s celebrate the people, places and moments that give Canada its unique character. 🇨🇦
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Jun 30
1/2 On #CanadaDay, experience the Snowbirds and more on #ParliamentHill: 💂10 a.m.: The Changing of the Guard 🥁11 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.: The Royal Canadian Air Force Pipes and Drums
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Jun 30
2/2 🐴11 a.m. to 3 p.m.: Meet the riders and horses of the RCMP Musical Ride ✈️4 p.m.: The Snowbirds aerial show
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Jun 29
Come behind the scenes, where the cabinetmakers of the House of Commons have been creating a special display for a unique artifact, which will be exhibited to the public during tours of West Block this summer. Can you spot a replica of the artifact in the video?
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Jun 29
Composed by Philip E. Layton, The Dominion March unites Canadians from coast to coast to coast as Canada Day approaches. Here’s the audio of Andrea McCrady’s carillon arrangement: ow.ly/Qsjw50ZacnB
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Jun 26
This photo offers a glimpse of life on Parliament Hill in the early 20th century. What differences do you notice? #ThenAndNow