Introduction to Parliament of Canada

Since Canadian Confederation in 1867 the Parliament of Canada has been the focal point of the Canadian federal government. Parliament is certainly the most visible part of the Canadian government. As the legislative branch of the federal government of Canada, Parliament is where laws are made and amended, issues of the day are debated and the government is held accountable.

As Parliament heads back to work after the holiday recess, it's a good time to bone up on the basics with this Introduction to the Parliament of Canada. Find out about the institutions that make up Parliament in Canada, and learn about the men and women who work there and what they do.

Photo: Canadian Parliament Buildings
Courtesy City of Ottawa

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