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On this day in 1867, the HoC assembled in Ottawa for the first time. 🎨 “Meeting of first parliament under Confederation, Ottawa, 1867” by Charles Walter Simpson, 1927: 181 members gathered for the opening of the 1st Parliament.
Painting depicting the first Parliament of Canada meeting in Ottawa in 1867.

ALT Painting depicting the first Parliament of Canada meeting in Ottawa in 1867.

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1/2 It’s budget day. What does that mean?
It’s budget day. What does that mean?

ALT It’s budget day. What does that mean?

The budget is the government’s statement of its fiscal and economic policies.

ALT The budget is the government’s statement of its fiscal and economic policies.

MPs debate the government’s overall budget policy and any amendments, for up to four sitting days. The debate ends with a vote on the main budget motion.

ALT MPs debate the government’s overall budget policy and any amendments, for up to four sitting days. The debate ends with a vote on the main budget motion.

Why does that matter? The vote is traditionally considered a matter of confidence. If the motion is defeated, the government is considered to have lost the confidence of the House.

ALT Why does that matter? The vote is traditionally considered a matter of confidence. If the motion is defeated, the government is considered to have lost the confidence of the House.

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2/2 ✅ What comes next?
What comes next? If approved, the plans laid out in the budget shape the government’s mandate, and may become the policies and programs that affect the lives of all Canadians.

ALT What comes next? If approved, the plans laid out in the budget shape the government’s mandate, and may become the policies and programs that affect the lives of all Canadians.

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Each page carries names. Each name tells a story. The Books of Remembrance contain the names of more than 118,000 Canadians who died in military service. #CanadaRemembers #LestWeForget
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Today, we recognize Hindu Heritage Month in Canada. It’s a time to recognize the rich heritage, history and traditions of Hindu communities across the country, and their many contributions to Canadian society.
Hindu Heritage Month in Canada.

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The legal fees reimbursed under the Legal Fees Policy of the Board of Internal Economy for the second quarter of 2026–2027 have been published: ow.ly/dhyC50Dm2oM
Publication of reimbursed legal fees for Q2 2026–2027.

ALT Publication of reimbursed legal fees for Q2 2026–2027.

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🎃 A haunting sound from the Hill… Hear “Toccata” by Léon Boëllmann, arranged by Émilien Allard and performed on the Peace Tower Carillon by guest artist Lisa Lonie in 2003. Listen if you dare. 👻🔔 🎧 ow.ly/VyQs510246k
Carillon music: “Toccata” by Léon Boëllmann. Arrangement by Émilien Allard. Performed by Lisa Lonie.

ALT Carillon music: “Toccata” by Léon Boëllmann. Arrangement by Émilien Allard. Performed by Lisa Lonie.

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The Board of Internal Economy is meeting today at 11 a.m. The agenda can be found here: ow.ly/tLW650TGaXk #BOIE #HoC #CdnPoli
The Board of Internal Economy is meeting today at 11 a.m.

ALT The Board of Internal Economy is meeting today at 11 a.m.

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The Board of Internal Economy has scheduled a hybrid meeting for tomorrow, October 29. View the meeting notice: ow.ly/9RrU50TG9lO #BOIE #HoC #CdnPoli
The Board of Internal Economy has scheduled a hybrid meeting for tomorrow.

ALT The Board of Internal Economy has scheduled a hybrid meeting for tomorrow.

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1/2 Did you know the Hon. Andrée Champagne was the first woman to serve as Deputy Speaker of the House of Commons?
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2/2 Elected in 1984, she later served in Cabinet and the Senate. She was also known to Quebec audiences as Donalda in “Les Belles Histoires des pays d’en haut.” #WomensHistoryMonth
The Honourable Andrée Champagne.

ALT The Honourable Andrée Champagne.

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If you come to watch Question Period in person, you may be asked whether you would prefer to sit on the Government side or the Opposition side. Find your favourite spot with the help of this virtual tour: ow.ly/WBI45100Upj
The House of Commons Chamber, from the point of view of the doors, looking towards the Speaker’s Chair at the far end. The left is labelled “Government side” and the right is labelled “Opposition side.

ALT The House of Commons Chamber, from the point of view of the doors, looking towards the Speaker’s Chair at the far end. The left is labelled “Government side” and the right is labelled “Opposition side.

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The #HoC is hiring. •Senior Corporate Compensation and Total Rewards Analyst •Director, Talent Management and Engagement Find out more: ow.ly/xTp250Q5cfN #Ottawa #Gatineau
Join our team. House of Commons.

ALT Join our team. House of Commons.

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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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Today, the Hon. Francis Scarpaleggia, Speaker of the HoC, received his poppy from Deputy Sergeant-at-Arms Paul Mellon. Wearing a poppy is a meaningful way to pay tribute to those who gave their lives in service to our country. #CanadaRemembers
Deputy Sergeant-at-Arms Paul Mellon pins a poppy to the lapel on the robe of Speaker Francis Scarpaleggia in the House of Commons Chamber.

ALT Deputy Sergeant-at-Arms Paul Mellon pins a poppy to the lapel on the robe of Speaker Francis Scarpaleggia in the House of Commons Chamber.

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1/2 In 2004, the Standing Committee on the Status of Women (FEWO) was established by the House to study legislation, policies, programs and expenditures of departments and agencies that conduct work related to the status of women. #WomensHistoryMonth
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2/2 Explore the topics under study by FEWO and attend meetings, either in person or online: ow.ly/EUrO5100t2s
FEWO Standing Committee on the Status of Women.

ALT FEWO Standing Committee on the Status of Women.

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1/2⚓ On October 21, 1910, HMCS Niobe arrived in Halifax, marking an important milestone in the creation of the Naval Service of Canada. Today, October 21, is commemorated as Niobe Day.
HMCS Niobe.

ALT HMCS Niobe.

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2/2 The story began in the #HoC with the Naval Service Bill, which received Royal Assent on May 4, 1910. Just months later, HMCS Niobe arrived in Halifax as one of the first warships, turning Parliament’s decision into reality. #OnThisDay
The Royal Canadian Navy’s first recruiting poster.

ALT The Royal Canadian Navy’s first recruiting poster.

The first recruits of the Naval Service of Canada.

ALT The first recruits of the Naval Service of Canada.

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Do you check all the boxes? This is your chance to have a part-time job with a front-row seat to history in the making, while you complete your first year of post-secondary studies. Apply here by November 8: ow.ly/njsT50ZZh5X
House of Commons Page Program Application checklist Items on checklist: Starting first year of post-secondary in September 2027 (in the NCR) Canadian citizen or permanent resident Bilingual (English and French) Experience with client service and collaboration

ALT House of Commons Page Program Application checklist Items on checklist: Starting first year of post-secondary in September 2027 (in the NCR) Canadian citizen or permanent resident Bilingual (English and French) Experience with client service and collaboration

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