Attending Debates

On the days when the Senate and/or the House of Commons are sitting, visitors may attend the debates. Please refer to Chamber Business on the main page for the projected order of business on sitting days.

• Seating in the galleries is limited and is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
• All persons going into the galleries must go through a security scanning station.
• For information on how to gain admission to the debates in either chamber, please refer to Public Galleries.
• For information on what to expect when you arrive on the Hill, please refer to Planning a Visit?

Unable to make it to the Hill to attend the debates?

You can now watch proceedings in the Senate and House of Commons using the Parliament of Canada’s Webcast.

 

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Schedules

The Senate and House of Commons sitting schedules vary.

Consult the Senate calendar and House of Commons calendar to determine the scheduled sitting days for both Chambers.