• (2004/09/24)
Why is the Senate called the Red Chamber? Find out the answer in “FAQs on the Senate of Canada,” a youth brochure aimed at school kids between the ages of 9 and 14.

• (2004/09/22)
Are you Canadian, bilingual and a university student? If yes, apply to join our team of Parliamentary Guides.

• (2004/09/22)
House of Commons Committees websites have a new look and feel! We invite you to visit the redesigned sites for enhanced information about committee members, meetings, witnesses and much more.

• (2004/09/17)
Our new Provincial and Territorial Legislatures web page links directly to each of the provinces and territories web site.

• (2004/07/27)
Report of the Interim Ad Hoc Committee on the Apppointment of Supreme Court Judges - August 27, 2004.

• (2004/07/20)
The 38th Parliament will meet on Monday, October 4, 2004, at 11:00 a.m. The first item of business will be the election of the Speaker of the House of Commons. Her Excellency the Governor General will open the First Session of the 38th Parliament on October 5, 2004, with a Speech from the Throne.

For information on the Speakership and the Opening of Parliament please consult Fact Sheets on Procedure or the Précis of Procedure.

• (2004/07/22)
An updated and expanded set of fact sheets on various aspects of House of Commons procedure is now available on the parliamentary website.

• (2004/05/14)
Federal Election Trivia Redesigned!
Elections are anything but trivial. Check out some interesting facts about Canadian federal elections.
For example:

• What is the most popular season in which to hold a federal general election in Canada?
• Which Prime Minister won the most consecutive elections with a governmental majority?
• Who was the youngest sitting Member of Parliament?
• How many women candidates ran in the last general election and how many were elected?

• (2004/04/20)
Canada's Prime Ministers bring a variety of life experiences to the job. This unique redesigned collection highlights the political and electoral histories of our Prime Ministers and includes biographical details.

Documents such as the Debates, Journals, Committee evidence and reports, which are updated on a regular basis, are not highlighted here.