Senate Educational Videos

The Senate of Canada is committed to being an open and accessible parliamentary institution. We are pleased to offer our educational videos in both standard video format and in video format for hearing-impaired persons in American Sign Language (ASL).

These nine videos provide an overview of the Senate, its role and its structure. They also briefly explain the work of senators in Canada’s Upper Chamber, in committees and around the country. Each video is accompanied by a teacher’s lesson guide (high school level).

Senate Educational Video Clear Video If the video does not play, click here to download it. To save the file, right click and select "Save target as". Comments on our educational videos are always welcome and may be sent to sencom@sen.parl.gc.ca     1 - History of the Senate of Canada (2:04 min.) Standard version ASL version Additional Information for Teachers 2 - The Parliamentary System (3:16 min.) Standard version ASL version Additional Information for Teachers 3 - Who Serves (2:54 min.) Standard version ASL version Additional Information for Teachers 4 - On the Job (0:48 min.) Standard version ASL version Additional Information for Teachers 5 - The Senate Chamber (1:42 min.) Standard version ASL version Additional Information for Teachers 6 - Roles in the Senate (3:14 min.) Standard version ASL version Additional Information for Teachers 7 - The Legislative Process (1:24 min.) Standard version ASL) version Additional Information for Teachers 8 - Senate Committees (2:24 min.) Standard version ASL version Additional Information for Teachers 9 - Tradition and Ceremony (3:59 min.) Standard version ASL version Additional Information for Teachers