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1. learn.parl.ca › the-role-of-the-house-of-commonsThe Role of the House of Commons - Parliament of Canada

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   The House of Commons is an important part of the legislative (law-making) branch of Canada’s government. It brings together elected representatives from across Canada to debate issues and make decisions.

2. nationalpost.com › news › politicsA scene-by-scene look at what happened when chaos erupted in ...

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   May 19, 2016 · Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s reputation as a kind and gentle leader — often photographed hugging presidents and Canadian citizens alike — took a serious hit following a confrontation in the...

3. www.cbc.ca › news › politicsWhy has Parliament's work been paralyzed for more than a week?

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   Oct 9, 2024 · The House of Commons has been at a standstill for more than a week as a dispute over releasing documents related to the government's failed green technology fund continues to...

4. www.ourcommons.caWelcome to the House of Commons

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   Compilation of recorded votes, where the names of those voting for and against a motion are registered. Petitions are an easy way to participate in Canada's democracy. Committees are small groups of parliamentarians created to perform key tasks, such as presenting reports to the House.

5. www.ourcommons.ca › procedure › procedure-andChapter 12 The Process of Debate - House of Commons of Canada

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   As a general rule, every question that is debatable is amendable. Exceptions include motions to adjourn the House for the purpose of an emergency debate, to refer a government bill to a committee before second reading, and “That this question be now put” (the “previous question”).

6. www.ourcommons.ca › procedure › our-procedureLegislative Process - Our Procedure - House of Commons of Canada

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   A bill can become law only once the same text has been approved by both Houses of Parliament and has received royal assent. Most public bills are first introduced in the House of Commons. However, bills may also be introduced in the Senate first, before being studied by the House of Commons.

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   Why is the House of Commons important?

   • The House of Commons is an important part of the legislative (law-making) branch of Canada’s government. It brings together elected representatives from across Canada to debate issues and make decisions. Canada’s parliamentary system is bicameral, meaning it has two chambers: the Senate and the House of Commons.

   The Role of the House of Commons - Parliament of Canada

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   Why is the House of Commons at a standstill?

   • (Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press) The House of Commons has been at a standstill for more than a week as a dispute over releasing documents related to the government's failed green technology fund continues to gum up the works.

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   Why is the House of Commons Green?

   • The House of Commons has green features, such as the carpet and the chairs, because of its British parliamentary roots. The United Kingdom’s House of Commons has been decorated in green for over 350 years. The Bar of the House is the brass railing inside the entrance to the House of Commons.

   Key Roles in the House of Commons - Parliament of Canada

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   What is a Hansard in the House of Commons?

   • Proceedings and verification officers create an official record of the discussions and decisions made in the chamber. This record, commonly known as Hansard, is published in English and French after each sitting day. Pages are first-year university students from across Canada who work for the House of Commons.

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   Why does the House of Commons have a bar?

   • The United Kingdom’s House of Commons has been decorated in green for over 350 years. The Bar of the House is the brass railing inside the entrance to the House of Commons. The Bar guards the chamber from unwanted representatives of the Monarch. This tradition dates back to 17th-century Britain.

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   Will the Conservatives hold up the Commons?

   • In an interview with CBC News last week, Scheer said the Conservatives will hold up the Commons until the government agrees to hand over all of its unredacted SDTC-related documents to the Commons clerk so he can then provide them to the police.

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8. learn.parl.ca › key-roles-in-the-house-of-commonsKey Roles in the House of Commons - Parliament of Canada

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   Key Roles in the House of Commons. In the House of Commons Chamber, members of Parliament and other parliamentary officials do their part to support the democratic process and ensure that each sitting day runs smoothly. Symbols and objects in the chamber represent Canada’s ties to British parliamentary traditions.