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The Library of Parliament aims to be the Parliament of Canada’s trusted source of information. En français : @BiblioParlCA

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#OTD 97 years ago, Canada’s highest court of appeal ruled that the term “persons” in the Canadian Constitution referred to both men and women. This landmark decision gave certain women the right to become senators. #PersonsDay #PersonsDay
Statue of Nellie McClung holding a bronze plaque engraved with a bilingual inscription that reads in English as: Women are Persons.

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What are the roles of internal and external audits? How do they differ and complement one another in the federal public sector? Find out and learn more in our #HillStudy: ow.ly/9fPz50ZVr6a #Auditing #PublicSector #CdnPoli
Featured research publication: Audit in the Federal Public Sector.

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#DYK: We are seeking an established poet to become the next Parliamentary Poet Laureate. Share your passion for poetry with Parliament and with Canadians. 👉 ow.ly/K8ta50ZOj3H
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Looking for clear, concise explanations on different aspects of Canada’s Parliament? Check out our “Parliament Explained” video series: ow.ly/47Op50Xh6x6
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“I’m excited by the opportunity to help trailblaze this new role and to imagine what a Parliamentary Visual Artist Laureate can be.” Paul Wong, Parliamentary Visual Artist Laureate: ow.ly/tH8h50ZUUZg
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This #CanadianLibraryMonth, discover ParlInfo, the Library of Parliament’s unique research tool. Explore information on the people, events and parliamentary business that have shaped Parliament since 1867. ow.ly/SnrC50ZVoPW
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#DYK that different rules apply to the use of English and French in Canada’s justice system? This #HillStudy examines issues related to the use of official languages in the country’s courts. ow.ly/QpbN50ZVqOc #OfficialLanguages #CdnPoli
Featured research publication: Bilingualism in Canada’s Court System: The Role of the Federal Government.

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The Library of Parliament is hiring for the positions of Research Technician and Technician, Information Service, to provide impartial, bilingual reference and information services. Learn more and apply by October 12: ow.ly/vjRo50ZVofm
Join the Library of Parliament! Apply for the Research Technician and Technician, Information Service positions by October 12, 2026.

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Make the most of the long weekend by taking free guided tours of Parliament. Learn about our democratic traditions and gain insight into parliamentary functions. Book your tickets today: ow.ly/LCZ750ZTWBx
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In fall 2025, trade uncertainty led to the “Buy Canadian” Procurement Policy Framework. Our #HillNote provides an overview of the framework and domestic preferences in procurement: ow.ly/Aeva50ZTWsp
Featured research publication: Buy Canadian: How Federal Procurement is Changing

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For this #CanadianLibraryMonth, which has the theme Loud for Libraries, we give a LOUD shout-out to early Library staff who compiled the Scrapbook Debates from 1867 to 1871 – preserving Parliament’s earliest proceedings. ow.ly/s6xW50ZTWk6
The Parliament of Canada’s Scrapbook Debates collection.

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Are you an established poet looking to inspire Canadians through poetry? Apply to become the next Parliamentary Poet Laureate. Applications close November 10. 👉 ow.ly/okqO50ZOiw6
Call for applications 12th Parliamentary Poet Laureate

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The Library of Parliament is hiring a Statistical Officer to provide non-partisan data analysis and visualization in support of Parliament. Learn more and apply by October 12: ow.ly/Aq3z50ZVo02
The Library of Parliament is hiring! Apply for the Statistical Officer position by October 12, 2026.

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Paul Wong has been named the first Parliamentary Visual Artist Laureate! He is an award-winning multimedia artist whose career spans over 50 years. #SenCA #HoC Learn more: ow.ly/tH8h50ZUUZg
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On this #WorldTeachersDay, we celebrate educators across Canada and around the world. 📚 Discover how you can bring learning to life through our one-of-a-kind virtual reality program: ow.ly/h3Kl50X2sai
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Octobre est le #MoisDesBibliothèquesAuCanada! 📖 Cette année, la Bibliothèque du Parlement célèbre le 150e anniversaire de son édifice, tout en rendant hommage aux générations de membres du personnel qui ont contribué à cette grande institution. ow.ly/uW0Z50ZQb9m
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October is #CanadianLibraryMonth! 📖 This year, the Library of Parliament is celebrating the 150th anniversary of its iconic building, while honouring the generations of Library employees who have contributed to this enduring institution. ow.ly/gURq50ZQb8E
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For #WomensHistoryMonth, we’re revisiting this #HillNote on the international framework for gender equality. How have international commitments shaped progress on gender equality in Canada? 🔗 ow.ly/46q950ZQaOU
Featured research publication: The International Framework for Gender Equality

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Today marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. “Giniigaaniimenaaning” (Looking Ahead) is a stained-glass window in Centre Block that was created by Christi Belcourt. It honours survivors of residential schools and their families.
Stained glass window in Centre Block called Giniigaaniimenaaning or, in English, Looking Ahead.

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#DYK: We are seeking an established poet to become the next Parliamentary Poet Laureate. Share your passion for poetry with Parliament and with Canadians. 👉 ow.ly/K8ta50ZOj3H
Call for applications 12th Parliamentary Poet Laureate

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