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@OurCommons

Official account for news & information about the House of Commons and its Administration. Notices: https://xitter.cf/t.co/8QroabO1tB FR : @NosCommunes

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We remember the Canadians who served in times of war, conflict and peace, and those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Their names remain. Their stories endure. #RemembranceDay #CanadaRemembers #LestWeForget
National War Memorial illuminated at night.

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The Dominion Carillonneur Andrea McCrady offers “The Last Post,” a traditional bugle call that remembers and honours the fallen, played on the Peace Tower Carillon.
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The #HoC is hiring. •Full-Stack Developer (Digital Product Developer) •Intermediate Full-Stack Developer (Intermediate Digital Product Developer) Find out more: ow.ly/x4tu5104X7z #Ottawa #Gatineau
Join our team. House of Commons.

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Today is #IndigenousVeteransDay. First Nations, Inuit and Métis people have a long, proud history of military service, serving in conflicts across generations. Today, we honour their service, sacrifice and lasting contributions. #CanadaRemembers #LestWeForget
Group photo of Indigenous soldiers in the Canadian Expeditionary Force.

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On this day in 1867, the HoC assembled in Ottawa for the first time. 🎨 “Meeting of first parliament under Confederation, Ottawa, 1867” by Charles Walter Simpson, 1927: 181 members gathered for the opening of the 1st Parliament.
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2/2 ✅ What comes next?
What comes next? If approved, the plans laid out in the budget shape the government’s mandate, and may become the policies and programs that affect the lives of all Canadians.

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1/2 It’s budget day. What does that mean?
It’s budget day. What does that mean?

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The budget is the government’s statement of its fiscal and economic policies.

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MPs debate the government’s overall budget policy and any amendments, for up to four sitting days. The debate ends with a vote on the main budget motion.

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Why does that matter? The vote is traditionally considered a matter of confidence. If the motion is defeated, the government is considered to have lost the confidence of the House.

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Each page carries names. Each name tells a story. The Books of Remembrance contain the names of more than 118,000 Canadians who died in military service. #CanadaRemembers #LestWeForget
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Today, we recognize Hindu Heritage Month in Canada. It’s a time to recognize the rich heritage, history and traditions of Hindu communities across the country, and their many contributions to Canadian society.
Hindu Heritage Month in Canada.

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The legal fees reimbursed under the Legal Fees Policy of the Board of Internal Economy for the second quarter of 2026–2027 have been published: ow.ly/dhyC50Dm2oM
Publication of reimbursed legal fees for Q2 2026–2027.

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