Parliament of Canada: Quick Facts

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The House of Commons chamber in the Parliament Building, Ottawa, Canada, with rows of green seats, ornate woodwork, arched ceilings, and a Canadian flag near the speaker's chair.

Parliament of Canada: Senate chamber

Parliament of Canada: Library of Parliament

Learn about the roles of three components of the Canadian Parliament—the monarch, the Senate, and the House of Commons—in English or French

Know about the structure and functions of the Canadian House of Commons

Know about the history, structure, and functions of the Senate of Canada

Look into the architectural history of the Parliament Buildings in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Visit the Library of Parliament in Ontario, Canada built in the Gothic revival architectural style, and know about its history, and collections

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