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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.
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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: House of Commons The interior of the House of Commons, part of the Canadian Parliament.

The House of Commons is the elected lower house of the Parliament of Canada. It is part of Canada's federal multiparty parliamentary system, which also includes the Senate and the Crown. Members of the House of Commons, known as Members of Parliament (MPs), are elected by voters and represent federal electoral districts.1234

The House of Commons is the more influential chamber, as the government of the day must maintain its support to remain in power. Only the House of Commons can introduce bills related to taxation and spending. The government's authority is derived from the people through these elected representatives.2

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  1. Canada: Country Facts
  2. the House of Commons
  3. Parliament of Canada
  4. Canada - Suffrage and elections
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