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Library of Parliament
@LibraryParlCA
The Library of Parliament aims to be the Parliament of Canada’s trusted source of information. En français : @BiblioParlCA
Ottawa, Canada Katılım Aralık 2009
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#DYK The Library's design was chosen through an international competition? Toronto architects Thomas Fuller and Chilion Jones won with a Gothic Revival style, breaking with the classical Greek and Roman styles of most buildings before the 1860s. #LibraryParl150

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It’s St. Patrick’s Day! ☘️
Check out these green marbled papers made by our preservation laboratory and learn more about the process: ow.ly/VgeI50YoLVb



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The Systems Librarian is responsible for leading the Integrated Library System by providing recommendations to management and executing long term systems projects and initiatives.
Apply today 👉 ow.ly/NtW350YslzF

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Did you know that our FREE multimedia show allows you to experience Centre Block?
Book your ticket today 🎟️: ow.ly/X61K50YoLG7


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As we celebrate #LibraryParl150, the Parliamentary Poet Laureate, Chimwemwe Undi, has written a poem that honours the building and the ideas and voices it embodies. Her words reflect memory, resilience and renewal.
Read the full poem: ow.ly/JPjt50YpNF1


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(2/2) From the beginning, the building represented foresight: it was carefully designed to protect Parliament’s documentary heritage and endure the test of time. #LibraryParl150
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Happy #InternationalWomensDay!
Consult our growing series of publications on #GenderEquality here: ow.ly/Ezfv50Yj14k #WomensDay

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Consult our #HillStudy to learn about Parliament’s powers to provide oversight of federal regulations. #Parliament
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Looking for something to do during March break?
Plan a FREE visit to Parliament today: ow.ly/27Bp50Yj0Yl



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#DYK that since coming into force on March 1, 1999, the #OttawaTreaty has helped reduce the use and production of anti‑personnel mines, supported widespread land clearance, and helped to decrease the number of casualties?
Learn more: ow.ly/zxMp50Yj0QP

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(1/2) Though its doors have been closed for Centre Block’s rehabilitation, the story of the Library of Parliament building lives on. #LibraryParl150
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#DYK what our research publications looked like in the late 1980s?
Stay up to date with our recent publications: ow.ly/ytcm50Yj0Kk

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🗳️Can you vote in the official language of your choice during Canadian federal elections? The answer depends on which government agency you ask.
Learn more by reading our #HillNote: ow.ly/eaMu50Yj0cO #VotingRights #CdnPoli

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Happy #WomensHistoryMonth!
In 1921, Agnes Macphail became the first woman elected to the House of Commons. Soon after, Cairine Wilson became the first woman appointed as a senator.

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150 years ago today, the Library of Parliament building first opened its doors.
Steadfast through fire and transformation, it stands as a powerful symbol of Canadian parliamentary democracy.
Today, we celebrate its legacy. #LibraryParl150
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The United Nations “special procedures” constitute an international system for monitoring human rights.
Read our #HillNote for more information: ow.ly/au9X50YiZSR

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As the Library marks 150 years, this milestone emphasizes its critical role at the heart of Canada’s Parliament. As the only structure to withstand the 1916 fire, the Library is a symbol of resilience and continuity.
Read our #HillNote: ow.ly/42Kp50Ymskr #LibraryParl150

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(2/2) The last remaining part of the original Centre Block and a symbol of resilience, the Library continues to inspire—150 years strong. #LibraryParl150
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(1/2) Yesterday, parliamentarians marked 150 years of the Library of Parliament Building at an event hosted by the Honourable Raymonde Gagné @SenGagne and the Honourable Francis Scarpaleggia @HoCSpeaker. Parliamentary Poet Laureate read a poem she wrote for the occasion.

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