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Have you experienced the Changing of the Guard ceremony? 💂‍♀️ Each day the Ceremonial Guard marches along Laurier, Elgin and Wellington streets, arriving at Parliament Hill to perform the ceremony at 10:00 a.m. It’s an event not to be missed! 🎺 🥁

This summer, the Mace of the House of Commons is on display! Sign up for a free guided tour of West Block, which now includes this historic artifact of Parliament. visit.parl.ca/sites/Visit/de…

2/2 Mr. Siddon represented several B.C. ridings from 1978 to 1993, most recently Richmond. He held many Cabinet roles during his tenure as a Member of Parliament.

1/2 The flag on the Peace Tower is at half-mast today to mark the funeral of the Honourable Thomas Edward Siddon, P.C., who passed away on June 28, 2026.

The Summer Pavilion behind the Parliament buildings is a replica of a gazebo originally built in 1877 but demolished in 1956. In 1995, the current one was built as a tribute to Canadian police and peace officers killed in the line of duty.

The correct answer is 343! Learn all sorts of interesting facts about Canadian democracy by taking a tour of West Block, the home of the interim House of Commons. Register today for a free tour: ow.ly/cQBv50ZlfU9

It’s time for #ParliamentTrivia! How many seats are there in the House of Commons?

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Better tools for a better Parliament. The Report to Canadians 2026 highlights recent achievements: 🚀 The #HoC #AI strategy 💻 Digital platform for written questions 🛡️ Reinforced security measures Available here: ourcommons.ca/rtc

The bells are ringing for Canada! Listen to the bold, dynamic sound of Canada Chimes by Paul Poirier McIntyre. Performance by Dominion Carillonneur Andrea McCrady: ow.ly/KXQL50Zae02

Happy Canada Day 🍁 Today, we mark the confederation of the first Canadian provinces. Let’s celebrate the people, places and moments that give Canada its unique character. 🇨🇦

2/2 🐴11 a.m. to 3 p.m.: Meet the riders and horses of the RCMP Musical Ride ✈️4 p.m.: The Snowbirds aerial show

1/2 On #CanadaDay, experience the Snowbirds and more on #ParliamentHill: 💂10 a.m.: The Changing of the Guard 🥁11 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.: The Royal Canadian Air Force Pipes and Drums

Come behind the scenes, where the cabinetmakers of the House of Commons have been creating a special display for a unique artifact, which will be exhibited to the public during tours of West Block this summer. Can you spot a replica of the artifact in the video?

Composed by Philip E. Layton, The Dominion March unites Canadians from coast to coast to coast as Canada Day approaches. Here’s the audio of Andrea McCrady’s carillon arrangement: ow.ly/Qsjw50ZacnB

This photo offers a glimpse of life on Parliament Hill in the early 20th century. What differences do you notice? #ThenAndNow

What happens behind the scenes at the House of Commons? The Report to Canadians 2026 is online! ✅ Highlights of MPs’ work ✅ Key moments of life on the Hill ✅ Administrative updates Available here: ourcommons.ca/rtc

2/2 For centuries, Nuu-chah-nulth people depended on the whale hunt, and many traditional stories tell of serpents dropped from the sky by the supernatural Thunderbird to stun the whales before attack.

1/2 In the early 1970s, the Nuu-chah-nulth artist, printmaker and wood carver ḥ aa’yuups, also known as Ron Hamilton, created Serpent and orca, a print now part of the House of Commons Heritage Collection. #IndigenousHistoryMonth

On Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day, francophones across Canada proudly celebrate their language and traditions! ⚜️ Abonnez-vous à notre compte français @noscommunes