People in Parliament

Parliament is composed of the Governor General, the Senate and the House of Commons. Discover the work of Canada’s parliamentarians, as well as the people who support them in important political and non-political roles.

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Key Roles in the House of Commons

In the House of Commons Chamber, members of Parliament and other parliamentary officials do their part to support the democratic process and ensure that each...

Key Roles in the Senate

In the Senate Chamber, senators and other parliamentary officials do their part to support the Senate’s work. Symbols and objects in the chamber at the Senate...

Members of Parliament

Canada’s 338 members of Parliament (MPs) are elected to represent different geographic areas across the country, called constituencies or ridings. MPs voice...

Monarch and Governor General

Canada is a constitutional monarchy. The Monarch (the King or Queen) is the Head of State, whose powers are defined by the Constitution and constitutional...

Senators

Canada’s senators are appointed by the Governor General on the advice of the Prime Minister. They represent Canada’s provinces and territories in Parliament...

Speaker of the House of Commons

The Speaker of the House of Commons interprets and applies the rules and traditions of the House and ensures the orderly conduct of its business. The Speaker...

Speaker of the Senate

The Speaker of the Senate interprets and applies the rules and traditions of the Senate, presides over the daily chamber proceedings, and takes care of diplomatic...