LibGuides: Canadian Government Information: House of Commons and Senate

House of Commons Business

Parliament of Canada
Chamber business including publications of House of Commons and Senate, Bills before both Houses, lists of senators and MPs

White Papers
Full text online from 2002 to present. White papers outline the Government's policies about an issue and are meant to invite public discussion.
Journals of the House of Commons
The Journals are the formal record of proceedings in the House of Commons
Previous Journals of the House of Commons
Debates
Full text from 1867 to present. Also known as Hansard, the Debates record what is said in the House of Commons.
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Parliament of Canada
Chamber business including publications of House of Commons and Senate, Bills before both Houses, lists of senators and MPs

Journals of the Senate
Journals are the formal record of proceedings in the Senate
Previous Journals of the Senate
Debates
Full text from 1867. Also known as Hansard, the Debates record what is said in the Senate.
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House of Commons Committees
Schedule of committees and subcommittees showing the Bills or reports discussed.

Through Committees, MPs and Senators study policy and legislation in detail. Committee hearings are normally open to the public.

Senate Committees
Schedule of past meetings showing the Bills and reports discussed.
All about Committees
All you wanted to know about Parliamentary committees.

Bills before Parliament
Shows detailed progress of Bills through both Houses of Parliament using LEGISinfo
Canada Gazette
Available online from 1998. Parts I-III include official notices, acts, and regulations. Available from 1841 to 1997 at Library and Archives Canada.