Library of Parliament

The Library of Parliament aims to be the Parliament of Canada’s trusted source of information. En français : @BiblioParlCA

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The Library of Parliament is a knowledge centre for Parliament.

Learn. Visit. Connect.

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#DYK that West Block is made of Nepean sandstone, topped by a copper roof and trimmed with gothic detailing?

Book your free guided tour today: https://t.co/ztOyIrWX1D

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Today marks the start of #PrideMonth! 🏳️‍🌈

This is a time to celebrate 2SLGBTQI+ communities, showcase their resilience, and recognize their incredible cultural impact.

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Join us at our Interim Main Library at 125 Sparks Street next week!

Visit Saturday, June 6, and Sunday, June 7, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., as part of #DoorsOpenOttawa and get a behind-the-scenes look.

See you there!
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#DYK the Queen Victoria statue was once gilded in certain parts? 👑

This was discovered during the restoration done inside the Library in the early 2000s. #LibraryParl150

🔗 https://t.co/duMX2xhvN0

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Canada’s vast territory is home to a large number of cities, yet half of the Canadian population is concentrated in only 1.1% of them.

Learn more through our #HillStudy: https://t.co/GvavBmL3zX

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#DYK that the Summer House behind Centre Block was originally a wooden gazebo built in 1877 for the Speaker of the House of Commons?

It served as a cool retreat for parliamentarians during the hot summer months. ☀️

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The Library of Parliament building is 150! To celebrate, Library employees were invited to explore inside the Library.

The shared stories and memories honoured a united passion for preserving knowledge and supporting Parliament. #LibraryParl150

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In 1979, Eleanor Milne, the Dominion Sculptor, designed these modern motion-activated doors that we now use when entering the Library.

Learn more: https://t.co/7ifr93uitd

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#DYK that Question Period is the parliamentary proceeding that attracts the most attention?

Consult our #HillStudy to learn about the rules, conventions and practices surrounding it: https://t.co/wdaDXi0157

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#DYK that the Queen Victoria statue in the Main Library is so heavy that its supporting pillar goes down to bedrock? #LibraryParl150

Learn more: https://t.co/J6bqHt54kx

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Today is Victoria Day.

Queen Victoria’s iconic marble statue remains a symbol of her significance and the centerpiece of the Main Library since its completion in 1876. #LibraryParl150

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#OTD in 1984, the Right Honourable Jeanne Sauvé became Canada’s first female Governor General.

Learn more about her years of service: https://t.co/EEpRIGFyDN

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Are you planning a visit to the Canadian Tulip Festival this month? Pair it with a FREE guided tour of Parliament and learn about Canada’s history.🌷

Book your tickets today: https://t.co/uQUEqaGhuX

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Our #HillStudy discusses the mandate of #VIARail, analyzes its performance, and describes the high-speed rail project between Toronto and the city of Québec.

🔗 https://t.co/cuURYpMFoK #HighSpeedRail #Transportation

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As the Library building was undergoing restoration in the 1950s, the institution was evolving.

Subject matter experts hired to support a growing government formed, by the 1960s, a formal research service. #LibraryParl150 https://t.co/OjfomOmAD4

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May is #AsianHeritageMonth.

Let’s celebrate trailblazers like Vivienne Poy, the first Canadian of Chinese descent appointed to the Senate. Her leadership continues to inspire future generations.

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The deadline to apply for the 27th Teachers Institute on Canadian Parliamentary Democracy has been extended to 10 May!

Learn how Canada’s Parliament works and exchange ideas with your peers: https://t.co/AJZStHvJ1s

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This uniform showcases early 20th-century ceremonial style.

Worn by Joseph de la Broquerie Taché, it features a wool and silk tunic, a feathered bonnet and a sword. 🪶

Learn more: https://t.co/2GCseNUWnk

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The appropriate sentence for a crime is a hotly contested topic.

Our #HillStudy discusses the objectives of sentencing in Canadian law, the different types of sentences available and more.

🔗 https://t.co/hMsfgvCN6J

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After the fire of 1952, thousands of wood carvings inside the Library were dismantled and restored in Montréal. #LibraryParl150

Explore the stories behind the carvings: https://t.co/ny35x0swUp