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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.

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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.

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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.

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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:
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It’s time for #ParliamentTrivia!

How many seats are there in the House of Commons?

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The #HoC is hiring.

• Enterprise Architect - Communications Distribution Designer.

Find out more:
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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: https://t.co/8IiGclrExK

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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: https://t.co/5FgDvSNckm

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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. 🇨🇦

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

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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

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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?

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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: https://t.co/QexJAUP9zC

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

#ThenAndNow

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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: https://t.co/8IiGclrExK

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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.

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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

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On Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day, francophones across Canada proudly celebrate their language and traditions! ⚜️

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Today the flag on the Peace Tower is at half-mast for the National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism.

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In this photo taken prior to 1900, the Parliament Building is shown from the west side. Today, this is where you will find the statue of Queen Victoria. #ThenAndNow