Conclusion
Members of Parliament uphold and draw strength from the
values Canadians cherish. They voice those values when
they engage in earnest debates in the Chamber, seek
understanding in the committee rooms, listen to the
concerns of individual constituents and communicate
with representatives of other countries.
The 1,300 local workers who began construction of the
Parliament Buildings 150 years ago started a tradition of
public engagement with the Parliamentary Precinct. The
thousands of Canadians who visit each year experience not
only the beauty of the setting but also a unique sense of
place that brings us together and connects us to our
country's government. Members and staff find the
atmosphere inspiring, as they perform their varied work
on our behalf. Likewise, the tradition of the House of
Commons provides stability and support for the
often-challenging role Members play.
These foundations-both built and inherited-form a steady
base from which to move forward, to make the changes
necessary to take our country into a future that holds
many new and exciting challenges.
The House Administration, while making sure the people
and infrastructure are in place to sustain Members in
their ongoing work, always bears in mind that the role of
Members and the institution are perpetually evolving. The
House Administration continues to find innovative new
tools and ways of working, to prepare for the future and
to shape the talent required for high standards of public
sector governance.
Members and staff at the House of Commons are proud to
work for all Canadians in an institution rooted in the
long-standing traditions that the Parliamentary Precinct
provides. They are very much aware that those components
of the past provide the base on which to shape the
future.
View of Parliament Hill
Photo: © House of Commons/Bernard Thibodeau
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