Parliamentary Business
Wednesday, July 16, 2008 (39th Parliament, 2nd Session)Members of Parliament participate in House of Commons sittings, committee meetings and diplomatic events.
Business Calendar
Select a date to view past or scheduled Parliamentary Business. This calendar goes as far back as December 3, 2015. Previous business can be consulted by selecting relevant links on this page.
- House Sitting Days
- House Publications
- Committee Meetings
- Parliamentary Diplomacy Events
First Session of the 45th Parliament
The first session of the 45th Parliament is scheduled to open on Monday, May 26 , 2025, at 8:00 a.m. ET.
Information about the election of the Speaker and the opening of a Parliament
For more information, please consult the sections entitled “Election of the Speaker of the House” and “Opening of a Parliament or Session” in Our Procedure.
In the House
In the House
In the House, Members come together to make laws, hold the government to account and decide on the affairs of the country.
- House Publications All editions of the Debates, Journals, and Order Paper and Notice Paper.
- Status of House Business Cumulative information on the status of business before the House, updated after each sitting.
- Votes Listing of all recorded divisions, showing the names of those voting for and against a proposal.
- Bills (LEGISinfo) Research tool for finding information on legislation before Parliament.
Committees
Committees
In committees, Members undertake studies on departmental spending, legislation and issues related to their mandate, after which they report their conclusions to the House.
Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics (ETHI)
Parliamentary Diplomacy
Parliamentary Diplomacy
Members further Canada's interests at international conferences and meetings and promote democracy, economic and social ties with other nations.