Always mindful of anticipating and meeting the needs of the House of Commons and its Members, the House Administration provided its usual vast range of services to Members during the 2024‑2025 period, while simultaneously preparing for the eventual dissolution of the 44th Parliament and the opening of the 45th. For our organization, “adaptation” was the operative word that guided our decisions and actions this year.

To ensure a seamless continuity of services provided to Members during and beyond the election period, we decided to extend our Strategic Plan by one year. A recommendation to that effect was made to the Board of Internal Economy and was approved. This allowed us to commence a strategic internal assessment of our operations, align our mission with the current financial context, prioritize key areas and maintain our strong reputation for service excellence.

Several initiatives were pursued resulting in an improved environment for Members, their staff, House Administration employees, as well as guests and visitors. These initiatives included improving accessibility across the parliamentary precinct and in our services; upgrading workplace health and safety programs and policies; and strengthening security on Parliament Hill and beyond.

Our success in the face of these recent months’ exciting opportunities, and our strong position for the future, testify to the exceptional talent of our diverse staff of professionals, who can respond to any situation and seize opportunities to innovate. We are “One House, One Team,” and we are proud to share with you how we support Canadian parliamentary democracy.

Eric Janse