Federal Elections Canada

This animation and quiz go through the legislative process for passing a parliamentary bill.

Scroll along the timeline to find key dates related to Canadian elections and Prime Ministers.

Enter in your postal code and province and you will see who your Member of Parliament is, which senators come from your province and learn more information about the provincial representation in regard to others in Canada.

Enter your postal code in the box to find your MP. Access his/her address in Ottawa and the constituency and see where he/she sits in Parliament.

The glossary is intended for students interested in terms used to describe the operation of the House of Commons.

Canada's system of government began as an off-shoot of Great Britain's Westminster System, but over the years, has evolved into something uniquely Canadian. Learn the history of Canada's Parliament.

Information about the role of the House of Commons in creating legislation

An explanation of how Parliament works in Canada. This site also includes teacher resources

LEGISinfo is an essential research tool for finding information on legislation before Parliament. This tool provides electronic access to a wide range of information about each bill debated in Parliament.

Information about the function of the Canadian Senate in creating legislation

This interactive gives users a chance to experience a typical "day in the life" of a parliamentarian and understand the decisions Senators and Members of Parliament (MPs) must make when scheduling their many duties and activities.