Parliament of Canada Timeline of Events

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The Parliament of Canada is the federal legislative branch of Canada, seated at Parliament Hill in the national capital, Ottawa. Formally, the body consists of the Canadian monarch—represented by her governor general—the Senate, and the House of Commons, each element having its own officers and organization...

Timeline of Events

1916

2.3.1916

Parliament buildings in Ottawa, Canada burn down.

1957

10.14.1957

Queen Elizabeth II becomes the first Canadian Monarch to open up an annual session of the Canadian Parliament, presenting her Speech from the Throne in Ottawa, Canada.

1965

1.28.1965

The current design of the Flag of Canada is chosen by an act of Parliament.