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Casting vote:
Usually, the Speaker of the House of Commons abstains from voting. However, the Speaker can be called upon to use a casting vote in the event of a tie. By convention, the Speaker votes to maintain the status quo.
#ParliamentBasics
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Dominion Carillonneur Dr. Andrea McCrady plays an arrangement of “Oblivion” by Argentine composer and bandoneon player Astor Piazzolla. Listen to the audio recording here:
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Tonight is the start of Rosh Hashanah, the day that marks the Jewish New Year. It is a time of reflection, renewal and community gatherings. Shana Tova!
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To mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the
#PeaceTower
will be illuminated in orange starting at sunset on Monday, Sept. 30.
#NDTR
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For the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the Dominion Carillonneur has adapted this piece titled “Blue Flag Iris” from a suite by composer Beverley McKiver of Lac Seul First Nation.
Listen here:
#NDTR
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The Dominion Carillonneur, Dr. Andrea McCrady, weaves together two Indigenous melodies from Nunavut and Ontario into a gentle lullaby for the Peace Tower Carillon.
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Why does the
#HoC
publish reports of MPs’ expenditures? Transparency is an essential part of the democratic process. MPs are elected officials and therefore accountable to Canadians for their use of public funds. You can always find these reports at
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#TBT
A snapshot of Canadian heritage from 1949! Standing tall behind this group is the iconic Peace Tower, a tribute to the fallen in the
#FWW
and to our desire for lasting peace.
#Canada
#ParliamentHill
#Heritage
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Look at this photo of Mackenzie Tower, a defining feature of
#WestBlock
. Did you know that it gets its name from former PM Alexander Mackenzie, who had his office in the tower?
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Yesterday, new House of Commons pages were sworn in. When they took their oaths, they officially joined in a long tradition of service, dedication, and learning.
#HoC
#Parliament
#Pages
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To mark the
#InternationalDayOfPeace
, the Dominion Carillonneur, Dr. Andrea McCrady, performs “Hymne des nations” by Charles Grelinger, written in 1913 for the inauguration of the Peace Palace in the Netherlands. Listen here:
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#OTD
in 1901, Ottawa welcomed the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York, who later became King George V and Queen Mary (great-grandparents of King Charles III). This was a momentous occasion for the capital.
#RoyalVisit
#Monarchy
#Canada
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