Canadian House of Commons
The House of Commons (French: Chambre des communes) is a component of the Parliament of Canada, which also includes the Sovereign (represented by the Governor General) and the Senate. The House of Commons is a democratically elected body, consisting of 308 members, who are known as Members of Parliament. Members are elected for limited terms, holding office until Parliament is dissolved (a maximum of five years). Each member is elected by, and represents, an electoral district, which is colloquially known as a riding.
Current composition
- See also: List of MPs, Party Standings
~ Table of Content ~
| ► | Introduction |
| ► | History |
| ► | Members and elections |
| ► | Qualifications |
| ► | Officers |
| ► | Procedure |
| ► | Committees |
| ► | Legislative functions |
| ► | Relationship with the Government |
| ► | Current composition |
| ► | See also |
| ► | References |
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