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.

References

• Department of Justice. (2004). Constitution Acts, 1867 to 1982.
• Dawson, W. F. (1962). Procedure in the Canadian House of Commons, University of Toronto Press, Toronto, 1962.
• Forsley, Eugene. (2003). "How Canadians Govern Themselves."
• House of Commons Table Research Branch. (2005). Précis of Procedure.
• The Parliament of Canada. Official Website.

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