Parliamentary Business

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 (45th Parliament, 1st Session)

Members of Parliament participate in House of Commons sittings, committee meetings and diplomatic events.

Business Calendar

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Wednesday, May 28, 2025
28 5 2025

First Session of the 45th Parliament

On Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at 10:15 a.m. ET, His Majesty King Charles III will open the first session of the 45th Parliament with a Speech from the Throne in the Senate chamber.

Information about the Speech from the Throne and the opening of a Parliament

For more information, please consult the sections entitled “Speech from the Throne and Subsequent Proceedings in the House” and “Opening of a Parliament or Session” in Our Procedure.

In the House

In the House, Members come together to make laws, hold the government to account and decide on the affairs of the country.

The House is currently sitting.

Agenda for Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Subject to change without notice.
2:00 p.m.
Statements by Members
A daily 15-minute period when Members may make brief statements on matters of national, regional or local importance.
2:15 p.m.
Oral Questions
A daily 45-minute period in the House during which oral questions are addressed to Ministers, and occasionally to committee chairs or members of the Board of Internal Economy.
3:00 p.m.
Routine Proceedings
Business of a basic nature for which a daily period is set aside in the House.
Orders of the Day
Address in Reply to the Speech from the Throne
Delivered at the opening of a session of Parliament, the Speech from the Throne outlines the government's plans for the session.
6:30 p.m.
Adjournment of the House

Committees

In committees, Members undertake studies on departmental spending, legislation and issues related to their mandate, after which they report their conclusions to the House.

Committees

A new parliament has now started. However, committees may not take up the responsibilities assigned to them until their members have been named and a chair is duly elected.

Standing Order 104(1) provides that the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs shall prepare and report to the House the lists of Members to compose the standing committees and standing joint committees. Once the report has been approved by the House, a meeting of each standing and standing joint committee is convened within ten sitting days by the Clerk of the House, for the purpose of electing a Chair.

Meetings (Wednesday, May 28, 2025)

There are no meetings planned for that date.

Parliamentary Diplomacy

Members further Canada's interests at international conferences and meetings and promote democracy, economic and social ties with other nations.

Events (Wednesday, May 28, 2025)

Business Calendar

Select a date to view past or scheduled Parliamentary Business. This calendar goes as far back as December 3, 2015. Previous business can be consulted by selecting relevant links on this page.

Wednesday, May 28, 2025
28 5 2025