Parliamentary Business

Thursday, April 16, 2026 (45th Parliament, 1st Session)

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

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.

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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.

Daily publications are not yet available for (Thursday, April 16, 2026)

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 (Thursday, April 16, 2026)

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 (Thursday, April 16, 2026)

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.

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