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  Celebrating our Right to Vote
'The Vote' panel carved in the Chamber © House of Commons
The British North America Act Series is a set of 12 high relief sculptures carved from Indiana limestone. The sculptures are located prominently on the east and west walls of the House of Commons Chamber and were installed between 1978 and 1985. They illustrate, in symbolic and narrative form, 12 themes associated with the federal and provincial roles and responsibilities outlined in the Constitution. In "the Vote" panel, the centermost relief, a simple "X" represents the most common symbol made by voters when marking their election ballots and selecting Members to represent them in Parliament. Faces nearby symbolize Canadian men and women from a number of different races-the living embodiment of Canadians' right to vote.
'The Vote' panel carved in the Chamber © House of Commons
  Introduction
A Living History
A Seat of Authority
A Historic Collection
Celebrating our Right to Vote
Testament to Canada's International Role Democracy on the Air
Emblem of Office
         
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