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Letter from the Speaker
Overview: The Year in the House of Commons
Behind the Scenes: The House of Commons Administration
Conclusion
Financial Report
Members of the House of Commons
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  Democracy on the Air
Broadcasting House and committee proceedings © House of Commons
The House of Commons was the first national legislature in the world to televise its proceedings. It took to the airwaves on October 17, 1977, and since then has continued to make use of broadcast and other media to carry the business of Parliament to Canadians. Today, all Chamber proceedings are aired; when the House is not in session or when replays of Chamber proceedings are not being played, broadcasting technicians present information on a variety of matters -from House of Commons activities and tours to information on parliamentary processes. Broadcasts from the House of Commons are shared with Canadians via CPAC, a consortium of Canadian cable companies that distributes the signal as part of a basic cable offering for consumers.
Broadcasting House and committee proceedings © 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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