2/2 You guessed right! The Ceremonial Guard, wearing the distinctive scarlet tunics and bearskin caps, is on Parliament Hill each summer day at 10 a.m. 💂‍♀️

1/2 What (or who) is peeking through this decorative ironwork at West Block?. Do you see a hint of scarlet? ⬇️

2/2 Need some help? He’s number 24 in this legend.

1/2 The first Speaker of the House of Commons of Canada was the Hon. James Cockburn, born in England in 1819. 📜 Can you spot him in the Fathers of Confederation painting?

Glimpse into a bygone era when fashion met formality. This 1873 photo from Library and Archives Canada shows Members in front of the Parliament Building at a time when top hats were tall and coats were long.

The #HoC is hiring:. • Quality Control and Training Officer. Seize the opportunity to build a career with us: #Ottawa #Gatineau

As summer continues on Parliament Hill, enjoy “Here’s the Summer” from The Faerie Queen by Henry Purcell, arranged by Ronald Barnes and performed in 1989 by former Dominion Carillonneur Gordon Slater. 🧚.

2/2 Today in Canada, the Clerk and the Clerks-at-the-Table support all MPs, advising on parliamentary procedure and recording the decisions of the House.

1/2 The role of Clerk of the #HoC goes back over 650 years! The first recorded appointment in the UK took place in 1363. The word “clerk” originally meant someone literate who could record the decisions of the King and his advisors.

The #HoC is hiring:.•IT Ambassador. Seize the opportunity to build a career with us: #Ottawa #Gatineau

@HoCChamber 2/2 It means an electronic bell is ringing to call in MPs for a vote or to establish a quorum in the House. 🔔. To call in MPs working elsewhere in West Block, like in committee and meeting rooms, a flashing light is used instead of a bell. 💡.

1/2 #ParliamentBasics:. If you follow @HoCChamber, you will often see the phrase “Bells are ringing for votes.” But what does it mean? ⬇️

2/2 Today is a time to reflect on Canada’s own past role in the enslavement of Black and Indigenous peoples and to renew our national commitment to truth and reconciliation.

1/2 Emancipation Day commemorates the Slavery Abolition Act of 1833, which made slavery illegal throughout the British Empire, including Canada. Thousands of African-Americans subsequently sought freedom in Canada in the 19th century.

Artist James Duncan depicts the original Parliament Building around 1866, 11 years before the completion of the Library’s dome. The completed Victoria Tower can be seen standing magnificently on the south façade.

Check out this archival photo of one of the Peace Tower Carillon’s bells before installation. 🔔 .The carillon is a remarkable instrument with 53 bells spanning 4 ½ octaves. Discover its story and sound:

#DYK “Table Jewels” is the informal name for the collection of items that sit on the Clerk’s Table? They include an inkstand, a seal press, four bookends, and a distinctive flat-topped pyramid calendar made of walnut, wrought iron, and brass. 💎

The #HoC is hiring for multiple roles, including Director, Digital Media Operations. Seize the opportunity to build a career with us: #Ottawa #Gatineau

The legal fees reimbursed under the Legal Fees Policy of the Board of Internal Economy for the first quarter of 2025–2026 have been published:

#DYK? The bearskin caps worn by the Ceremonial Guard date back to 1815, first adopted by the British First Regiment of Foot Guards. See the Ceremonial Guard’s daily performance at 10 a.m. on Parliament Hill until August 20 (weather permitting). 🇨🇦👑