Study topic
Parliament: the House of Commons and the Senate
Parliament makes Canada's federal laws. Knowing its three parts and how a bill passes through them is commonly tested.
Key facts to remember
- ◆ Parliament has three parts: the Sovereign (Crown), the Senate, and the House of Commons.
- ◆ Members of the House of Commons (MPs) are elected by Canadians.
- ◆ Senators are appointed by the Governor General on the advice of the Prime Minister.
- ◆ A bill must be approved by both the House of Commons and the Senate, then receive Royal Assent.
- ◆ The House of Commons meets in Ottawa, the capital of Canada.