House of Commons of CanadaParliament
Canada · founded 1867
What it is
The House of Commons of Canada is the democratically elected lower chamber of the Parliament of Canada. It is responsible for debating national issues, introducing and passing federal legislation, and holding the Prime Minister and cabinet accountable. Established in 1867 by the British North America Act, the House first officially convened on November 6, 1867.
People
Joël Lightbound
Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement
Daniel Gobeil
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food
Sophie Chatel
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence
Mark Carney
Prime Minister of Canada
Steven MacKinnon
Leader of the Government in the House of Commons
Events (3)
2026-10-06 New law / actBill C-40 (Strengthening Canada's Defence Sector Act) introduced in Parliament
2026-09-25 AppointmentAppointment of Parliamentary Secretaries to Federal Portfolios
