Organization Profile - House of Commons
House of Commons
Home Page Link
https://www.ourcommons.ca/en
Home Page Link
Minister Responsible
Prime Minister
Mandate
The House of Commons is the popularly elected component of Parliament, consisting of 338 members. Members of the government sit in, and are answerable to the House of Commons. Most major government legislation is introduced in the House. The House of Commons alone is constitutionally authorized to introduce legislation concerned with the raising or spending of funds. The House is also a place where MPs hold the government to account, discuss national issues, and represent constituents’ views.
Head Office
Ottawa, Ontario
Appointment Provisions
Governor in Council appointees are as follows:
- Clerk of the House;
- Sergeant-at-Arms; and
- Law Clerk and Parliamentary Counsel.
They hold office during pleasure.
Appointments
Appt/Expiry Date |
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Clerk (GC -8) | |
Janse, Eric Ottawa, Ontario Full-Time Appointment During Pleasure (Interpretation Act) | 2023-12-18 |
Sergeant-at-Arms (GC -5) | |
McDonell, Patrick Ottawa, Ontario Full-Time Appointment During Pleasure (Interpretation Act) | 2019-07-01 2029-06-30 |
Law Clerk & Parliamentary Counsel (GC -6) | |
Bédard, Michel Pontiac, Quebec Full-Time Appointment During Pleasure (Interpretation Act) | 2024-01-23 |