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Canadian Government Policy: Parliamentary Proceedings

This Guide will assist you in researching Federal Government policy in Canada using both governmental and non-governmental sources

Using Parliamentary Publications

For more information on the resources listed here, including search tips and techniques, and how to research historical material, go to the Details page

Reference Material

Bill Tracing

  • LEGISINFO (1994+)
    Before searching, select the Parliament and Session of interest. 
  • Status of House Business (CAN 2 P23.2 B55 SC-GOV-REF, YUL has 1986 (33rd Parl., 2nd Session) to 2009 (4)th Parl., 2nd Session).
  • Progress of Legislation (YUL does not hold this item. Use the Senate Journals or ask for assistance).

Proceedings

House of Commons (35th Parliament, 1st session+)

  • Parliamentary Business 
    The Journals, Debates, and Order Paper and Notice Paper are presented grouped together by sitting day.
  • Status of House Business 
    Cumulative for the current session with access to previous, final, versions (called Status of House Business at Dissolution or Status of House Business at Prorogation)

Senate (35th Parliament, 2nd session+)

House of Commons and Senate (Historical)

  • Canadian Parliamentary Historical Resources (Library of Parliament and Canadiana.org)
    Digitized English and French Journals and Debates for both Chambers from the 1st Parliament, 1st Session to the 35th, Parliament, 1st Session (start of the Parliamentary Website coverage detailed above).