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Learn about the roles of three components of the Canadian Parliament—the monarch, the Senate, and the House of Commons—in English or French

Know about the structure and functions of the Canadian House of Commons

Parliament of Canada: House of Commons

Know about the history, structure, and functions of the Senate of Canada

Parliament of Canada: Senate chamber

Parliament of Canada: Library of Parliament

Look into the architectural history of the Parliament Buildings in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Visit the Library of Parliament in Ontario, Canada built in the Gothic revival architectural style, and know about its history, and collections

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Learn about the roles of three components of the Canadian Parliament—the monarch, the Senate, and the House of Commons—in English or French

Know about the structure and functions of the Canadian House of Commons

Know about the history, structure, and functions of the Senate of Canada

Look into the architectural history of the Parliament Buildings in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Visit the Library of Parliament in Ontario, Canada built in the Gothic revival architectural style, and know about its history, and collections

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