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Parliament of Canada

Report to
Canadians 2022
Message from the Speaker

Message from
the Speaker

Message from the Speaker

Message from
the Clerk

Highlights from
the Hill

The House Administration is constantly modernizing and adapting how it provides services and information to Members of Parliament, their employees, and House Administration employees; and 2021–2022 was no exception.

Members’
Snapshot

When it first convened in 1867, the House of Commons had 181 Members. Today, that number has risen to 338 to keep pace with Canada’s geographic expansion and growing population. Every Member of Parliament is elected to represent a constituency in the House. Just as Canada’s population has changed since 1867, so has the makeup of our nation’s constituencies and the Members elected to represent them, making today’s Parliament the most diverse in our history.

Members’
Activities

The 43rd Parliament was dissolved on August 15, 2021, and a general election was called for September 20, 2021. The 338 newly elected and returning Members of Parliament gathered for the first time on November 22, 2021, for the opening of the 44th Parliament.

House of Commons
Administration

The House of Commons Administration is dedicated to providing a range of quality services and expert advice to Members of Parliament to support them in their parliamentary duties as legislators and representatives in the Chamber, in committees, in caucus, and in their offices on Parliament Hill and in their constituency.

Reporting
on Results

Throughout 2021–2022, the House Administration continued to progress on its strategic priorities, adapting and innovating as needed, all while ensuring smooth operations and the continuity of parliamentary business. In light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the realization of the House’s vision and mission, the House Administration reviewed and extended its Strategic Plan 2019–2022 to the end of March 2023.

Financial
Information

This section presents a snapshot of 2021–2022 financial information regarding Members of Parliament and the House Administration. For more information on the proactive publication of financial information, see the Reports and Disclosure section of ourcommons.ca.

About this report

The Report to Canadians presents highlights of the work undertaken by Canada’s Members of Parliament and the efforts of the House of Commons Administration (House Administration) in supporting Members’ daily activities. By opening a window on the workings of the House of Commons and increasing the public’s understanding of Canada’s parliamentary system, the Report to Canadians contributes to the transparent public governance expected by all Canadians.