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Ottawa Office
Our office at the Parliament of Canada (located in Ottawa, Ontario) serves our constituents by supporting the parliamentary functions of the Member of Parliament.
Located within Canada's Parliamentary Precinct, this is the M.P.'s private work space in Ottawa.
This office is much smaller than our constituency operation. It is supported by one permanent staff member while the House of Commons is in-session from fall (September) until late spring (June).
Frequently asked questions:
How does the House of Commons work?
Your voice at the Parliament of Canada
Excerpt from the Library of Parliament : Parliament: An Overview
The House of Commons is Parliament’s elected Lower Chamber.
Each of the 338 Members of Parliament (MPs) represents a specific geographic area in Canada, known as a constituency. MPs bring the concerns of the people who elected them to the House of Commons. They spend much of their time debating, voting and participating in committees.
Most MPs belong to a political party. Normally, the leader of the party with the most seats becomes the Prime Minister, and the second-largest party becomes the Official Opposition.
A day as a Member of Parliament in Ottawa
The following is an excerpt from the Member of Parliament's schedule in Spring 2024. This schedule reflects extended sitting hours of the House of Commons.
7:00 a.m. | Private Briefing and Morning Radio Interviews |
8:00 a.m. | Constituency Staff Meeting |
9:00 a.m. | Virtual Meetings with Constituents |
10:00 a.m. | Government Press Conference |
11:00 a.m. | Committee Meeting |
12:00 p.m. | Committee Meeting |
1:00 p.m. | Preparation for Question Period |
2:00 p.m. | Question Period (House of Commons) |
3:00 p.m. | Votes (House of Commons) |
4:00 p.m. | Calls with Constituents and Local Stakeholders |
5:00 p.m. | Briefings on Government Files and Issues |
6:00 p.m. | Attending a Reception for a Non-Profit Advocacy Organization |
7:00 p.m. | Caucus Meeting |
8:00 p.m. | Caucus Meeting |
9:00 p.m. | Dinner |
10:00 p.m. | Chamber Debates (House of Commons) |
11:00 p.m. | Chamber Debates (House of Commons) |
12:00 a.m. + | Adjournment Proceedings (House of Commons) |
Can I visit the Parliament of Canada?
Yes, you can absolutely visit the Parliament of Canada in Ottawa!
Canadians may book individual or group tours and learn more about parliamentary visits by clicking on the following link: Visit Canada's Parliament
We also encourage constituents to contact Mike Kelloway if you're planning a parliamentary visit while the House of Commons is in-session (i.e., from September to late June). If there's a way for our office to assist you or meet with you during your visit, we're happy to help.