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Record 1 2014-06-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Parliamentary Language
CONT

In Canada’s parliamentary democracy, the people elect members to the House of Commons in Ottawa and to the provincial and territorial legislatures. These representatives are responsible for passing laws, approving and monitoring expenditures, and keeping the government accountable.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Vocabulaire parlementaire
CONT

[Le Sénat] demeure une composante essentielle de la démocratie parlementaire au Canada. Ses responsabilités et ses activités profitent à tous les Canadiens et Canadiennes et définissent les relations qui unissent fonctionnaires et parlementaires.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Lenguaje parlamentario
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