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Record 1 2014-07-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Constitutional Law
  • Parliamentary Language
CONT

Canada’s Parliament, as conceived by the Fathers of Confederation in 1867, continues to be a vibrant example of democracy in action. In Parliament, our representatives examine the top issues of the day, decide on policies and laws, and hold the government accountable for its actions.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Droit constitutionnel
  • Vocabulaire parlementaire
CONT

Le Parlement du Canada, tel que les Pères de la Confédération l’ont conçu en 1867, demeure un exemple concret de démocratie en action. Au Parlement, nos représentants examinent les principales questions de l’heure, décident des politiques et des lois et tiennent le gouvernement responsable de ses actes.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Derecho constitucional
  • Lenguaje parlamentario
DEF

Doctrina política favorable a la intervención del pueblo en el gobierno.

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