Author: Michelle Giese
Start the presses! The first bilingual published document in Canada
Start the presses! The first bilingual published document in Canada
John Bushell, the owner of the first printing press in what was to become Canada, is well remembered for publishing the first newspaper in the land. However, he also has the distinction of publishing what is believed to be the first bilingual document in the country’s history. In this article, the author explains the story behind this unique and historic government document.
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Internal Audit – Finding a better way
Jennifer Ruff is the Chief Audit Executive in the House of Commons Administration.
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Parliamentary Professional Development: Participants Discuss Their Experiences
A Focus on Parliamentary Administration
A Focus on Parliamentary Administration
Many Canadians have never seen their federal, provincial or territorial parliaments in person. As a result, when asked to picture what goes on in these buildings, the image that may come to mind is most likely what they may have seen on television or the Internet: a fiery Question Period exchange, a recorded vote on contentious legislation, or perhaps scenes from a budget address or Speech from the Throne.
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