Parliamentary timeline - 1983

On this day in Canadian parliamentary history - August 13, 1873: The GG prorogues Parliament during the Pacific Scandal. Many Opposition MPs presented a petition against prorogation. The GG responded in detail.

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Say what you want, the Bank of Canada strikers have had a great playlist since day one. Right now it’s “Regulate” by Warren G, and as someone who reads many regulations in my free time, I appreciate the nod to secondary legislation and those who create it

On this day in Canadian parliamentary history - August 12, 1958: The news reports that the CBC has become the first radio-TV outlet allowed staff correspondents in the Commons gallery.

I do enjoy the quotable Count Binface quotes, but I'm partial to this Canadian candidate's interview answer as to why he's running for office.

One month from today, Ottawa’s favourite legislative drafting conference will come to an end 😭 As co-host, I invite you to come for my terrible legislation dad jokes! Currently sourcing a dunk tank if a presenter goes over time ⌚️👀 Details: ciaj-icaj.ca/en/upcoming-...

CIAJ's Legislative Drafting Conference (september 2026)

CIAJ’s biennial Legislative Drafting Conference tackles the most important challenges in modern legislation.

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Many seek a seat *in* the Commons Some take their seat *from* the Commons

University of Toronto Press@uoftpress.bsky.social · 2d ago

An MP once arrived at the #HouseofCommons in disguise and set off firecrackers on the floor. Another stormed out with his chair over his head. From Confederation to present day, Unparliamentary recovers the parliamentary stories that slipped from memory. Read more: bit.ly/3RMAAtg Charlie Feldman

On this day in Canadian parliamentary history - August 11, 1987: A rare summer recall of the House. The issue of the day was refugees after "174 East Asians landed on the coast of Nova Scotia under cover of fog and darkness and asked for refugee status"

historical moments I talk about on first dates ... that perhaps explain why I go on so many first dates :-P

Be sure to read the PS -- a letter to the Speaker of the House on this day in 1988 after a member is told that his vote will not count if he remains improperly attired in the Commons.

On this day in Canadian Parliamentary History - August 10, 1946: The Commons Speaker announced that parliamentary visitors could once again carry cameras inside Parliament, ending a ban that had been in place during the war.

The promo tour for “Unparliamentary”continues! I chatted with John Ackerman for Bookshelf, which you can watch here: youtu.be/UxeaOU3LLFs or read about here: johnackermann.substack.com/p/unparliame...

Bookshelf: Charlie Feldman (Unparliamentary)

YouTube video by John Ackermann

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On this day in Canadian parliamentary history- August 9, 1904: The only instance in Hansard I can find of the word “ballaragging”

Saturday night's rabbit hole - when protesters took over the Wisconsin State Assembly in 1969.

If you haven’t checked out the latest episode of Parliament Matters from the @hansardsociety.bsky.social , please note that my appearance earns the episode an explicit designation…. I wear this as a badge of honour :p www.hansardsociety.org.uk/news/parliam...

On this day in Canadian parliamentary history - August 8, 1958: Discussion about forming a committee with both Canadian MPs and members of the US Congress. This leads to the founding of the Canada-United States Inter-Parliamentary Group in 1959.

On this day in Canadian parliamentary history: August 7, 1944: Prime Minister King celebrates 25 years as party leader. The House gives tributes during the day, and at night 900+ join a banquet at the Chateau Laurier where congratulatory messages from FDR and Churchill are read.

That's one idea of "contempt of court" ...

Meeting @ruthfox.bsky.social and @darcyxtip.bsky.social to record an episode of Parliament Matters was an absolute thrill!! This was the first interview I did for the book and was I was very nervous for it, but they were absolutely wonderful :-) All we need now is a 🇨🇦 @hansardsociety.bsky.social!!

Hansard Society@hansardsociety.bsky.social · last wk.

🎧️ Fistfights, beard-pulling, a salmon on the PM’s desk, and senators investigating divorce petitions in startling detail. This week, @parlcharlie.bsky.social joins the podcast to explore Canada’s unruly parliamentary past. Listen: hansardsociety.org.uk/news/parliam...

On this day in Canadian Parliamentary history - August 6, 1946: The House began debate on approving the World Health Organization's Constitution. 🇨🇦 became the 3rd nation to ratify it, and a Canadian - Dr. George Brock Chisholm - became the WHO's first Director-General 🩺🩻🥼

For the late crowd - former PM Arthur Meighen, who died on this day in 1960, also holds the distinction of being the first Canadian PM to record an album. It's not on iTunes and perhaps not what you might expect! Details here: thediscoverblog.com/2019/09/03/t...

Charlie Feldman@parlcharlie.bsky.social · last wk.

On this day in Canadian parliamentary history - August 5, 1960: The House tributes the late Arthur Meighen, twice prime minister. It's said (meaning: I have read this multiple places but can't find proof) that he once was so distracted he showed up to the Commons in his slippers.

A support pony at the courthouse? www.lapresse.ca/actualites/j...

Animaux d’assistance judiciaire | Un poney au palais de justice de Montréal suscite l’émoi

Un petit cheval d’assistance qui devait accompagner un contrevenant a créé l’émoi au palais de justice de Montréal cet été. Puisque le juge a refusé que le poney entre en salle d’audience, la séance a...

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On this day in Canadian parliamentary history - August 5, 1960: The House tributes the late Arthur Meighen, twice prime minister. It's said (meaning: I have read this multiple places but can't find proof) that he once was so distracted he showed up to the Commons in his slippers.

On this day in Canadian parliamentary history - August 4, 1960: The House of Commons passes the legislation to establish the Canadian Bill of Rights 186-0 (it would receive royal assent six days later following a Senate vote).

On this day in Canadian parliamentary history - August 3, 1964: The House rejects the introduction of a bill to change Canada from a "Dominion" to a "State"

Today's Canadian parliamentary history: Aug 1, 1931: The House appreciates a gift of British PM portraits that once lined the hall to the parliamentary restaurant. Thankfully that tradition ended. Given the number of UK PMs of late, there wouldn’t be any wall space left :p 🇨🇦🇬🇧

It seems the second print of “Unparliamentary” is now in stock! This is great because you can replace the copy you have with one that has fewer typos :p Book_final_v111_USETHISONE-new2.doc

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The CALC Singapore conference was fantastic… and if you didn’t believe my posts about it, there’s video proof! See how many times you can spot me LOL www.instagram.com/reel/DbdAHlh...