The Rt. Hon. Herb Gray was the first Jewish cabinet minister and later served as Deputy Prime Minister. He was styled “Right Honourable” upon retirement in recognition of his service.
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West Block was designed in 1859 in the High Victorian Gothic Revival style.
In this undated aerial photo, the interior courtyard is visible. The courtyard has since been covered over by the glass roof and converted to the House of Commons Chamber.
Sam Wakim was elected to the House of Commons in 1979, one of three Lebanese Canadians elected that year. A lawyer, he represented Don Valley East. After his defeat in 1980, he became a key advisor to Parliament.
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Celebrate the Canadian Tulip Festival with this archival recording of the Dominion Carillonneur Andrea McCrady performing Joe Burke’s popular tune, “Tiptoe Through the Tulips,” on the Peace Tower Carillon.
The Canadian Tulip Festival starts today!
Spring is in bloom across Ottawa, and Parliament Hill is no exception. At the festival and across downtown, tulip season is officially here! 🌷
In 1871, Henry Nathan became the first Jewish Canadian elected to the House of Commons, representing the Victoria District soon after British Columbia joined Confederation.
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Not the kind that makes you tap your foot or sink into your feelings, these Blues got their name from the blue paper they were once printed on. Today, “Blues” means the unedited transcripts of parliamentary and committee proceedings.
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Douglas Jung was the first visible minority and Canadian of Asian descent elected to the #HoC, representing the riding of Vancouver Centre from 1957 to 1962.
Before politics, he served in WWII and later practiced as a lawyer. He was awarded the Order of Canada in 1990.
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Today we recognize Jewish Heritage Month, formally established by Parliament through Bill S 232 in 2018. We celebrate the many Jewish Members of Parliament who have contributed to the House of Commons, and all the Jewish Canadians who have contributed to Canada’s heritage.
Today we recognize Asian Heritage Month, officially recognized by the Government of Canada in 2002. We celebrate the contributions of all the Canadians and the many parliamentarians of Asian descent, enriching the fabric of the country.
