Heard On The Hill

New society to take a deep dive into parliamentary history

Plus, former president George W. Bush's portraits are among the many exhibitions coming to the capital over the next few months.

The Canadian Society of Parliamentary History launched with its first event in May. Participants, from top left: Conservative MP Martin Shields, former Speaker of the House of Commons Robert Marleau, Liberal MP Brenda Shanahan, Co-operative Commonwealth Federation MP Erin Weir, former Liberal minister John Reid, and former senator Anne Cools. From bottom left: former House Speaker Peter Miliken, Carleton University professor Paul Thomas, Dalhousie University professor Lori Turnbull, and University of Ottawa professor Jennifer Wallner. Photograph courtesy of Brenda Shanahan

Feature

BY NEIL MOSS, SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN

June 26, 2019

Canadian parliamentary history buffs now have a place to bring their Westminster system wisdom. The brainchild of Liberal MP Brenda Shanahan, the Canadian Society of Parliamentary Histo...

To keep reading, subscribe and become a political insider.

Only $7.76 a week for an annual subscription.

Enjoy unlimited website access and the digital newspaper.

Cancel anytime.

Already a Subscriber?

Get Fridays: Hill Life & People Newsletter

Itâ€™s all about the people: the latest on parliamentarians, political staff, and politicos.

By entering your email address you consent to receive email from The Hill Times containing news, analysis, updates and offers. You may unsubscribe at any time. See our privacy policy