Media enquiries

Members of the press can direct their questions by email to media@sen.parl.gc.ca.

General information

If you are a member of the public and would like general information about the Senate, please email sencom@sen.parl.gc.ca or call 1-800-267-7362.

Filming

For filming enquiries at the Senate of Canada, please send an email to sencom@sen.parl.gc.ca or call 613-992-1149.

Access

Members of the media are welcome to cover Senate proceedings and committee meetings. Those who are not part of the Parliamentary Press Gallery should leave ample time to go through security. If you wish to apply for temporary or active membership, please visit the Parliamentary Press Gallery website.

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• Journals of the Senate
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• Debate of the Senate (Hansard)
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• ParlVU
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• Committees
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• Procedural References
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• LEGISinfo
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• Library of Parliament
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• Speaker of the Senate
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