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Speakers of the Houses
It is up to the Speaker of each House to interpret parliamentary rules
and traditions impartially, to maintain order, and to protect the parliamentary
rights and privileges—including freedom of speech—of Senators
and Members of Parliament.
At the start of each legislative session following a general election,
the Speaker of the Senate is appointed on the advice of the prime minister,
while in the House of Commons, the members elect one of their own to serve
as Speaker.
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Speaker's Chair, House
of Commons
Photo: Library of Parliament |
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