We encourage everyone to remain vigilant and to be aware of their surroundings at all times.

Parliamentarians and parliamentary employees are encouraged to refer to the Parliament of Canada Emergency Procedures and Safeguards manual.

Business visitors must present valid government-issued photo identification.

Alternate security arrangements can be made for visitors with pacemakers and other medical needs. For questions related to access to the Parliament Buildings, please call 613-995-4300 (choose your preferred language, and pick option 3).

Vehicle occupants must be prepared to display valid government-issued photo identification or valid parliamentary accreditation.

Vehicles must be pre-registered with the Senate of Canada at 613-992-9265 or the House of Commons at 613-943-4300.

There is no visitor parking on Parliament Hill or at the Senate of Canada Building.

Any bag larger than 35.5 cm x 30.5 cm x 19 cm (14 in x 12 in x 7.5 in), any pointed object (e.g. knitting needles and letter openers), electric stun guns, martial arts weapons or devices, slingshots, replica guns, explosive devices, ammunition, aerosols, fireworks, knives of any size, razors and box cutters, tools, selfie sticks, blunt instruments, flammable or harmful substances, alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs and drug paraphernalia.

The Committee on the Use of Parliament Hill reserves the right to change the conditions included in your permit at any time and without prior notice. It can also cancel all activities for security reasons.

Centre Block is closed for rehabilitation. Click to see map of new building locations.

Before entering RAS CYR537, commercial pilots must request authorization by submitting an application form to the Committee on the Use of Parliament Hill at hill-colline@parl.gc.ca.