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Today we celebrate #PKday! UN Peacekeepers hail from every corner of the 🌎, leaving their homes behind to serve vulnerable communities caught in conflict. They deserve our thanks and admiration 🙌🏿🙌🏾🙌🏽🙌🏼🙌🏻
Be careful with this week’s heat wave! Make sure to remember to protect your eyes & skin and stay hydrated! #drinkwater
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QM has individual sunscreen and electrolytes packets as well as cooling towels that can be picked up by employees.
Happy national #ParamedicsServicesWeek! We are thankful for their dedication and sacrifices, today and every day. 🚑🙏
It can be difficult for children to understand why they have to stay home or can’t see their friends. Here are some helpful #COVID19 resources, including activities and #mentalhealth tips, tailored for parents and their kids: https://bit.ly/2ZnoyZZ
Sharing our sympathies with the Snowbird family @RCAF_ARC who lost a team member today in the Kamloops crash. Our thoughts are with the family and friends of Capt. Jenn Casey who touched so many souls through Operation Inspiration.
It is with heavy hearts that we announce that one member of the CF Snowbirds team has died and one has sustained serious injuries. We can confirm that we have contacted all primary family members of those involved. More information will be communicated in the near future.
Wishing everyone a Happy #VictoriaDay (and long weekend!) 🌷 A special shout-out to our essential workers who will be at work over the weekend, keeping the Parliament precinct safe. You have our immense respect!
Important Information
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
In collaboration with its parliamentary partners, the Service continues to closely monitor the rapidly evolving COVID-19 situation. We are committed to the health, safety and well-being of our employees while remaining dedicated to providing services to parliamentarians, recognizing that we need to be flexible in how we deliver these services.
For more details visit our useful information page.
Report an emergency
To report an emergency, crime in progress or suspicious activity, please call 613-992-7000 or 911.
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.
In-person screening
Visitors wishing to gain access to the Parliament Buildings are subject to a security screening process. Visitors are advised to arrive early to account for possible delays.
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 screening
All vehicles wishing to gain access to Parliament Hill must undergo a security screening process at the Vehicle Screening Facility located at Bank Street and Vittoria Street.
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.
Restricted items
The restricted items below are not permitted inside the Parliament Buildings. The Service is authorized to make exceptions if a restricted item is determined to be necessary and required to serve child care, medical or other special needs.
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.
Apply for a permit
You must obtain a permit to use Parliament Hill for specific activities, such as holding a public event.
Complete the application form and submit it to the Committee on the Use of Parliament Hill.
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.
Restricted airspace
The airspace over Parliament Hill is a no-fly zone. Recreational drones are strictly prohibited.
Parliament Hill and the area within a 0.75-mile radius belong to two restricted airspace areas (CYR537 and CRY538).
For more information about the physical coordinates of airspace CYR537, please consult the Class F Airspace section in the Designated Airspace Handbook.
Prior to entering a restricted area, all commercial drone (UAV) users must seek permission from the Use of the Hill Committee by email at hill-colline@parl.gc.ca or by calling 613-991-1500.
Contact Us
General inquiries
For general inquiries, please contact us by email or phone.
Compliments and complaints
Use our online form if you would like to share a compliment or submit a complaint regarding parliamentary security.
Report an emergency or suspicious behaviour to 613-992-7000 or 911