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	Parliament Hill - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Parliament Hill, (French Colline du Parlement), -"The Hill" for locals- is a scenic location on the banks of the Ottawa River in downtown Ottawa, Canada.
		It is bounded on the north by the Ottawa River, on the east by the Rideau Canal, on the south by Wellington Street, and on the west by a service road near the Supreme Court.
		The Centre Block burned in 1916; the edifice was entirely destroyed except for the Library of Parliament, whose treasures were preserved by a quick-thinking librarian who was able to close its massive doors.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Parliament_Hill (872 words)

	Parliament of Canada - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Parliament of Canada (French: Parlement du Canada) is Canada's legislative branch, seated at Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Ontario.
		The Parliament of Canada was granted limited power to amend the constitution by a British Act of Parliament in 1949, but it was not permitted to affect the powers of provincial governments, the official positions of the English and French languages, or the five-year term of Parliament.
		The Parliament of Canada last requested the Parliament of the United Kingdom to enact a constitutional amendment in 1982, when the Canada Act 1982 was requested and passed.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Parliament_of_Canada (4161 words)

	NationMaster.com - Encyclopedia: Parliament Hill
		In the United Kingdom, Parliament consists of the House of Commons The House of Commons is the lower house of the Parliament of the United Kingdom, and is now the dominant branch of Parliament.
		Parliament Hill, officially known in French as Colline du Parlement, is a scenic location on the banks of the Ottawa River in downtown Ottawa, Canada.
		Parliament Hill on September 14, 2001 during the memorial service to honor the victims of the September 11 attacks.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Parliament-Hill (2451 words)

	Parliament Hill, London - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Parliament Hill is an open area of land in north-west London adjacent to Hampstead Heath administered by the Corporation of London.
		The Highgate area around the Hill is also sometimes referred to by the same name, and the area's girls' school, Parliament Hill School, is named after it.
		The hill is not, as the name might suggest, home to the Houses of Parliament - they are located several miles south of the hill, in Westminster.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Parliament_Hill,_London (176 words)

	BBC - Seven Wonders - Parliament Hill
		Parliament Hill, formerly known as Traitor's Hill, is the gateway to London's Hampstead Heath.
		The upper parts of the hill are still unmown in summer, and is crisscrossed by a network of pathways.
		Parliament Hill is the focal point of the Heath - Londoners own piece of the countryside at their back door.
	www.bbc.co.uk /england/sevenwonders/london/parliament_hill (261 words)

	Presentation pages - parliament house (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Parliament House stands by itself on Arcadia Hill, although this was not the intention of Sirén or the town planners.
		Parliament House was built as a monument to Finnish independence and democracy in which architecture, industrial design, workmanship and art form a harmonious whole.
		Parliament House was thoroughly refurbished in the 1980s under the direction of the architectural firm of Pitkänen-Laiho-Raunio.
	www.eduskunta.fi /efakta/esite/englanti/eesit_06.htm (1452 words)

	Parliament Hill: Facts and details from Encyclopedia Topic (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The library of parliament is an information repository and research service for the parliament of canada....
		The senate (french: sénat) is a component of the parliament of canada, which also includes the sovereign (represented by the governor general) and the canadian...
		Lying-in-state is the term used during a major funeral procession when the coffin is placed on public view to allow members of the public to pay their respects...
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/p/pa/parliament_hill.htm (1950 words)

	CANOE Travel - Canada - On the prowl on Parliament Hill
		The Catman of Parliament Hill, 83-year-old Rene Chartrand, with one of his charges.
		Perched on a precipice above the Ottawa River, within the shadow of the Peace Tower, is the cathouse of Parliament Hill.
		Rene Chartrand, 83, is the keeper of the house.
	www.canoe.ca /Travel/Canada/Ontario/2004/05/06/449626.html (608 words)

	Parliament Hill Edges out Pasino as Place to be (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		For those looking for excitement and free entertainment on New Year's Eve, geography and history suggest Parliament Hill will be a narrow winner over the Hull Casino as the place to be.
		Approaches to other downtown bridges will be thronged with cars and pedestrians on their way to restaurants, bars, parties and other events, not just headed for Parliament Hill.
		For those planning on leaving the car at home, it will be easier to get to the Parliament Hill show by bus than to take the bus to the show at the Hull Casino.
	www.casinomagazine.com /ManageArticle.asp?C=590&A=5 (942 words)

	CBC Arts: Live 8 not for Parliament Hill: officials
		Federal authorities with Public Works, Canadian Heritage, and RCMP have rejected the idea of using Parliament Hill as a site for a Live 8 concert on the day after Canada Day.
		After a meeting Friday morning, the government officials said Canada supports the goals of the Live 8 concerts, which are to be held simultaneously in several cities around the world, but argued that Parliament Hill is too small a venue.
		The Hill holds 75,000 people, and concert attendance is expected to be 150,000 or more.
	www.cbc.ca /story/arts/national/2005/06/10/Arts/live050610.html (399 words)

	Compare Prices and Read Reviews on Parliament Hill at Epinions.com
		Parliament Hill is the symbolic heart of Canada located in the capitol of Canada, Ottawa.
		All facilities on the Hill are wheelchair accessible and free.
		We went on a free tour of the Parliament however you must check because when the tours are given depends on the schedule of the Parliament.
	www.epinions.com /content_170701590148 (1579 words)

	Herald Sun: Hill quits Parliament (archived) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Senator Hill had, apart from being the defence minister, also been the leader of the Government in the Senate.
		Senator Hill said it was his decision to retire and he was not pushed into it by Prime Minister John Howard.
		Senator Hill said the Senate should be allowed to carry out their review role but not be obstructionist.
	heraldsun.news.com.au /common/story_page/0,5478,17880079^31037,00.html (922 words)

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		The purpose of this paper is to examine the elements that have contributed to the makeup and character of Parliament Hill.
		West of Parliament Hill, development was in a vernacular style on streets such as Kent and Vittoria, and included residences, commercial buildings, and recreational facilities such as the Ottawa Curling Club.
		The threat of terrorism at the Parliament is a major concern, one which was immediately handled by the closure of the grounds to public traffic.
	www.ncf.carleton.ca /~ab443/parl.htm (3796 words)

	Hampstead Heath walk, taking in Hampstead Park, Parliament Hill, The Spaniards Inn, Hampstead north London, England ...
		A barrow on Parliament Hill suggests that there was a Bronze Age settlement on this desirable hilltop.
		There's two explanations for the name 'Parliament Hill': some reckon it acquired the name because it was where Guy Fawkes and his fellow conspirators stood looking towards parliament waiting for it to explode.
		A more probable explanation is that the Hill was a point of defence during the English Civil War for troops loyal to parliament.
	www.urban75.org /london/hampstead.html (1186 words)

	London Walks - Hampstead (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Near the brow of the hill on the left is the William IV pub.
		Parliament Hill Fields hosts an athletics track and is home for the London Cross Country Championships.
		At the bottom of this hill you can cheat and walk up to the Royal Free Hospital just past the cinema where there is another baffling one-way system for the benefit of motorists.
	www.johnbarber.com /hampstead.html (1931 words)

	Parliament Hill - Ottawa Attractions
		Parliament Hill is a place for national decision-making of course.
		Visitors are welcome to tour the buildings, view Parliament in action, and enjoy public programs and colourful spectacles, such as the ceremonial Changing the Guard ceremony.
		Parliament Hill, one of the best-known symbols in Canada, has three buildings: the Centre, East and West Blocks.
	www.ottawakiosk.com /parliament_buildings.html (317 words)

	p2pnet.net - the original daily p2p and digital media news site (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Citizens gathered on the Hill to attend the first plenary in-person session of the People’s Parliament (PP) were also able to elect MPs by forming groups on the spot and electing representatives to speak for them.
		The People’s Parliament speaks for an increasing number of Canadians who favor a PR electoral system, and who insist that the distribution of MPs be proportional to the popular vote.
		The People’s Parliament Wiki is an open electronic forum in which citizens can raise issues, deliberate on them, register themselves as candidates for the People’s Parliament, and choose MPs from among the candidates.
	p2pnet.net /story/7684 (1013 words)

	A Mill Ruin Beneath Parliament Hill
		The building was actually a Canadian classic and many views of the Parliament buildings from Major's Hill park or from Hull show the mill in association with the Library of Parliament.
		The first Prime Minister Sir John A. MacDonald held that there should always be industry within view of Parliament Hill to reinforce the impression of the hard-working nature of Canadians.
		Brosius "Bird's Eye View of the City of Ottawa" of 1876, the poorly executed engraving of Barrack's Hill in The Illustrated London News - April 25 1857, the Rideau locks in W.S.Hunter Jr.
	aix1.uottawa.ca /~weinberg/libruins.html (1545 words)

	PMag v03n3p08 -- The Vigil on Parliament Hill
		PMag v03n3p08 -- The Vigil on Parliament Hill
		Since an Order-in-Council made camping on Parliament Hill illegal, Youth Survival Conspiracy had been on the Hill showing solidarity with the Peace Camp.
		On May 5, 1987, at 6 p.m., the Vigil for Peace on Parliament Hill was two years old, and planning a celebration for Mother's Day, May 10.
	www.peacemagazine.org /archive/v03n3p08.htm (703 words)

	Welcome to the Parliament of Canada Web site (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The 39th Parliament is scheduled to meet on Monday, April 3, 2006.
		The Honourable John Howard, Prime Minister of Australia, addresses a joint session of the Senate and House of Commons of Canada on May 18, 2006.
		The Parliament of Canada is pleased to offer professional development, classroom activities, and background resources for teachers.
	www.parl.gc.ca /common/index.asp?Language=E (416 words)

	The Radisson Hotel Ottawa Parliament Hill by Linda Aksomitis, hotels in Ottawa Canada, hotels in Ottawa Canada, hotel ...
		One of the central locations of the Tulip Festival was Parliament Hill-the one tourist site I had to see in Ottawa.
		So, my research led directly to the Radisson Hotel Ottawa Parliament Hill, only a block away from everything on my slate of requirements.
		While the king-sized bed occupied the center of the room, there was ample space around me for nightstands, the business desk, and television, so I could keep up to the news, if I went that route instead of utilizing the free Internet hookup in my room.
	www.roadandtravel.com /hotelsresorts/ottawaradisonhotel.htm (507 words)

	Parliament Hill - Ottawa Travel Guide - VirtualTourist.com
		Parliament Hill: Visit center of the city and...
		My husband could not take a picture of me with the Parliament on the backgraound because of millions of tourists who occupated almost every inch of the grass in front of the building.
		The buildings consist of the House of Commons, the Library of Parliament (which is the only part of the original Parliament Building that survived the fire in 1916), the Hall of Honour, the Senate, and the Peace Tower.
	www.virtualtourist.com /travel/North_America/Canada/Province_of_Ontario/Ottawa-905720/General_Tips-Ottawa-Parliament_Hill-BR-1.html (907 words)

	Ottawa-Gatineau Attractions: Parliament Hill information, listings and links
		The Parliament Buildings are not only where out elected politicians debate our policies and our laws, but it also is symbolic of Canadian Confederation.
		The parliament buildings were originally built from 1859 to 1866, though the Centre Block was destroyed in a 1916 fire, which left only the Parliamentary Library untouched.
		Whenever parliament is in session, visitors may obtain passes to sit in the public galleries of the Senate and the House of Commons.
	www.foundlocally.com /ottawa/Travel/Attr-ParliamentHill.htm (910 words)

	Cannabis Culture Forums: Ottawa: Parliament Hill Event on June 11th, 2005 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Jody's announcement that he was not organizing Fill the Hill this year was what provoked others to organize another event for June.
		The rally was held on the hill in front of Parliament.
		When Parliament Hill is FILLED by any crowd it is world news, when it is FILLED with a pot smoking crowd everyone gets high.
	www.cannabisculture.com /forums/showflat.php?Number=1083911&fpart=4 (1403 words)

	Parliament Hill - Changing of the Guard- Ottawa, Canada - VirtualTourist.com
		Parliament Hill - Changing of the Guard: Ottawa is a city full of...
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	www.virtualtourist.com /travel/North_America/Canada/Province_of_Ontario/Ottawa-905720/Things_To_Do-Ottawa-Parliament_Hill_Changing_of_the_Guard-BR-1.html (726 words)

	The political up-and-comer - Jean Chrétien: From pool hall to Parliament Hill - CBC Archives
		With his rough yet casual manner, the street fighter from Shawinigan may not fit the conventional mould of a politician but that's part of his appeal.
		• The newly-elected MP told his Parliament Hill anglophone friends that Claude Ryan, then the editor of Le Devoir, was very important but a bit pompous: "When you are in the presence of Mr.
		Pearson, who became Liberal prime minister in the same 1963 election that saw Chrétien first elected to Parliament, challenged the ambitious MP to become the first francophone finance minister in Canadian history.
	archives.cbc.ca /IDC-1-73-1062-5880/politics_economy/jean_chretien/clip2 (795 words)

	CBC News: Protest leader arrested on Parliament Hill (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		OTTAWA - One person was arrested Wednesday afternoon at a protest on Parliament Hill, where between 150 and 200 people voiced their opposition to the new national gun registry.
		Led by Turnbull, the head of the Canadian Unregistered Firearms Owners Association, the demonstrators took their statement of protest to the steps of Parliament, and burned a copy of the 1995 Firearms Act, which enacted the registry.
		RCMP were standing by, watching the demonstration to make sure no guns were carried onto Parliament Hill, where they are prohibited.
	www.cbc.ca /stories/2003/01/01/gun_registry030101 (507 words)

	CM Magazine: Parliament Hill: An Interactive Tour. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The Tour was found to be difficult to follow as people who had not been to Parliament Hill were not able to figure out clearly where they should go next.
		Although it would be useful to have a list of current Members of Parliament and their respective ridings and political parties and also the name of the current Speaker of the House, this information is easily accessible on the Internet or in the Canadian Almanac.
		In conclusion, we found the program to be useful, and the students did learn a great deal from using it as evidenced by the completed projects.
	www.umanitoba.ca /cm/vol5/no2/parliamenthill.html (722 words)

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