39th Canadian Parliament
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The 39th Canadian Parliament was in session from April 3, 2006 until September 7, 2008. The membership was set by the 2006 federal election on January 23, 2006, and it changed only somewhat due to resignations and by-elections. The Parliament was dissolved on September 7, 2008, with an election to determine the membership of the 40th Parliament occurring on October 14, 2008.
Stephen Harper is Prime Minister during the 39th Canadian Parliament. He is seen here giving his victory speech after the 2006 federal election which ended thirteen years of Liberal rule.
Canadian soldiers in Afghanistan.
The government introduced multiple bills to reform the Senate of Canada, none of which became laws.
2006 Canadian federal election
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The 2006 Canadian federal election was held on January 23, 2006, to elect members to the House of Commons of Canada of the 39th Parliament of Canada.
Image: Stephen Harper G8 2007 (cropped 2)
Image: Paul Martin in 2006 (3x 4)
Image: Gilles Duceppe 2011 04 01 (cropped)
Image: Jack Layton cr bl (cropped)