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Parliament Hill

(Canada, politics) The Canadian federal government and its houses of parliament.

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#1·Apr 27, 2026UK

(Canada, politics) The Canadian federal government and its houses of parliament.

Origin: From . * (Ottawa): From being a rise and promontory over the Ottawa River hosting parliament buildings. * (Quebec): From being a rise and promontory over the Saint-Lawrence River hosting parliament buildings. * (London): From being a gathering place for troops of the Parliamentarians (Roundheads) during the English Civil War. Apocryphally, the location where the Gunpowder Plot was planned, to blowup the Palace of Westminster (Parliament). Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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  • While on Parliament Hill, our team had the pleasure of speaking with MP Eric St. Pierre about the importance of clinical trial infrastructure and how we can continue to serve Canadians affected by cancer. Thank you for your time and support MP St. Pierre!

    Bluesky· May 2026
  • Family and friends of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and two-spirit people are set to gather on Parliament Hill today.

    Bluesky· May 2026
  • During our day on Parliament Hill, we had the opportunity to meet with MP Mike Barrett to discuss clinical trial infrastructure and how we can best support Canadians affected by cancer. Thank you for your time MP Barrett!

    Bluesky· May 2026
  • Our team had the wonderful opportunity to meet with MP Louis Plamondon on Parliament Hill to discuss clinical trial infrastructure in Canada. Thank you for your time MP Plamondon!

    Bluesky· May 2026
  • While on Parliament Hill, our team had the opportunity to meet with MP Philip Earle to discuss the importance of accessible clinical trials in Canada. Thank you MP Earle!

    Bluesky· May 2026
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