37th Canadian Parliament

The 37th Canadian Parliament was in session from January 29, 2001 until May 23, 2004. The membership was set by the 2000 federal election on November 27, 2000, and it changed only somewhat due to resignations and by-elections until it was dissolved prior to the 2004 election.

It was controlled by a Liberal Party majority, led first by Prime Minister Jean Chrétien and the 26th Canadian Ministry, and then by Prime Minister Paul Martin and the 27th Canadian Ministry. The Official Opposition was formed by first the Canadian Alliance, led by Stockwell Day and then by Stephen Harper, and then by its successor party, the Conservative Party, also led by Stephen Harper.

The Speaker was Peter Milliken. See also list of Canadian electoral districts 1996-2003 for a list of the ridings in this parliament.

There were three sessions of the 37th Parliament:

:* - formerly a member of the Progressive Conservative Party of Canada:** - formerly a member of the Canadian Alliance.:*** - formerly a member of the Canadian Alliance, sat as a Conservative until February 5, 2004, then recognized as an Independent.

Former members of the 37th Parliament

Previous members of the House of Commons in the 37th Parliament of Canada.

§ - formerly a member of the Bloc Québécois, sat as an independent from 16 January 2003 until retirement.

References

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