The Confederation Building houses the Newfoundland and Labrador provincial House of Assembly. The building was completed in 1960. It sits high on a hill overlooking St. John's and the harbour.
One of a number of sculptures around the building. This one honors those service individuals who have died in the line of duty. Police, fire and emergency response.
The plaque on the memorial sculpture.
Statue of John Cabot stands near the main public entrance to the building.
Carman works as a page in the house during the sessions. We met her there for a tour and took time to sit in on the Question and Answer period.
We were introduced, as guests and parents of Page Carman, in the house by the Speaker of the House and then after the session was completed the premier of the province came out to meet us. The Honorable Dwight Ball, Premier.
The confederation building as it stands today.
Main entrance to the Assembly chamber.
The House Floor as seen from the visitors gallery.
In 1949 when Newfoundland and Labrador joined Canada each province sent a gift. This was the Mace given by British Columbia.
House in session. Please note the pages on either side of the Speakers chair. (This is not Carman)
The Entrance Atrium.
This is the rear lobby behind the Assembly Chamber. Carman took us through here when we had our tour.
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| The Confederation Building, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador |
(All pictures of the interior of the building and chamber were obtained online and were not taken by myself)
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