Supporting senators

In order to function efficiently, the Senate needs administrative and procedural support. This is provided by key Senate officials, including the Clerk of the Senate and Clerk of the Parliaments and the Usher of the Black Rod.

These officials are supported in their work by the Senate Administration, the Senate’s corporate body. Made up of some 450 employees, the Senate Administration provides the services that allow senators to accomplish their work: support in procedure, human resources, communications, building maintenance, asset management, financial administration, security, computer resources and internal audit, to name a few.