West Block

THE WEST BLOCK, like the other Parliament Buildings, is a classified federal heritage building. Officially opened in 1866, the West Block then contained the Postmaster-General, Public Works and Crown Lands departments. Today, it is occupied by Ministers, Members of Parliament and their staff. The Confederation Room, one of the largest reception rooms on Parliament Hill, was created during renovations in the early 1960s. It is used for some state occasions, committee work and conferences.