Chamber Design
The current and original Canadian House of Commons chamber was influenced by the British House of Commons layout and that of the original St. Stephen's Chapel in the Palace of Westminster. The difference from the British layout is with the use of individual chairs and tables for members, absent in the British Commons' design. This may change, however, due to the addition of 30 seats after the next general election.
With the exception of the legislatures in Nunavut (circular seating), the Northwest Territories (circular seating) and Manitoba (U-shaped seating) all other Canadian provincial legislatures share the common design of the Canadian House of Commons.
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