The 39th Canadian Parliament was in session from April 3, 2006 until September 7, 2008. The membership was set by the 2006 federal election on January 23, 2006, and it has changed only somewhat due to resignations and by-elections. The Parliament was dissolved on September 7, 2008, with an election to determine the membership of the 40th Parliament occurring on October 14, 2008.
There were two sessions of the 39th Parliament:
| Session | Start | End |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | April 3, 2006 | September 14, 2007 |
| 2nd | October 16, 2007 | September 7, 2008 |
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