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Ontario Parliamentary Network (OPN) is a Canadian educational television channel operating in the legislative and civic affairs format. The primary languages of broadcasting are English and French, with proceedings available in both official languages. The channel was established in 2010 as a collaborative initiative between the Legislative Assembly of Ontario and the Ontario Educational Communications Authority (TVO). The channel is headquartered at the Ontario Legislative Building at Queen's Park in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, with technical operations managed by TVO. OPN provides gavel-to-gavel coverage of proceedings of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario, including debates, question period, committee meetings, and other official parliamentary functions.

On air, Ontario Parliamentary Network features live and recorded coverage of the Ontario Legislature. The flagship program is Live Proceedings of the Ontario Legislature, which broadcasts sessions of the Legislative Assembly live when the House is in session, typically from Monday to Thursday, with sessions beginning at 9:00 AM for morning sittings and 1:00 PM for afternoon sittings. The channel provides coverage of all major legislative events, including the Throne Speech (opening of a new session), budget presentations, Question Period (daily question period where members of the opposition question government ministers), debates on legislation, votes on bills, and emergency debates.

The channel also provides coverage of committee meetings. Standing Committee Proceedings are broadcast live when committees are meeting, including the Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs, which holds pre-budget consultations across the province; the Standing Committee on Public Accounts, which reviews government spending; and other committees on social policy, justice policy, and regulations. Estimates Hearings are also broadcast, where government ministers defend their ministry's budget requests before committees.

Beyond live coverage, OPN produces archival and educational programming. Ontario Legislature in Review is a weekly summary program highlighting the week's key debates, decisions, and events at Queen's Park. Your Provincial Parliament is an educational series explaining the functions, history, and procedures of the Ontario Legislature, including how a bill becomes law, the roles of members of provincial parliament (MPPs), the role of the Speaker, and the history of Ontario's parliamentary system. Committee Highlights features edited summaries of important committee hearings.

OPN also provides coverage of special parliamentary events. These include the Lieutenant Governor's Speech from the Throne, the official opening of each legislative session; Budget Lock-Up Briefings, where journalists and officials receive advance briefings on the provincial budget; Press Conferences by the Premier, government ministers, and opposition leaders; State Funeral Services for former premiers and distinguished members of the legislature; and Swearing-In Ceremonies for new cabinets and new members of the legislature.

The channel also broadcasts Question Period Replays in the evening, allowing viewers who missed the live daytime proceedings to watch the question period. French-language coverage is available for key proceedings through simultaneous translation, and some programs are produced specifically in French for Franco-Ontarian audiences. OPN also provides closed captioning for all its programming to ensure accessibility for viewers with hearing impairments.

Ontario Parliamentary Network is available throughout Ontario via cable, satellite, and IPTV platforms. The channel is carried on all major television providers, including Bell TV, Rogers Cable, Shaw Communications, Telus Optik TV, Cogeco, and Vidéotron. The channel broadcasts in high definition with 1080i resolution. Viewers can watch online the live broadcast of OPN through the official Legislative Assembly of Ontario website at ola.org, which offers a 24-hour live stream of legislative proceedings. Online television of OPN is also accessible via the official YouTube channel of the Ontario Legislative Assembly, where proceedings are streamed live and archived for on-demand viewing. The channel's mobile application provides live streaming and access to archived proceedings.

Ontario Parliamentary Network strives to provide Ontario citizens with open access to the democratic process, making the work of their elected representatives transparent and accessible. The mission of the channel is to enhance civic engagement by allowing Ontarians to watch their legislature in action, to educate the public about parliamentary processes, and to serve as an important tool for government accountability. OPN is funded by the Legislative Assembly of Ontario as part of its commitment to transparency and public access. Thanks to modern digital platforms and satellite technology, OPN provides the opportunity to watch online the live broadcast on any device - from smartphones to Smart TVs - ensuring that Ontarians across the province and around the world can follow their democracy in action wherever they are.

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