Legislative session
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A legislative session is the period of time in which a legislature, in both parliamentary and presidential systems, is convened for the purpose of lawmaking, usually being one of two or more smaller d
A 16th-century depiction of the parliament of England in session, with King Edward I presiding
Parliament of Canada
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The Parliament of Canada is the federal legislature of Canada. The Crown, along with two chambers, form the bicameral legislature.
Legislative session
…one term, and the first legislative session of the following term, which is sometimes called an "election recess". In some legislatures, such as the Parliament of Canada, all orders of the body – bills, motions, etc. – are expunged at the start of a new session. In others, such as the German Bundestag, orders of the…
Centre Block Parliament Hill
The Senate
The House of Commons
Usher of the black rod, Kevin S. MacLeod, before the thrones in the Senate chamber, 2009