An individual, elected by the people, in a particular electoral district or constituency to represent them in the provincial parliament.

Elections held between general elections to replace members who have died or have resigned from the Legislative Assembly.

A bill which has been given first, second and third reading by the Legislature. It becomes law upon receiving the signature of the Lieutenant Governor signifying Royal Assent.

The period between the termination of a meeting of the House and the start of the next meeting. An interruption in the course of the same session.

A proposal by a member that seeks to modify a motion, or section of a bill, in order to increase its acceptability or to present a different proposal. All amendments are in the form of a motion altering the text of the original motion.

A "private member" who is not a minister, parliamentary assistant or leading member of the opposition. Historically, he or she occupied a back bench in the Legislative Chamber.

A paper for voting in an election which has the names of candidates running. Also refers to item numbers for Private Members Business; and to sequential votes for election of the Speaker.

A legislative body with two houses. For example, the Parliament of Canada has an upper and lower house - the Senate and the House of Commons.

A proposed law. Bills must go through three readings, usually a committee process and Royal Assent before they become law.

The government's estimates on how much their programs will cost and where they will get the money to pay for them.