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member of provincial parliament


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


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


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.
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adjournment


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.
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amendment


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.
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backbencher


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.
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ballot


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.
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bicameral


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.
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bill


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


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