A historical guide to how Canada’s Legislative Assembly ran business in 1860, showing rules for debate, private bills, and committee work.
This edition compiles the Rules, Orders, and Forms of Proceeding that shaped daily operations in the House. It covers how motions are made, how bills are introduced, and how committees manage private legislation, with bilingual excerpts that reflect the era.
- Learn how debates were structured, including who may speak and how divisions are recorded.
- Explore procedures for private bills, petitions, and the role of the Private Bill Office.
- See how committees are formed, how reports are produced, and how amendments are tracked.
- Understand the logistics of sessions, including timekeeping, quorums, and the management of witnesses.
Ideal for readers of historical parliamentary procedures and fans of 19th‑century governance.