Bill 1 explained in plain English
An Act to perpetuate an ancient parliamentary right
Ontario legislature bill summary, status, timeline, sponsor, votes, and official sources.
At a glance
Official Legislative Assembly of Ontario snapshot for 41st Parliament, 1st Session. Representative vote breakdowns appear when the Assembly publishes an Ayes and Nays page for the bill.
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Bill 1 of Ontario's 41st Parliament reaffirms the historical parliamentary right to sit and act without the Crown's leave and to prioritize matters other than those mentioned by the Sovereign.
This bill, titled 'An Act to perpetuate an ancient parliamentary right,' is introduced before the Throne Speech. Its purpose is to reaffirm the historical right of the Legislative Assembly to convene and address matters independently of the Crown's explicit permission. The bill states that this practice dates back to at least 1558 and was formalized in 1604. It adopts the practice of introducing a "pro forma" bill, which is a ceremonial first bill, to explain and record the constitutional significance of this right.
- Introduces a "pro forma" bill, which is a ceremonial first bill.
- Explains and records the constitutional importance of the historical parliamentary right to sit and act without leave from the Crown.
- Asserts the Legislative Assembly's right to prioritize matters other than those mentioned by the Sovereign.
- Members of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario
- The Crown in relation to the Legislative Assembly of Ontario
- The established right of Parliament, through elected representatives, to sit and act without leave from the Crown.
- The right of the Legislative Assembly to give precedence to matters other than those expressed by the Sovereign.
- The practice dates back to at least 1558.
- The practice was codified by resolution of the House of Commons in 1604.
- Bill 1 was introduced for its first reading on July 3, 2014.
- The bill does not specify how this right will be exercised or any potential limitations.
- The bill does not detail the process or implications of giving precedence to matters other than those expressed by the Sovereign.
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