Federal Legislation – The Legislative Process
Before embarking into legislative research, it helps to understand the particulars of the legislative process in Canada, particularly how bills become law and the structure of a bill.
NOTE: This module will focus on the federal legislative process. The legislative process in place in the Province of Ontario is similar but different. You will learn how in the Introduction to Public Law and Legislation course. However should you be interested in learning more now, please see "How Bills become Law” on the Legislative Assembly of Ontario website: http://www.ontla.on.ca/web/go2.jsp?Page=/bills/bills_main
Canada's Parliamentary System
Canada's three "branches” of government are indicated below:
