1st Parliament of the Province of Canada

The 1st Parliament of the Province of Canada was in session from June 15, 1841 to 1843. Elections for the Legislative Assembly were held in the Province of Canada in April 1841. All sessions were held at Kingston, Canada West.

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• Canada East
• Canada West
• References

In 1841, the District Councils Act was passed which established a system of local government in Canada West based on district councils. Prior to 1841, local affairs were dealt with by the District Court of Quarter Sessions.

There were 41 seats in the Legislature of Canada East and 42 in Canada West.

The Speaker of this parliament was Austin Cuvillier.