“session”

This page presents an official legal definition of “session” from a government source. Additional definitions will be added as jurisdictions publish them.

Jurisdiction: Canada Canada

One of the fundamental time periods into which a Parliament is divided, usually consisting of a number of separate sittings. Sessions are begun by a Speech from the Throne and are ended by prorogation or dissolution.

Source: Glossary of Parliamentary Terms for Intermediate Students (Parliament of Canada)