Legislative Assembly (Canada)

The Legislative Assembly in Canada is the elected lawmaking body for a province, similar to a state legislature in the U.S. It consists of Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) who represent different areas, or districts, within the province. The Assembly debates and passes laws, allocates government funding, and holds the executive branch accountable. Its responsibilities include shaping policies that affect daily life, such as education, health, and transportation. The Assembly operates within a parliamentary system, where the political party with the most MLAs typically forms the government, with the Premier serving as its leader.