Evolution of the Ontario Standing Orders Since 1985‪.‬

Westminster style government is steeped in a thousand year tradition. Many of the processes originate in historical rights or reactions to external events rather than as conscious decisions. Ontario shares this long parliamentary history but over the last few decades, the province has undergone a number of radical changes. These have, in turn, altered the operation and political culture of the Legislative Assembly. This article will discuss changes in Ontario's Parliament since 1985 and reactions to those changes. It will also suggest ways to improve the work of the Legislature. **********