5th Parliament of Upper Canada


The 5th Parliament of Upper Canada was opened 2 February 1809. Elections in Upper Canada had been held in May 1808. All sessions were held at York, Upper Canada and sat at the Parliament Buildings of Upper Canada. This parliament was dissolved 1 May 1812 by the Administrator of the Government Isaac Brock who had been frustrated in his efforts to pass legislation preparing the colony for war with the United States.
This House of Assembly of the 5th Parliament of Upper Canada had four sessions 2 February 1809 to 6 March 1812:
SessionsStartEnd
1st2 February 18099 March 1809
2nd1 February 181012 March 1810
3rd1 February 181113 March 1811
4th1 February 18126 March 1812