The History of Ontario’s Legislative Research Office

With parliamentarians—particularly backbenchers—looking for more support in fulfilling their responsibilities to constituents as well as in lawmaking and oversight of government, demand for library research grew. Soon, it became apparent that a non-partisan research bureau focused on the needs of individual MPPs and legislative committees was the best path forward. In this article, the author examines the evolution of Ontario’s Legislative Research office.

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