| description: | First Parliament Of Lower Canada Seen In This Photo Was A Turbulent Affair. Note The Upturned Chairs And The Papers On The Floor.There Was Friction Between The English And French Representatives Over The Official Use Of The French Language. Bilingualism Was Recognized In Fact But Did Not Achieve Full Status Until Condederation In 1867. In December Of 1792, Fifty Members, Two From Each District, Took Their Seats For The First Parliament Of Lower Canada With The Stormy Election Of Jean Antoine Panet To The Speaker'S Chair |