The 8th Parliament of Upper Canada was opened 31 January 1821. Elections in Upper Canada had been held in July 1820. All sessions were held at York, Upper Canada and sat in the second Parliament Buildings of Upper Canada. This parliament was dissolved 22 June 1824.
The House of Assembly of the 8th Parliament of Upper Canada had four sessions 31 January 1821 to 19 January 1824:[1] It sat at the second Parliament Buildings of Upper Canada until a fire destroyed it and moved to the York General Hospital.
This parliament saw the emergence of the power and conservative Family Compact with member Sir John Robinson, 1st Baronet, of Toronto.
| Sessions | Start | End | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 31 January 1821 | 14 February 1821 | |
| 2nd | 21 November 1821 | 17 January 1822 | |
| 3rd | 15 January 1823 | 19 March 1823 | |
| 4th | 11 November 1823 | 19 January 1824 |