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a thin, shelf-like projection extending horizontally from a vertical face such as a wall or cliff
a submerged, shelf-like ridge of rock or sediment lying just beneath the water's surface near shore
(Canada) the building where a provincial or territorial legislature meets
What does "ledge" mean in Canadian slang?
The structure is a clipped shortening of "legislature." It is used in Canada, especially in provincial politics and local news, to refer to the building where a provincial or territorial legislature meets, such as the Ontario Legislative Building or the British Columbia Parliament Buildings. People typically say "Protesters gathered at the ledge" or "I'm heading down to the ledge for question period." The term originated in Canadian political and media jargon during the 20th century, providing a convenient shorthand for reporters and locals, and remains common in news headlines and casual conversation in provincial capital cities.
(Canada) the group of elected officials in a provincial or territorial legislature
