The 8th Canadian Parliament was in session from August 19, 1896, until October 9, 1900.

The membership was set by the 1896 federal election on June 23, 1896.

It was controlled by a Liberal Party majority under Prime Minister Sir Wilfrid Laurier and the 8th Canadian Ministry.

The Official Opposition was the Conservative/Liberal-Conservative, led by Charles Tupper.

The Speaker was first James David Edgar, and later Thomas Bain.