The British North America Act, 1867 by Anonymous

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Author Anonymous
Title The British North America Act, 1867
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Summary "The British North America Act, 1867" by Anonymous is a historical legislative document that was likely produced in the mid-19th century. This act serves as a crucial constitutional framework for the federation of Canada, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick into a single Dominion. It outlines the structure of government, the division of powers between federal and provincial authorities, and provisions for the admission of new provinces into the union, marking a significant moment in Canadian history. The content of the act details the establishment of Canada as a federated entity with its own executive, legislative, and judicial branches. It specifies the creation of four provinces—Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick—and describes the roles of the Governor General, the Parliament, and the Senate. Additionally, it sets forth the process for future alterations to the constitution and the governance of public resources and debts. The act embodies the principles of uniting distinct regions under a centralized federal government while providing a framework for provincial autonomy, thus laying the foundational governance for modern-day Canada. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class JL: Political science: Political inst. and pub. Admin.: America
Subject Constitutional law -- Canada
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EBook-No. 5984
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 29, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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