Constitution Act, 1871
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The Constitution Act, 1871 (UK), 34 & 35 Vict, c 28, is an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom and forms part of the Constitution of Canada.[2] It was originally known as the British North America Act, 1871, but it was renamed by the Constitution Act, 1982.[3]
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Act of Parliament | |
Long title | An Act respecting the establishment of Provinces in the Dominion of Canada. |
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Citation | 34 & 35 Vict. c. 28 |
Territorial extent | Canada |
Dates | |
Royal assent | 29 June 1871 |
Commencement | 29 June 1871 |
Other legislation | |
Relates to | Manitoba Act, 1870 |
Text of statute as originally enacted | |
Text of the British North America Act 1871 as in force today (including any amendments) within the United Kingdom, from legislation.gov.uk. |
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