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For a few types of constitutional amendments that relate only to the administration of the Parliament of Canada (for example, a constitutional amendment to revoke a certain type of parliamentary privilege), the Parliament of Canada can enact the change without any provincial involvement. (The Senate has an absolute veto over any such constitutional amendments.)
For most types of constitutional amendments, the Senate and Commons pass the amendment, and seven out of ten provincial legislatures (for provinces that represent at least 50% of the population of the provinces at the time) must pass resolutions that agree to the amendment. (The Senate can only block such a constitutional amendment for up to one hundred eighty days, should the Commons and provincial legislatures agree.)
For some types of constitutional amendments that make changes to key institutions (for example, changes to the Queen, the Governor General, or the Lieutenant Governors), the amendment must not only be passed by the Senate and Commons, but all ten of the provincial legislatures. The refusal of the amendment by any one of the provinces would defeat the constitutional amendment. (The Senate can only block such an amendment, as above, for one hundred eighty days.)
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What Canadian prime minister was responsible for patriating the Canadian constitution?
Pierre Elliot Trudeau
What Canadian Prime Minister was responsible for repatriating the Canadian Constitution?
Pierre Elliot Trudeau
What is the constitution act 1867?
The British North America Act of 1867 is the Canadian Constitution. It is Canada's basic law, that through which all other laws are interpreted.
Why were the 1780's called the critical period?
The 1780's were called the critical period because it was the first time the rules for the new country were put into place. The Continental Congress did not know if the first Constitution would work. In 1787, however, the Constitution had to be amended and changed to include the rights of the people as well as the government.
Is quebec a part of the Canadian Constitution and if so when did they join?
No they are not. Quebec refused to sign because the federal government didn't grant all their demands (recognition as a distinct society..,). Not so long ago, a Quebec provincial motion had been passed stating the 5 conditions needed to agree to sign, BUT the Constitution does apply in the province anyway.
How constitution is amended in British parliament?
There is no British Constitution, so it cannot be amended.
How many times has the constitution been amended?
The U. S. Constitution has been amended twenty seven times.The Constitution, has been amended 17 times since the first 10.
Can preamble of Indian constitution can be amended?
it can be amended by special majority
How many times the preamble to the US Constitution was amended?
The preamble to the US Constitution has never been amended.
Why was the constitution amended to include a bill of rights?
Why was the US Constitution amended to include all bill of rights
Why was the us Constitution amended to include the bill of rights?
Why was the US Constitution amended to include all bill of rights
Why was the us constitution amended to include a bill of rights?
Why was the us constitution amended to include all bill of rights
What has the US Constitution amended over?
what I think is that they amended the Constitution to reduce the risks and give its citizens a few basic rights
Has the constitution been amended?
yes
Can the state constitution be amended?
Yes
Who or what can the US Constitution be changed by?
The U.S. Constitution can't be changed only amended. It can only be amended by two thirds vote of the senate
How many times has the preamble of the Indian constitution been amended so far?
It has been amended only once!
