In 1867, the British North America Act made Canada a self-governing dominion.
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∙ 2010-04-23 18:52:08The act of forming the commonwealth of Australia, or the merging of the independent states, was called "Federation".
its a model for the protection of human rights. it made canada a free and democratic society. it legally protects our basic rights. also it made us independant from britian
Canada's Constitution is the Constitution Act (formerly the British North America Act).
The British North America Act or Constitution Act took three provinces and created Canada. That wasNova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Canada.
Perhaps the most important event in Australia in 1900 was the passage of the Commonwealth of Australia Constitution Act on July 9. It established the Commonwealth of Australia.
The Canada Act 1982 contains the Canadian Constitution, and made Canada a sovereign country.
The British North America Act made Canada a British colony. Canada did not become entirely independent until 1980, with the repatriation of the constitution. Canada remains part of the British Commonwealth, however, and Queen Elizabeth II remains Canada's head of state, although that is purely a ceremonial position (as it is in England as well).
Canada isn't just a member of the Commonwealth of Nations - it's a Commonwealth Dominion, to which the British monarch holds the title of Head of State (thus, the Queen of England is also the Queen of Canada). Canada has long standing ties to the Crown. Canada's independence was done under the provisions of the Statute of Westminster Act 1931, and further reading on that will help explain how the act both gave the Dominion independence, but also ensured they would remain tied to the Crown.
Canada achieved independence from Great Britain with the passing of the British North America Act on the 1st July 1867. Canada remained a member of the the British Commonwealth.
The act of forming the commonwealth of Australia, or the merging of the independent states, was called "Federation".
The British North America Act of 1867.
Clearly, the constitution act of 1867, due to the fact that it made Canada a nation.
After World War I, Canada and other Commonwealth countries felt the need for more independence. The Statute of Westminster was part of the process to grant full independence to many of the Commonwealth states. There was discussion between provincial governments of Canada vs. the federal government of Canada about the effect of The Statute of Westminster on the Canadian Constitution.
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Canada was classed as a Bristish Colony. In 1763 the British took until 1867. With the passing of the British North America Act in 1867, Canada became a Dominion in the British Commonwealth and John A. Macdonald became Canada's first prime minister. It remained a colony of Britain
Canada Day (Canada's "birthday") is celebrated on the date the Dominion was founded : July 1, 1867. It was the day the British North America Act, aka the Constitution Act, was made effective.
Her Majesty's title in Canada is as follows:Elizabeth the Second, by the Grace of God of the United Kingdom, Canada and Her other Realms and Territories Queen, Head of the Commonwealth, Defender of the Faith.Her Majesty's title is prescribed by section 2 of the Royal Style and Titles Act.