Last Change:

08/19/2025

Constitution Acts of Canada, 1867 to 1982 (as consolidated up to 2024)

Year: 1867

Type: Domestic law

Rights Category: Asylum, Education, Freedom of movement, Health, Housing, land & property, Liberty & security of person, Nationality & facilitated naturalization, Social protection, Work & Workplace rights, Family life, Documentation

Link to external source: https://www.refworld.org/legal/legislation/natlegbod/1867/en/101568?prevDestination=search&prevPath=/search?keywords=Constitution+of+Canada+of+1867+with+Amendments+to+2011&order=desc&sm_country_name%5B%5D=Canada&sort=score&result=result-101568-en
Description

The Constitution is the supreme law establishing Canada's framework as a federal parliamentary democracy and constitutional monarchy. It defines the structure of government by dividing powers between the federal and provincial governments, outlines fundamental rights and freedoms through the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. 

 

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Canada's Constitution - Generic

Canada's Constitution - Generic