Constitutional Act (1867)

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:legislation
gptkbp:allows provinces to create their own laws
gptkbp:amended_by gptkb:Statute_of_Westminster,_1931
Canada Act, 1982
gptkbp:created federal system of government
gptkbp:defines powers of the federal and provincial governments
gptkbp:effective_date July 1, 1867
gptkbp:enacted_by gptkb:Parliament_of_the_United_Kingdom
gptkbp:established gptkb:Dominion_of_Canada
gptkb:Supreme_Court_of_Canada
gptkb:House_of_Commons_of_Canada
gptkb:Senate
the principle of parliamentary sovereignty
the framework for economic development
the principle of responsible government
the framework for provincial governments
the framework for environmental protection
the framework for intergovernmental relations
the framework for public safety
the framework for scientific research
the framework for social services
the framework for urban planning
the principle of equal representation
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Constitutional Act (1867)
gptkbp:included provisions for taxation
provisions for amendments
provisions for civil rights
provisions for the judiciary
provisions for public health
provisions for public transportation
provisions for labor relations
provisions for public debt
provisions for disaster management
provisions for immigration
sections on trade and commerce
provisions for cultural institutions
sections on education
provisions for public broadcasting
provisions for the census
gptkbp:influenced subsequent Canadian constitutional documents
gptkbp:influenced_by British constitutional law
gptkbp:is_divided_into Canada into provinces
gptkbp:is_recognized_as Indigenous rights
the importance of education
the rights of minorities
the importance of cultural heritage
French and English languages
the importance of community development
the importance of historical preservation
the importance of technological advancement
the importance of international relations
the importance of trade relations
the need for a national defense
the importance of sports and recreation
gptkbp:previous_name gptkb:British_North_America_Act,_1867
gptkbp:provides gptkb:federal_government
gptkb:Governor
the establishment of a national bank
the appointment of judges
representation by population
the establishment of a national currency
the establishment of a national police force
the establishment of a national library
the establishment of a postal service
the establishment of a national education system
the division of powers
the establishment of a national health care system
the establishment of a national railway
the establishment of municipalities
gptkbp:ratified_by gptkb:British_North_America_Act,_1867
the provinces of Canada
gptkbp:replaced_by gptkb:Constitution_Act,_1982
gptkbp:significance foundation of Canadian Confederation
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Constitutional_Act_(1791)
gptkbp:bfsLayer 8