Constitution of Canada: Constitution Act, 1867 & Constitution Act, 1982

The Constitution of CanadaConstitution Act, 1867 & Constitution Act, 1982

Discover the foundational legal documents that shaped modern Canada.

This complete paperback edition brings together the full text of the Constitution Act, 1867 and the Constitution Act, 1982 - the two core pillars of Canadian constitutional law.

The Constitution Act, 1867 (formerly known as the British North America Act) established Canada as a nation, creating the framework of the federal government and defining the constitutional relationship between the provinces and the federal authority.

The Constitution Act, 1982 transformed Canada's constitutional system by patriating the Constitution and introducing the historic Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms - one of the most influential human rights instruments in the world. It also includes key provisions regarding constitutional amendments, Indigenous rights, equalization, and the rule of law.

Whether you are a law student, lawyer, scholar, public servant, historian, or engaged citizen, this edition offers direct access to the documents that continue to define Canadian democracy, governance, and civil liberties.

• Full text of the Constitution Act, 1867
• Full text of the Constitution Act, 1982
• Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
• Constitutional amendment procedures
• Indigenous rights provisions
• Clear formatting for comfortable reading
• Ideal for academic, professional, and personal reference

A timeless legal and historical reference for every Canadian library.