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Constitution Act, 1982 [1 record]

Record 1 2018-05-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Laws and Regulations
  • Constitutional Law
OBS

The Constitution Act, 1982 was enacted as Schedule B to the Canada Act 1982, 1982, c. 11 (U.K.).

OBS

The Constitution Act, 1982 enshrined the Charter of Rights and Freedoms in the Constitution, and completed the unfinished business of Canadian independence — allowing Canadians to amend their own Constitution without requiring approval from Britain.

Key term(s)
  • Constitution Act

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de lois et de règlements
  • Droit constitutionnel
OBS

La Loi constitutionnelle de 1982 a été adoptée comme annexe B de la Loi de 1982 sur le Canada, 1982, ch. 11 (R.-U.).

OBS

La Loi constitutionnelle de 1982 [...] intègre la Charte canadienne des droits et libertés à la Constitution, [et] règle la question laissée en suspens de l'indépendance du Canada, permettant aux Canadiens d'amender leur Constitution sans demander d'abord le consentement britannique.

Key term(s)
  • Loi constitutionnelle

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Títulos de leyes y reglamentos
  • Derecho constitucional
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