1982
1987
1982, the same year Canada got its Constitution from the British.
1917
Canada was the first country to be created by legislation. The British North America Act (now the Constitution Act) created Canada on July 1, 1867.
August 19
Canada did not sign the U.S. Constitution, because Canada is not part of the United States.The Constitution of Canada was signed in 1867 as an act of the British Parliament, officially called the British North America Act 1867. In 1982, the Canadian constitution was officially patriated, meaning that it stands on its own under Canada's sovereign authority, rather than being officially under the authority of the British Parliament. The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms is part of the 1982 constitution.
As old as Canada is.
Terry Fox did receive the Order Of Canada
Canada gradually gained independence from Great Britain through a series of legislative acts. The Statute of Westminster in 1931 marked a significant step, granting Canada legislative independence. However, full sovereignty was achieved with the patriation of the Constitution in 1982, which included the Canada Act, allowing Canada to amend its constitution without British approval.
the Charter is the supreme law of Canada
It was returned in 1982. Before that date, the constitution was in London, England, although Canada was an Independant country since 1867.
They receive a Compensation for their services' its in the Constitution. :)