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It became independent independent in 1867 but the the "head of state" is still the queen of england.
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No, Her Majesty is Queen of Canada in her own right, and not by virtue of being Queen of any other country. The Crowns are separate, and the Canadian Crown exists on its own.
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∙ 12y agoCanada is considered a sovereign nation and has been a sovereign nation since 1867, 1931, or at the latest, 1982. Even though Canada as Queen Elizabeth II as it's monarch, it is as Queen of Canada, and no longer as Queen of the UK.
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The sovereignty of Canada has been debatable throughout it's history. The British North America Act of 1867 is the beginning of "Canada" as a nation, but not totally sovereign.
The Statute of Westminster (1931) transferred several political powers from the UK parliament to the Canadian Parliament. Some see this as the marker of Canada as a sovereign nation.
Others still don't see Canada as a truly independent nation until 1982. It was this year that Prime Minister Trudeau "brought home" or patriated the Canadian Constitution. Until then, any changes to the Canadian Constitution had to be passed by the British legislature.
Since then, Canada is as sovereign as a nation can be. However, Canada's federal government has slowly transferred many of its powers to the provinces, making Canada the most decentralized nation in the world. This question of decentralization is an entirely different topic of sovereignty altogether.
In conclusion, YES, Canada is a sovereign nation, but when it was gained is up for you to decide.
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∙ 8y agoyes, Canada is an independent nation and a member of the British Commonwealth.
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Is canada a state of america?
No, although Canada borders a couple states in the United States it is not a state. Canada is it's own country, and will never be a state unless it is bought by the United States, but Canada would be a huge state.
Is Canada represented on the World political map?
Yes. Because Canada is its own country and has its own political views it is represented on the World political map. You can find a detailed listing on the internet.
Is Canada a city or country?
Canada is a country not a city
Is Canada a country or territory?
Canada is a country in North America.
Is Japan or Canada better?
Japan and Canada are both generous polite countries in my mind Canada is a much NICER country and japan is a really POLITE country but the main basis boils down to economy and pollution in which Canada wins but I encourage you to reach your own consensus
Is Canada part of a country?
Canada is its own country.
What is the name of the country for Canada?
Canada is its own country and it is called Canada.
Is Canada a state of Australia?
No Canada is its own country.
What state is Canada in?
Canada is not in any state. Canada is its own country.
What country is Canada part of?
Canada is its own country, but has political ties with Great Britain.
Which country is Canada located?
Canada is its own country. It is located in the continent of North America.
How Canada got its own country?
Canada is not a country omg its one of the 82 states of mexico
Is Canada part of the us states?
No. Canada is it's own country
What do you usually do on Canada Day?
Have fun, Celebrate Canada being its own country,
Has Canada ever applied for statehood?
No, of course not. Canada is it's own country.
What year did Canada become part of the US?
It hasn't. Canada is its own country.
What country does Stephen Harper own?
He doesn't own any country, but he's currently the Prime Minister of Canada.
