The British North America Act, 1867

"The British North America Act, 1867" by Anonymous is a constitutional document enacted in 1867. This foundational act created Canada as a federal country by uniting the provinces of Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick. It establishes the structure of Canadian government, including Parliament, the executive, and court systems, while defining the division of powers between federal and provincial governments. The document outlines how a new nation would govern itself under British constitutional principles.

The British North America Act, 1867, by Anonymous. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #5984.