Constitution Act, 1871
The Constitution Act, 1871 (UK), 34 & 35 Vict, c 28, is an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom and forms part of the Constitution of Canada. It was originally known as the British North America Act, 1871, but it was renamed by the Constitution Act, 1982.
| Act of Parliament | |
Parliament of the United Kingdom | |
| Long title | An Act respecting the establishment of Provinces in the Dominion of Canada. |
|---|---|
| Citation | 34 & 35 Vict. c. 28 |
| Territorial extent | Canada |
| Dates | |
| Royal assent | 29 June 1871 |
| Commencement | 29 June 1871 |
| Other legislation | |
| Relates to | Manitoba Act, 1870 |
| Text of statute as originally enacted | |
| Text of the British North America Act 1871 as in force today (including any amendments) within the United Kingdom, from legislation.gov.uk. | |
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