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Section 35 of the Constitution Act, 1982 recognizes and affirms the existing Aboriginal and treaty rights of the Aboriginal peoples of Canada. It identifies Indian, Inuit and Métis peoples for this provision.
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The Canadian Citizenship Act came into effect on 1 January 1947. It established Canadian citizenship as a distinct legal category, an important development in Canada’s evolving national identity.
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The Statute of Westminster, 1931 recognized the Dominions’ legal autonomy. Canada retained a reservation concerning amendments to the British North America Acts; domestic constitutional amendment procedures followed in 1982.
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Many women gained the federal vote in 1918 when the gender barrier was removed. Other eligibility restrictions still excluded some women, so the change did not establish universal voting rights.
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The federal government introduced a head tax on Chinese immigrants in 1885. This discriminatory measure was distinct from the restrictive Chinese Immigration Act adopted in 1923, which severely limited Chinese immigration.
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In 1870, representatives of the English- and French-speaking Red River communities met in the Convention of Forty and agreed on demands to present to Ottawa. The convention declared a provisional government with Louis Riel as president.
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Inuit Nunangat comprises four Inuit land claim regions: the Inuvialuit Settlement Region, Nunavut, Nunavik and Nunatsiavut. It is the Inuit homeland in Canada, extending across more than the territory of Nunavut.
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The National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation reports that more than 150,000 children attended Indian Residential Schools. The system separated Indigenous children from their families and cultures and caused lasting harm.
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Treaties establish continuing rights and obligations between Indigenous signatories and the Crown. Historic and modern agreements form part of Canada’s treaty relationships; their particular terms and circumstances differ.
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Provinces exercise constitutionally recognized legislative powers. Territorial governments exercise powers delegated under federal legislation. Devolution has transferred additional responsibilities to territorial governments over time.
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Photo: OhanaUnited · Photo licence: CC BY-SA 4.0 · Credit & contextEach member of Parliament represents a constituency in the House of Commons. Members consider legislation, work on committees and carry out duties in their constituencies as well as in Parliament.
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Section 3 of the Canada Elections Act defines a qualified elector as a Canadian citizen who is at least 18 years old on polling day. Registration and identification are separate parts of the voting process.
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A federal bill must be adopted in identical form by the House of Commons and the Senate and receive royal assent to become law. Its provisions may come into force at a later date.
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Photo: Kelvin Chan · Photo licence: CC BY-SA 4.0 · Credit & contextThe prime minister and Cabinet must answer to the House of Commons for their actions. The government must maintain the confidence of the House to remain in office under Canada’s system of responsible government.
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Canada has a federal system. Its Constitution distributes legislative powers between the federal Parliament and provincial legislatures, rather than placing every area of government under one legislature.
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The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms is part of Canada’s Constitution. It protects rights and freedoms, subject to constitutionally permitted limits. Some protections apply specifically to Canadian citizens.
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Photo: Ethan Sahagun · Photo licence: CC BY 4.0 · Credit & contextCanada patriated its Constitution in 1982. The constitutional changes included procedures allowing amendments to be made in Canada, instead of relying on the United Kingdom for major changes.
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Photo: DXR / Daniel Vorndran · Photo licence: CC BY-SA 4.0 · Credit & contextThe Constitution Act, 1867, originally called the British North America Act, is one of the texts forming Canada’s Constitution. It sets out important institutions and governmental powers.
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Section 35(2) of the Constitution Act, 1982 names Indian, Inuit, and Métis peoples in its description of the Aboriginal peoples of Canada.
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The name Canada is generally traced to kanata, a St. Lawrence Iroquoian word meaning village or settlement.
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Photo: Wilfredor · Photo licence: CC BY-SA 4.0 · Credit & contextCanada’s Parliament consists of the Crown, the Senate, and the House of Commons.
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Canadian law recognizes ice hockey as the national winter sport and lacrosse as the national summer sport.
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The maple tree was designated Canada’s national arboreal emblem in 1996.
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The beaver became an official Canadian symbol on 24 March 1975.
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