The Constitution Act of 1982: (apr 17, 1982 – apr 17, 1982)
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In 1982, Canada officially took control of its Constitution from Britain with the Constitution Act. This included the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, which guaranteed rights like freedom of speech. This was significant because it marked Canada’s full independence and guaranteed important rights for everyone in the country.Source:
Government of Canada. (n.d.). Constitution Act, 1982. Justice Laws Website. https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/const/const_index.html#:~:text=The%20Constitution%20Act%2C%201982%20contains,amending%20the%20Constitution%20of%20Canada.
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apr 17, 1982
apr 17, 1982
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