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Constitutional Act

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Constitutional Act

 or Canada Bill

(1791) British law repealing certain portions of the Quebec Act of 1774. The new act provided a more democratic constitution for the area, establishing an elected legislature for each province, the first in that part of Canada, and a governor and an executive council appointed by the crown. Bills could originate in the legislature, but they could be disallowed by the crown.
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Under section 91(15) of the Constitutional Act 1867 the federal government enjoys exclusive jurisdiction on "Banking, Incorporation of Banks, and the Issue of Paper Money.
Is marriage protected under the constitution? by Elahi, Khandakar / Catholic Insight
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