The Constitution Act, 1867, originally enacted as the British North America Act, 1867, is the foundational enactment of the Constitution of Canada. The act created Canada, a federal country, and defines much of its structure, including the Parliament of Canada, the executive, parts of the court…
19th Century · 1st July
The British North America Act takes effect as the Province of Canada, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia join into confederation to create the modern nation of Canada. John A. Macdonald is sworn in as the first Prime Minister of Canada. This date is commemorated annually in Canada as Canada Day, a national holiday.
1867
Year of Event
159
Years Ago