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Book SynopsisLaws of the Constitution: Consolidated gathers all of the historical and contemporary constitutional documents pertaining to Canada, its provinces, and its territories, organized thematically and topically for ease of reference and supported by comprehensive lists and a thorough index. The volume excludes overridden and irrelevant documents, making it a comprehensive yet focused and precise reference that presents the words, ideas, and documents that have brought the constitution into being. A must for academic libraries, Bur’s compilation is an indispensable resource for lawyers and scholars in Canadian constitutional law, as well as historians, political scientists, policy makers, and anyone interested in constitution-making.
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Table of ContentsPreface ix Constitutional Documents—Indexed xvii Laws xvii Cases xlv Texts xlvi Other Constitutional Laws xlvi 1. General Principles 1 2. Acquisition of Territory 11 3. Creation of Government 19 4. Acquisition of Property 37 5. Union, Transition to Union and Conditions of Union 49 6. Distribution of Powers 101 7. Executive Authority 115 8. Parliamentary Structures and Procedures 209 9. Distribution of Property 595 10. Territories, Parliamentary Structures and Procedures 639 11. Protection of Rights 817 12. Aboriginal Rights 835 13. Boundaries 843 14. Amendment of the Constitutions 877 Index 887
