Tag Archives: Statute of Westminister

The Harper Government’s (Probably Unconstitutional) Bill on Succession to the Crown

Posted on 2013/01/30 by J.W.J. Bowden

The Parliament of Canada has just updated the Notice Paper of the House of Commons. The Minister of Justice will soon table a bill relating to succession to the Crown called An Act to assent to alterations in the law touching … Continue reading →

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Your Canada, Your Constitution Denies the Statute of Westminster and Patriation

Posted on 2012/06/27 by J.W.J. Bowden

Introduction Your Canada, Your Constitution (YCYC) has published the second of what may become a series of installments derived from the unscientific, inaccurate push poll that Harris-Decima conducted on its behalf between May 10th and May 20th. The constitutional sophists … Continue reading →

Posted in Articles and Books, Constitution (Written), Crown (Powers and Office), Monarchism v Republicanism, Reviews, The Personal Union | Tagged , , , , , , | 8 Comments

The Constitution Act, 1982 Includes More Than Just The Charter of Rights and Freedoms!

Posted on 2012/04/15 by J.W.J. Bowden

The Significance of Patriation After 50 years of intermittent effort, Canada finally achieved the patriation of its written constitution in 1982. “Patriation” meant primarily that the Parliament of Canada and the provincial legislatures as required could now amend its own … Continue reading →

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Review of Canada’s Constitutional Monarchy by Nathan Tidridge

Posted on 2012/01/16 by J.W.J. Bowden

Nathan Tidridge has written an excellent and accessible introduction to constitutional monarchy in Canada – its history, heraldic symbols, role in the constitution – and the evolution of the Crown in Canada and the Crown of Canada. Tidrigde effectively differentiates … Continue reading →

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No Discretion: On Royal Assent and the Governor General

Posted on 2011/12/12 by J.W.J. Bowden

Introduction Under our system of responsible government, the Sovereign or Governor General exercises his prerogative powers on the advice of the Crown-in-Council, and his constitutional powers relating to Parliament on the advice of the Prime Minister alone. Responsible government means … Continue reading →

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