POLSCI 1AA3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: Pierre Trudeau, Unanimous Consent, Patriation Reference
5 Dec 2018
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The constitution both allocates political power and sets limits to the exercise of political power. The canadian constitution is not a single document. It is (in practical application) made up of a number of different components, some written and some unwritten: The constitution act, 1867 (formerly known as the british. It establishes many of the foundations of the canadian state. However, it is silent or incomplete on others. Fundamental information buuuut does not provide much detail. Does not say much about right of individuals. Gives a lot of rights to government. Pm would request british state to make changes. Certain acts of legislation (both british and canadian) It is in the constitution act, 1982 that we find the charter of rights and freedoms. Formula that allows us to change constitution without going to another country. Court rulings clarify (and arguably establish) the meaning of the. Convention = long standing practices (things have been done for so long is this why)
