The Constitution Act, 1867
(THE BRITISH NORTH AMERICA ACT, 1867)
30 & 31 Victoria, c. 3.
An Act for the Union of Canada, Nova Scotia, and New
Brunswick, and the Government thereof; and for Purposes connected
therewith.
(29th March, 1867.)
WHEREAS the Provinces of Canada, Nova Scotia and New
Brunswick have expressed their Desire to be federally united into
One Dominion under the Crown of the United Kingdom of Great
Britain and Ireland, with a Constitution similar in Principle to
that of the United Kingdom:
And whereas such a Union would conduce to the Welfare of the
Provinces and promote the Interests of the British Empire:
And whereas on the Establishment of the Union by the
Authority of Parliament it is expedient, not only that the
Constitution of the Legislative Authority in the Dominion be
provided for, but also that the Nature of the Executive
Government therein be declared:
And whereas it is expedient that Provision be made for the
eventual Admission into the Union of other Parts of British North
America:
Constitution Act 1867