British North America Act 1871
British North America Act 1871 (1871 c. 28)
- British North America Act 1871 (1871 c. 28)
- 1 Short title.
- 2 Parliament of Canada may establish new Provinces and provide for the constitution, &c. thereof.
- 3 Alteration of limits of Provinces.
- 4 Parliament of Canada may legislate for any territory not included in a Province.
- 5 Confirmation of Acts of Parliament of Canada 32 & 33 Vict. (Canadian) cap. 3. 33 Vict. (Canadian) cap. 3.
- 6 Limitation of powers of Parliament of Canada to legislate for an established Province.