The Canadian constitution / by Adam Dodek.

Toronto, Ontario : Dundurn Press, 2024.

3rd edition

202142

Canada. -- Supreme Court.

Constitutional history -- Canada.

Constitutional law -- Canada.

Constitutions -- Canada.

Foreword by the Right Honourable Beverley McLachlin, P.C ; former Chief Justice of Canada

Introduction: how this book came about

1. A short history of the Canadian Constitution

2. The Constitution Act, 1867

3. The Constitution Act, 1982

4. The Supreme Court of Canada

5. Justices of the Supreme Court of Canada

6. Key constitutional cases

7. Key dates in Canadian constitutional history

8. Interesting facts about the constitution and the Supreme Court

Appendix A: Additional sources on the Constitution of Canada

Appendix B: Index to the Constitution Acts, 1867 and 1982.

The Canadian Constitution makes Canada’s Constitution readily accessible to readers. It includes the complete text of the Constitution Acts of 1867 and 1982, accompanied by an explanation of what each section means, along with a glossary of key terms, a short history of the Constitution, and a timeline of important constitutional events. The Canadian Constitution explains how the Supreme Court of Canada works and describes the people and issues involved in leading constitutional cases. - Publisher's website.

Previous edition 2016.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

9781459752931

x, 210 pages : illustrations, portraits ; 23 cm