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Canada's History › Key Events
What is the British North America Act of 1867 now known as?
- The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
- The Canadian Bill of Rights
- The Statute of Westminster
- The Constitution Act, 1867
Why this is the correct answer
When Canada patriated its constitution in 1982, the British North America Act of 1867 was formally renamed the Constitution Act, 1867. It remains the foundational legal document establishing Canada's federal structure and the powers of Parliament.