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Articles and Books
Albert, Richard & David R. Cameron. (2017). Canada in the World: Comparative Perspectives on the Canadian Constitution. Cambridge University Press: Cambridge.
An examination of both the Canadian Constitution and Charter of Rights and Freedoms, and their respective evolutions over time, by various legal and political scholars.
Recommended Websites
http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/const/index.html
The Canada Acts, from 1867 through 1982, are found at this website.
http://www.mapleleafweb.com/features/history-canadian-constitution
A very good historical review of Canada’s constitutional development, including a brief explanatory note on each of the amendments to the 1867 British North America Act.
http://www.parl.gc.ca/About/Parliament/SenatorEugeneForsey/Home/Index-e.html
Written by Eugene Forsey more than three decades ago and revised over the years, this remains a very readable, short explanation of Canada’s constitution and system of government, with a useful section comparing the principles of the Canadian and American constitutions.
http://www.constitutionnet.org/
ConstitutionNet was established as a joint initiative of International IDEA and Interpeace and is maintained by IDEA with funding from the Government of Norway. It aims to service the knowledge needs of an expanding group of those involved in constitution building around the world.
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/1402903173
The CBC clip, entitled ‘Bringing Home the Constitution,’ shows Prime Minister Trudeau and Queen Elizabeth II on the occasion of the patriation of the Constitution in 1982.
http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/c-31.8/page-1.html
The Clarity Act, 2000, which was the legislative response to the Supreme Court reference case on secession, is included at this site.