Constitution Act of 1982
- Canada singed the constitution act in 1982 making so that it then belonged to us
- It was repatriated and brought home to Canada
- Ten premiers met to draft the new constitution
- Quebec Premiers Rene Levesque did not sign the constitution as he felt it left quebec out
- An amending formula was brought in which meant Canada would no longer require British consent to change it
Summary
The new constitution act on 1982 brought Canada to own it, therefore no longer needing the british to sign off on new rules anymore. Levesque feeling left out, did not sign.
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