The British North America Act
Understanding the legal document that created Canada and defined the powers of the federal and provincial governments.
Key Questions
- 1What is the BNA Act and why is it important?
- 2How did the BNA Act divide power between governments?
- 3How did this act affect Indigenous sovereignty?
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