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Canada Act 1982

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Primacy of Consitution of Canada

52(1)The Constitution of Canada is the supreme law of Canada, and any law that is inconsistent with the provisions of the Constitution is, to the extent of the inconsistency, of no force or effect.

Constitution of Canada

(2)The Constitution of Canada includes

(a)the Canada Act 1982, including this Act ;

(b)the Acts and orders referred to in the schedule ; and

(c)any amendment to any Act or order referred to in paragraph (a) or (b).

Amendments to the Constitution of Canada

(3)Amendments to the Constitution of Canada shall be made only in accordance with the authority contained in the Constitution of Canada.

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