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Canadian Law: Constitution and Charter of Rights

A guide to understanding federal, provincial and local law.

Constitution Acts including the Charter of Rights and Freedoms

As stated on the Department of Justice's website, "although there is no single constitution in Canadian law, the Constitution Act – a part of the Canada Act of 1982 – finally “patriated” or brought home from Great Britain Canada’s constitution as created by the BNA Act. The Constitution Act declares the Constitution of Canada to be the supreme law of Canada and includes some 30 acts and orders that are part of it." 

Finding Journal Articles on Canadian Law

Journal articles can be useful sources of information for almost any subject area. They contain current information or research, and are usually written on specific aspects of a topic.

Use research databases to search for articles on a specific topic. Databases can be accessed from off campus by current UFV students and employees.

Research Databases

The following databases have legal content as well as information on Canadian politics and government.

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