Document Information Date: 1886-07-03 By: John Sparrow David Thompson Citation: Despatch from John Sparrow David Thompson to John A. MacDonald (3 July 1886), at the Library and Archives Canada, MG26-A, Vol. 274, C-1683 Other formats: Click here to view the original document (PDF). Ottawa, 3rd July, 1886. My dear Sir John, I beg to enclose herewith the letter from Mr. Richey. I think it would be unfortunate if he should seek advice hereafter as to the course which he should pursue—as, for instance, in relation to summoning the legislature. We… Read more Despatch from John Sparrow David Thompson to John A. MacDonald (03 July 1886) →
Document Information Date: 1980 – 1982 By: Unknown Citation: Memorandum: Section 23 – Minority Language Education Rights (n.d.) Other formats: Click here to view the original document (PDF). Note: This document is discussed in an article that has been recently submitted to a peer-review journal. SECRET [Page 9A] 5a. Section 23 – Minority Language Education Rights Several issues have arisen in relation to this section both in the Committee proceedings and in discussions within the Quebec caucus, and on some issue the positions advocated are diametrically opposite. The p:incipal issues… Read more Memorandum: Section 23 – Minority Language Education Rights (n.d.) →
Document Information Date: 1980 – 1982 By: Unknown Citation: Note to Prime Minister, Section 10 (b) n.d. Other formats: Click here to view the original document (PDF). Note: This document is discussed in an article that has been recently submitted to a peer-review journal. PM In S. 10(b) the right to “retain and instruct counsel without delay” is modified by the phrase “an arrest” and has been given a narrow construction by the Supreme Court. In the U.S.A. the “Miranda” rule is much broader. Would you listen to an argument… Read more Note to Prime Minister, Section 10 (b) n.d. →
Edward Whelan, [The Quebec Conference], The Examiner (7 October 1864) Edward Whelan, [Quebec Conference] (10 October 1864) Edward Whelan, [Quebec Conference] (11 October 1864) Edward Whelan, [Quebec Conference] (12 October 1864) Edward Whelan, [Quebec Conference] (13 October 1864) Edward Whelan, [Quebec Conference] (14 October 1864) Edward Whelan, [Quebec Conference] (15 October 1864) Edward Whelan, [Quebec Conference] (16 October 1864) Edward Whelan, [Quebec Conference] (17 October 1864) Edward Whelan, [Quebec Conference] (18 October 1864) Edward Whelan, [Quebec Conference] (19 October 1864) Edward Whelan, [Quebec Conference] (20-21 October 1864) Edward Whelan, [Quebec… Read more COLLECTION: Hon. Edward Whelan’s (PEI) Informal Record at the Quebec Conference (October 1864) →
Letter from Samuel L. Tilley to Alexander T. Galt (10 November 1864), at the Library and Archives Canada, MG26-A, Vol. 51, 19943-19944 Letter from Charles Tupper to Alexander T. Galt (16 November 1864), at the Library and Archives Canada, MG26-A, Vol. 51, 19950-19951 Letter from John A. Macdonald to Charles Tupper (14 November 1864), at the Library and Archives Canada, MG26-A, Vol. 51, 19945-19947 Letter from Samuel L. Tilley to John A. Macdonald (23 November 1864), at the Library and Archives Canada, MG26-A, Vol. 51, 19952-19956 Letter from Charles Tupper… Read more COLLECTION: Correspondence re Quebec Resolutions (1864) →
Document Information Date: 2022-02-15 [Updated: 2025-08-08] By: PrimaryDocuments.ca Citation: PrimaryDocuments.ca, Section 28, Equality of the Sexes: Compilation of primary documents to assist in interpreting the public meaning of Section 28 of the Constitution Act, 1982, Third Ed. (August 2025). Other formats: Click here to view the original document (PDF). Please Note: Due to recent discoveries of new Charter drafts (which will be published in an upcoming academic paper and are available on our site), users are advised to consult this table, which has an up-to-date drafting history for Section 28.… Read more REPORT: Equality of the Sexes, Section 28 of the Constitution Act, 1982 →
Document Information Date: 2021-01-31 [Updated: 2025-08-08] By: PrimaryDocuments.ca Citation: PrimaryDocuments.ca, Section 33, The Notwithstanding Clause: Compilation of primary documents to assist in interpreting the public meaning of Section 33 of the Constitution Act, 1982, Fifth Ed. (August 2025). Other formats: Click here to view the original document (PDF). Please Note: This report is now out of date. Users are encouraged to supplement this report with three other sources from PrimaryDocuments.ca: 1) “Mapping the Limitations of the Notwithstanding Clause: The PrimaryDocuments.ca Drafting History for Section 33 of the Canadian Charter of… Read more REPORT: The Notwithstanding Clause, Section 33 of the Constitution Act, 1982 →
Document Information Date: 2021-12-06 By: Charles Dumais Other formats: Click here to view the original document (PDF). Please Note: The PDF and HTML below will not always align. The PDF serves as a record in time, whereas the HTML will constantly be updated. The PDF will be updated occasionally and all former versions of the report will be available for download when a new version is uploaded. For now, the PDF contains the original version of the report. Constitution Act, 1867: Section 92 & Constitution Act, 1982: Section 45 Compilation… Read more REPORT: Compilation of primary documents to assist in interpreting the English phrases: “Provincial Constitutions” or “Constitution of the Province” or “Local Constitutions” →