Document Information Date: 2023-07-12 [Updated: 2025-08-07) By: PrimaryDocuments.ca Citation: PrimaryDocuments.ca, Section 15(2), Affirmative Action: Compilation of primary documents to assist in interpreting the original public meaning of Section 15(2) 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 15(2). This… Read more REPORT: Affirmative Action, Section 15(2) of the Constitution Act, 1982 →
Document Information Date: 1982-03-25 By: Canada (Parliament) Citation: Canada, House of Commons Debates, 32nd Parl, 1st Sess, 1982 at 15803. Other formats: Click here to view the original document (PDF). […] Hon. Lloyd Axworthy (Minister of Employment and Immigration): Madam Speaker, I am very pleased that the hon. member asked that question because it gives us the opportunity to explain that over the past several months we have been engaged in a very active discussion about affirmative action programs with the business community. As the bon. member knows, two parliamentary… Read more Canada, House of Commons Debates, “Request for Compulsory Action Program”, 32nd Parl, 1st Sess (25 March 1982) →
Document Information Date: 1981-12-02 By: Canada (Parliament) Citation: Canada, House of Commons Debates, 32nd Parl, 1st Sess, 1981 at 13632-13663. Other formats: Click here to view the original document (PDF). GOVERNMENT ORDERS THE CONSTITUTION RESOLUTION RESPECTING CONSTITUTION ACT, 1981 The House resumed, from Tuesday, December 1, consideration of the amended motion of Mr. Chrétien: THAT, WHEREAS in the past certain amendments to the Constitution of Canada have been made by the Parliament of the United Kingdom at the request and with the consent of Canada; AND WHEREAS it is in… Read more Canada, House of Commons Debates, “Resolution Respecting Constitution Act, 1981”, 32nd Parl, 1st Sess (2 December 1981) →
Document Information Date: 1981-11-26 By: Canada (Parliament) Citation: Canada, House of Commons Debates, 32nd Parl, 1st Sess, 1981 at 13311-13347 & 13355-13369. Other formats: Click here to view the original document (PDF). GOVERNMENT ORDERS [Translation] THE CONSTITUTION RESOLUTION RESPECTING CONSTITUTION ACT, 1981 The House resumed, from Wednesday, November 25, consideration of the amended motion of Mr. Chrétien: THAT, WHEREAS in the past certain amendments to the Constitution of Canada have been made by the Parliament of the United Kingdom at the request and with the consent of Canada; AND WHEREAS… Read more Canada, House of Commons Debates, “Resolution Respecting Constitution Act”, 32nd Parl, 1st Sess (26 November 1981) →
Document Information Date: 1981-11-24 By: Canada (Parliament) Citation: Canada, House of Commons Debates, 32nd Parl, 1st Sess, 1981 at 13164-13226. Other formats: Click here to view the original document (PDF). [English] THE CONSTITUTION RESOLUTION RESPECTING CONSTITUTION ACT, 1981 […] [Page 13194] Mr. Hal Herbert (Vaudreuil): Madam Speaker, when my remarks were interrupted by the adjournment motion last evening, I had said that I accept that the inclusion of the Canada clause is the best we can expect in the circumstances. Obviously I am acknowledging that I would have liked something… Read more Canada, House of Commons Debates, “Resolution Respecting Constitution Act”, 32nd Parl, 1st Sess (24 November 1981) →
Document Information Date: 1981-11-24 By: Canada (House of Commons) Citation: Canada, Parliament, House of Commons Journals, 32nd Parl, 1st Sess, 1981 at 4101-4131. Other formats: Click here to view the original document (PDF). The House resumed debate on the motion of Mr. Chrétien, seconded by Mr. Pinard,- THAT, WHEREAS in the past certain amendments to the Constitution of Canada have been made by the Parliament of the United Kingdom at the request and with the consent of Canada; AND WHEREAS it is in accord with the status of Canada as… Read more Canada, House of Commons Journals, [Proposed Charter of Rights] 32nd Parl, 1st Sess (24 November 1981) →
Document Information Date: 1981-11-23 By: Canada (Parliament) Citation: Canada, House of Commons Debates, 32nd Parl, 1st Sess, 1981 at 13082-13147. Other formats: Click here to view the original document (PDF). THE CONSTITUTION RESOLUTION RESPECTING CONSTITUTION ACT, 1981 [English] The House resumed from Friday, November 20, 1981, consideration of the motion of Mr. Chrétien: […] [Page 13112] Madam Speaker: Just before we proceed, I want to tell the House that I have examined the amendment proposed by the right hon. member for Yellowhead (Mr. Clark), seconded by the hon. member for… Read more Canada, House of Commons Debates, “Resolution Respecting Constitution Act”, 32nd Parl, 1st Sess (23 November 1981) →
Document Information Date: 1981-11-20 By: Canada (Parliament) Citation: Canada, House of Commons Debates, 32nd Parl, 1st Sess, 1981 at 12982-13060. Other formats: Click here to view the original document (PDF). THE CONSTITUTION RESOLUTION RESPECTING CONSTITUTION ACT, 1981 [Page 12982] [Translation] On the Order: Government Notices of Motions. [Page 12983] November 18, 1981 The Minister of Justice THAT, WHEREAS in the past certain amendments to the Constitution of Canada have been made by the Parliament of the United Kingdom at the request and with the consent of Canada; AND WHEREAS it… Read more Canada, House of Commons Debates, “Resolution Respecting Constitution Act”, [Proposed Charter Draft dated Nov. 18] 32nd Parl, 1st Sess (20 November 1981) →