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: 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: 1981-11-25 By: Canada (Parliament) Citation: Canada, House of Commons Debates, 32nd Parl, 1st Sess, 1981 at 13243. Other formats: Click here to view the original document (PDF). PETITION MRS. MITCHELL-THE CONSTITUTION-REQUEST FOR DELETION OF SECTION 33 OF CHARTER [Page 13243] [English] Mrs. Margaret Mitchell (Vancouver East): Madam Speaker, it is my duty to present a petition to the House sponsored by the Ad Hoc Committee of Canadian Women on the Constitution. This petition asks for the removal of the override section, Section 33, from the Charter of… Read more Canada, House of Commons Debates, “Mrs. Mitchell—The Constitution—Request for Deletion of Section 33 of Charter”, 32nd Parl, 1st Sess (25 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: Howard Leeson, Government of Saskatchewan Citation: Telex from Howard Leeson to Jean Chrétien et al (23 November 1981). 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. M+ JUSTICE OTT INT GOV AFF REG NOVEMBER 23, 1981 TO: HON JEAN CHRETIEN, MINISTER OF JUSTICE, OTTAWA FROM: HOWARD LEESON, DEPUTY MINISTER SASKATCHEWAN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS I have been asked to propose a minor wording change to section 28 to… Read more Telex from Howard Leeson (SK) to Jean Chrétien et al re Section 28 (23 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) →