Patriation of the
Constitution of Canada 1982A Pictorial Record
Published by the Department of the Secretary of State of
Canada
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| Senator Harry Hays with Honourable Serge Joyal, and MP, co-presidents joint-committee of re-patriation of the Constitution, 1981 | The Honourable Serge Joyal and Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, and Prince Phillip, 1982. |
More than a century ago, the Fathers of Confederation had a vision of Canada as master of its destiny. They worked toward complete sovereignty for our nation. Constitution 1982 relives the development of their work to its completion on Apri117, 1982, with the patriation of the Canadian Constitution.
The proclamation of the Constitution Act, 1982 was a symbol, a promise and a commitment: a symbol of a generous vision of society, characterized by dialogue and consensus; a promise by Canadians, collectively, to cherish and protect this land of freedom; and finally, the commitment of an adult nation, conscious that there are no rights without duties, and no liberty without responsibility.
Constitution 1982 pays homage to all those who, over the years, have worked with faith and perseverance to help Canada achieve full political maturity .
The Prime Minister of Canada
Pierre Elliott Trudeau
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authority of The Honourable Serge Joyal, P.C. , M.P. Secretary of State of Canada Ottawa,
1983. Design: Gregory Gregory Limited Photo Editor: Neville Bell Typesetting: Nancy Poirier Typesetting Ltd. Printing: D .W .Friesen & Sons Ltd . (£) Minister of Supply and Services Canada 1983 Available
in Canada through Authorized Bookstore Agents and other bookstores or by mail from:
Canadian Government Publishing Centre Supply and Services Canada Ottawa, Canada, KlA 059 Catalogue Number: S2-117/1983-2 |