The Constitution Of Canada In Its History And Practical Working (1917) (Paperback)

The Constitution of Canada in Its History and Practical Working is a book written by William Renwick Riddell and first published in 1917. The book provides a detailed analysis of the Canadian Constitution, tracing its evolution from the British North America Act of 1867 to the present day. It explores the historical, political, and legal context in which the Constitution was created and examines its practical workings in the Canadian federal system. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the division of powers between the federal and provincial governments, the role of the judiciary in interpreting the Constitution, and the mechanisms for amending the Constitution. It also discusses the challenges and controversies that have arisen in the application of the Constitution, such as the Quebec separatist movement and the debate over Indigenous rights. Overall, The Constitution of Canada in Its History and Practical Working is a comprehensive and insightful study of one of the most important documents in Canadian history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.