Constitution of Canada: The British North America Act, 1867; Its Interpretation, Gathered from the Decisions of Courts, the Dicta of Judges, and the Opinions of Statesmen and Others; to which is Added The Québec Resolutions of 1864, and the Constitution of the United States"The British North America act, 1867, its interpretation, gathered from the decisions of courts, the dicta of judges, and the opinions of statesmen and others, to which is added The Quebec resolutions of 1864, and the constitution of the United States."--T.p. |
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... tion . I trust that in this country , there will always be found a desire carefully to study its institutions , and a resolution to destroy abuses wherever they exist , and to reform those institutions , wherever they can be usefully ...
... tion . I trust that in this country , there will always be found a desire carefully to study its institutions , and a resolution to destroy abuses wherever they exist , and to reform those institutions , wherever they can be usefully ...
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... noble Lord sets it down at 3,400,000 square miles , and this is considered as quite an accurate estima- tion of the extent of the Confederation , as now completed . ( the Provinces ) , there should be the most 18 INTRODUCTION .
... noble Lord sets it down at 3,400,000 square miles , and this is considered as quite an accurate estima- tion of the extent of the Confederation , as now completed . ( the Provinces ) , there should be the most 18 INTRODUCTION .
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... tion so far as our circumstances will permit . The Debates on Confederation in the 8th Provincial Parliament of Canada show the opinions that were entertained on such a Union . The Hon . A. A. Dorion said : It is evident from what has ...
... tion so far as our circumstances will permit . The Debates on Confederation in the 8th Provincial Parliament of Canada show the opinions that were entertained on such a Union . The Hon . A. A. Dorion said : It is evident from what has ...
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... tion will at once convince us that the Legislative , Executive , and Judiciary departments are by no means totally distinct and separate from each other . The Executive Magistrate forms an integral part of the Legislative department ...
... tion will at once convince us that the Legislative , Executive , and Judiciary departments are by no means totally distinct and separate from each other . The Executive Magistrate forms an integral part of the Legislative department ...
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... tion of those who seek to impeach the judgment under review , and it is not pretended that the decision is upon the point now in question . An action of trespass and false imprisonment having been brought against the Governor of Minorca ...
... tion of those who seek to impeach the judgment under review , and it is not pretended that the decision is upon the point now in question . An action of trespass and false imprisonment having been brought against the Governor of Minorca ...
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Page 393 - Vice-President, declaring what officer shall then act as President, and such officer shall act accordingly until the disability be removed or a President shall be elected. 7. The President shall, at stated times, receive for his services a compensation which shall neither be increased nor...
Page 309 - Such Works as, although wholly situate within the Province, are before or after their Execution declared by the Parliament of Canada to be for the general Advantage of Canada or for the Advantage of Two or more of the Provinces.
Page 234 - Local Works and Undertakings, other than such as are of the following Classes, — a. Lines of Steam or other Ships, Railways, Canals, Telegraphs, and other Works and Undertakings, connecting the Province, with any other or others of the Provinces, or extending beyond the Limits of the Province : b.
Page 162 - It shall be lawful for the Queen, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate and House of Commons, to make laws for the peace, order, and good government of Canada, in relation to all matters not coming within the classes of subjects by this Act assigned exclusively to the Legislatures of the Provinces...
Page 331 - So, if a law be in opposition to the Constitution, if both the law and the Constitution apply to a particular case, so that the court must either decide that case conformably to the law, disregarding the Constitution, or conformably to the Constitution, disregarding the law, the court must determine which of these conflicting rules governs the case. This is of the very essence of judicial duty.
Page 394 - Treason against the United States shall consist only in levying war against them or in adhering to their enemies, giving them aid and comfort. No person shall be convicted of treason, unless on the testimony of two witnesses to the same overt act, or on confession in open court.
Page 136 - There shall be, between all the territories of the United States, and the territories of the republic of Costa Rica, a reciprocal freedom of commerce. The subjects and citizens of the two countries, respectively...
Page 245 - Looking, then, to the common law, from whence came the right which the Constitution protects, we find that when private property is "affected with a public interest, it ceases to be juris privati only.
Page 194 - The imposition of punishment by fine, penalty, or imprisonment for enforcing any law of the province made in relation to any matter coming within any of the classes of subjects enumerated in this section: 16.
Page 324 - In and for each Province the Legislature may exclusively make Laws in relation to Education, subject and according to the following Provisions : — (1) Nothing in any such Law shall prejudicially affect any Right or Privilege with respect to Denominational Schools which any Class of Persons have by Law in the Province at the Union...