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Royal Assent of the British North America Act

When
1867-03-29
Where
Parliament in Westminster
Part of
The British North America Act creates the Dominion of Canada

Queen Victoria granted royal assent to the British North America Act on March 29, 1867, following its passage in Parliament.

The bill passed the House of Commons on March 8, 1867, after previously passing the House of Lords. Queen Victoria gave the bill Royal Assent on March 29, 1867, setting July 1 as the date for union.

Sources

  1. John A. Macdonald Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-14
  2. Canadian Confederation Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-06

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