The Constitutional History of Canada; Volume I

Book excerpt: This comprehensive work by Samuel James Watson traces the evolution of Canadian law and politics from the earliest colonial settlements to the present day. With a keen eye for detail and a rigorous academic approach, Watson uncovers the key events and personalities that have shaped Canada's constitutional history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.