The British North America Act 1867

The British North America Act of 1867 was a key piece of legislation that united three British colonies—Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and the Province of Canada (now Ontario and Quebec)—into a single country called Canada. It established the framework for Canada's government, creating a parliamentary system with its own institutions while still recognizing the British Crown's authority. This act marked the start of Canada's independence as a self-governing nation within the British Empire, setting the foundation for the country's federal structure and political organization.