1982 - The Canada Act is passed by the British Parliament giving all remaining legal powers to Canada.

The Canada Act was an act of the British Parliament that was passed in 1982, granting Canada full legal autonomy and power.

The Canada Act represented the final step in the country’s transition to full sovereignty, as it was the last legal link between Britain and Canada.

The Act affected the British North America Act (BNA), which was the basis of the original Canadian Confederation in 1867, by granting Canada full authority to amend its own constitution.

The Act also established the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, which guaranteed Canadians certain rights such as freedom of speech and the right to a fair trial.

The Canada Act recognized the rights of Canada’s indigenous population, by allowing them to be consulted on matters of constitutional change.

The Act also provided for the creation of the Supreme Court of Canada, which is the highest court in the country.

The Canada Act was a major milestone for Canada, as it marked the transition from a colony of the British Empire to a fully independent nation.

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