What is Canada's supreme governing document?

Answer

The Constitution of Canada, including acts of 1867 and 1982.

Explanation

Constitution Act 1867 created Confederation and division of powers. Constitution Act 1982 patriated the Constitution and added the Charter. All laws must comply with the Constitution. The Charter strengthened individual rights protection.

Why this matters for your test

Constitution is supreme law all other laws must follow.

Source: Discover Canada: The Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship

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