Signing of the Proclamation of the Constitution Act

Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau and Queen Elizabeth II sign the Proclamation of the Constitution Act on Parliament Hill, Ottawa in 1982. The Constitution Act replaced the British North America Act of 1867 and transferred from the United Kingdom to Canada the right to amend its own Constitution. This moment marked the final step in the Canada’s transition from colony to independent nation.

Ron Bull/ Toronto Star

4/17/1982

Chromogenic colour print, resin-coated paper

Still Image

Toronto Star