Section 39 Constitution Act 1982 (Procedure for Amending Constitution)
Section 39 Constitution Act 1982
Section 39 Constitution Act 1982 is about Restriction on proclamation. It is under Part V (Procedure for Amending Constitution of Canada) of the Act.
Restriction on proclamation
(1) A proclamation shall not be issued under subsection 38(1) before the expiration of one year from the adoption of the resolution initiating the amendment procedure thereunder, unless the legislative assembly of each province has previously adopted a resolution of assent or dissent.
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(2) A proclamation shall not be issued under subsection 38(1) after the expiration of three years from the adoption of the resolution initiating the amendment procedure thereunder.
See also:
– Section 38 Constitution Act 1982
– Section 36 Constitution Act 1982