Section 52 Constitution Act 1982 (Primacy of Constitution of Canada)

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Section 52 Constitution Act 1982

Section 52 Constitution Act 1982 is about Primacy of Constitution of Canada. It is under Part VII (General) of the Act.

Primacy of Constitution of Canada

(1) The Constitution of Canada is the supreme law of Canada, and any law that is inconsistent with the provisions of the Constitution is, to the extent of the inconsistency, of no force or effect.

Constitution of Canada

(2) The Constitution of Canada includes
(a) the Canada Act 1982, including this Act;
(b) the Acts and orders referred to in the schedule; and
(c) any amendment to any Act or order referred to in paragraph (a) or (b).

Amendments to Constitution of Canada

(3) Amendments to the Constitution of Canada shall be made only in accordance with the authority contained in the Constitution of Canada.

See also:

– Section 49 Constitution Act 1982

– Section 48 Constitution Act 1982