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The #StatuteOfWestminster passed into law on #ThisDayInHistory in 1931. The UK act granted sovereignty to the Dominions of #Canada, #Australia, #NewZealand, #SouthAfrica, #Ireland, & #Newfoundland. The last merged with Canada, and Ireland used the freedom to become a republic.

Richard Eriksson Dec 10

Big day tomorrow. #StatuteOfWestminster #SOWAS https://sowas.ca

The Statute of Westminster Appreciation Society of Canada

teledyn 𓂀 Dec 12, 2023

While Canada did become a country in 1867, it’s a common misconception that we gained our independence at the time.

Britain mostly left us to our own devices on domestic matters but played a not-always-helpful role in our international affairs.

REFLECTION: The Statute of Westminster
https://iog.ca/reflection-statute-of-westminster/

#december11 #StatuteofWestminster #canpoli #canada

REFLECTION: The Statute of Westminster - Institute on Governance

The IOG celebrates the 90th anniversary of the Statute of Westminster, a crucial legislative milestone in Canadian Sovereignty.

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Evan Prodromou Dec 12, 2023

The statute itself! #StatuteOfWestminster

https://www.justice.gc.ca/eng/rp-pr/csj-sjc/constitution/lawreg-loireg/p1t171.html

Part I: Statute of Westminster, 1931 - Enactment No. 17

Final Report of the French Constitutional Drafting Committee

Evan Prodromou Dec 12, 2023

Happy anniversary of the #StatuteOfWestminster to those who celebrate. #Canada

https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/services/important-commemorative-days/anniversary-statute-westminster.html

Anniversary of the Statute of Westminster - Canada.ca

Richard Eriksson Nov 10, 2023

A reminder that The Statute of Westminster Appreciation Society (SOWAS) of Canada celebrates December 11th, the Anniversary of the Statute of Westminster in a month or so. The way to observe the anniversary is to read the statute and reflect on what it means to you, Canada, and the rest of the world. #StatuteOfWestminster #SOWAS https://sowas.ca/