While Canada did become a country in 1867, itโ€™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
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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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