A Consolidation of the Constitution Acts, 1867 to 1982THE CONSTITUTION ACT, 186730 & 31 Victoria, c. 3. (U.K.)(Consolidated with amendments)An Act for the Union of Canada, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick, and the Government thereof; and for Purposes connected therewith(29th March 1867)Whereas the Provinces of Canada, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick have expressed their Desire to be federally united into One Dominion under the Crown of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, with a Constitution similar in Principle to that of the United Kingdom:And whereas such a Union would conduce to the Welfare of the Provinces and promote the Interests of the British Empire:And whereas on the Establishment of the Union by Authority of Parliament it is expedient, not only that the Constitution of