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  3. (1) This Charter applies

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Constitution Act, 1982 / Loi constitutionnelle de 1982

(1) This Charter applies

Jurisdiction
Canada
Provision
32
Source language
English
Recorded status
in force
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Recorded status
in force

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(1) This Charter applies (a) to the Parliament and government of Canada in respect of all matters within the authority of Parliament including all matters relating to the Yukon Territory and Northwest Territories; and (b) to the legislature and government of each province in respect of all matters within the authority of the legislature of each province. Marginal note: Exception (2) Notwithstanding subsection (1), section 15 shall not have effect until three years after this section comes into force. Marginal note: Exception where express declaration

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Constitution Act, 1982 / Loi constitutionnelle de 1982 · laws-lois.justice.gc.ca · Retrieved 18 August 2026.

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