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The British North America Act (BNA Act) was the legislation, passed by the British Parliament, which created Canada on July 1, 1867. Canada was the very first country to be created by legislation.
The pre-Confederation colony called the Province of Canada was formed by the Act of Union, which was proclaimed on February 10, 1841. The British North America Act, which was proclaimed on March 29, 1867, created a new country called Canada to take effect on July 1, 1867.
Canada did not "win" its independence. Canada "negotiated" its independence from Britain. Canada and Britain have always been and remain on excellent terms with one another.Canada was the first country to be created by legislation. The British North America Act (now the Constitution Act) created Canada on July 1, 1867.
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The British North America Act came into effect on July 1, 1867, thereby creating Canada. Canada was the first country to be created by legislation.