Includes the complete text of the Constitution Acts of 1867 and 1982 as well as a glossary of key terms, a short history of the Constitution, and a timeline of important constitutional events. Also explains how the Supreme Court of Canada works and describes the people and issues involved in leading constitutional cases.

A Short History of the Canadian Constitution -- The Constitution Acts, 1867 and 1982 -- The Supreme Court of Canada -- Justices of the Supreme Court of Canada -- Key Constitutional Cases -- Key Dates in Canadian Constitutional History -- Interesting Facts about the Constitution and the Supreme Court -- Appendix A: Additional Sources on the Constitution of Canada -- Appendix B: Index to the Constitution Acts, 1867 and 1982.