British North America Act 1964 (c. 73)

British North America Act 1964

1964 CHAPTER 73

An Act to amend the British North America Act 1867.

[31st July 1964]

Whereas the Senate and House of Commons of Canada in Parliament assembled have submitted an Address to Her Majesty praying that Her Majesty may graciously be pleased to cause a measure to be laid before the Parliament of the United Kingdom for the enactment of the provisions hereinafter set forth:

1 Amendment as to legislation respecting old age pensions. U.K.

Section 94A of the M1 British North America Act 1867 is hereby repealed and the following substituted therefor: —

“94A Legislation respecting old age pensions and supplementary benefits.

The Parliament of Canada may make laws in relation to old age pensions and supplementary benefits, including survivors’ and disability benefits irrespective of age, but no such law shall affect the operation of any law present or future of a provincial legislature in relation to any such matter.”

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C1 The text of s. 1 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1. 2. 1991.

Marginal Citations

M1 30& 31 Vict. c. 3

2 Short title and citation. U.K.

This Act may be cited as the British North America Act 1964; and the British North America Acts 1867 to 1960 and this Act may be cited together as the British North America Acts 1867 to 1964.