British North America Act 1871
1 Short title.
2 Parliament of Canada may establish new Provinces and provide for the constitution, &c. thereof.
3 Alteration of limits of Provinces.
4 Parliament of Canada may legislate for any territory not included in a Province.
5 Confirmation of Acts of Parliament of Canada 32 & 33 Vict. (Canadian) cap. 3. 33 Vict. (Canadian) cap. 3.
6 Limitation of powers of Parliament of Canada to legislate for an established Province.

British North America Act 1871

1871 c.28

An Act respecting the Establishment of Provinces in the Dominion of Canada.

Whereas doubts have been entertained respecting the powers of the Parliament of Canada to establish Provinces in territories admitted, or which may hereafter be admitted, into the Dominion of Canada, and to provide for the representation of such Provinces in the said Parliament, and it is expedient to remove such doubts, and to vest such powers in the said Parliament: