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The Canadian Constitution is the foundation of Canada's system of government, outlining the civil and human rights of citizens and non-citizens. Comprising core written documents and provisions, including the Constitution Act, 1867 and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, it is an amalgamation of codified acts, treaties, and uncodified traditions. With a history dating back to the British North America Act, 1867, the Canadian Constitution has evolved over time, recognizing Canada as a constitutional monarchy and establishing the framework for its federal system. As one of the oldest constitutional monarchies in the world, Canada's Constitution has been shaped by key figures such as [[pierre-trudeau|Pierre Trudeau]] and [[john-a-macdonald|John A. Macdonald]], and has been influenced by significant events like the [[canadian-charter-of-rights-and-freedoms|Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms]] and the [[meech-lake-accord|Meech Lake Accord]]. Today, the Canadian Constitution continues to play a vital role in shaping the country's governance, human rights, and relationship with Indigenous Peoples, with ongoing debates and discussions around its interpretation and application, involving organizations like the [[canadian-bar-association|Canadian Bar Association]] and the [[indigenous-peoples-assembly-of-canada|Indigenous Peoples Assembly of Canada]].