Introduction

<aside> <img src="/icons/library_brown.svg" alt="/icons/library_brown.svg" width="40px" /> As a consequence of federalism in Canada, the Federal Government and Provincial Government divide powers. This means that provinces have jurisdiction of certain matters, in addition to being able to implement their own laws and policies. This page looks at interactions between and among provinces and the federal government in matters pertaining to digital rights and internet technology.

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Constitutional Division of Powers

Under the Constitution Act of 1867 and 1982, there is a distribution of power between the provincial and national level of government. Each level is responsible for specific matters.

Listed below is the general split of responsibilities:

Provincial

• Taxation within province
• Management and Sale of Lands belonging to the Province
• Prisons
• Hospitals
• Municipalities in the Province
• Marriage Formalization
• Property and Civil Rights
• Administration of Civil/Criminal Justice
• Education
• Incorporation of Companies
• Natural Resources
• Private or local matters

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