Constitution Act, 1886
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| Long title | An Act respecting the Representation in the Parliament of Canada of territories which for the time being form part of the Dominion of Canada, but are not included in any province. |
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| Citation | 49 & 50 Vict. c. 35 |
| Territorial extent | Canada |
| Dates | |
| Royal assent | 25 June 1886 |
| Commencement | 25 June 1886 |
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The Constitution Act, 1886 (49 & 50 Vict. c. 35 (UK)) is an act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom that forms part of the Constitution of Canada.
The Constitution Act, 1886 empowers the Parliament of Canada to provide for the representation of territories in the Senate and the House of Commons. Parliament used its authority under the Constitution Act, 1886 to provide that the Northwest Territories, Nunavut and Yukon would be represented by one member each in the Senate and House of Commons.