# British North America Act 1946, Introduction: Introductory text


An Act to provide for the readjustment of representation in the House of Commons of Canada on the basis of the population of Canada.
[26th July 1946]
Whereas the Senate and House of Commons of Canada in Parliament assembled have submitted an address to His Majesty praying that His Majesty may graciously be pleased to cause a Bill to be laid before the Parliament of the United Kingdom for the enactment of the provisions hereinafter set forth;

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/Geo6/9-10/63/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/british-north-america-act-1946/introduction
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