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  "legislation_title": "British North America Act 1951",
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  "path": "introduction",
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  "heading": "Introductory text",
  "text": "An Act to amend the British North America Act, 1867.\n[31st May 1951]\nWhereas 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 measure to be laid before the Parliament of the United Kingdom for the enactment of the provisions hereinafter set forth:",
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