Podcast
Questions and Answers
Which of the following powers is NOT exclusively held by the Parliament of Canada?
Which of the following powers is NOT exclusively held by the Parliament of Canada?
- Directly relating to local public health and safety (correct)
- Regulation of trade and commerce
- Establishment and maintenance of post offices
- Raising sums of money through taxation
What type of powers are outlined in Section 92 of the Constitution Act, 1867?
What type of powers are outlined in Section 92 of the Constitution Act, 1867?
- Naturalization and foreign relations
- Military and naval forces
- Local governance and public health (correct)
- Criminal law
Which of the following is a power that Parliament holds related to banks?
Which of the following is a power that Parliament holds related to banks?
- Incorporation of local companies
- Regulation of banks and financial institutions (correct)
- Establishment of charitable institutions
- Directly relating to municipal concerns
Which matter is included in the exclusive powers of the Parliament of Canada?
Which matter is included in the exclusive powers of the Parliament of Canada?
What does the section on provincial powers primarily govern?
What does the section on provincial powers primarily govern?
Which aspect of governance falls under the federal jurisdiction?
Which aspect of governance falls under the federal jurisdiction?
Which of the following powers demonstrates the tension between federal and provincial authorities?
Which of the following powers demonstrates the tension between federal and provincial authorities?
Which power is explicitly assigned to provincial legislatures?
Which power is explicitly assigned to provincial legislatures?
Flashcards
Enumerated Powers
Enumerated Powers
A specific list of powers given to the Canadian Parliament, which cannot be exercised by provincial legislatures.
Raising Money
Raising Money
The ability of the federal government to raise money through taxes and borrowing.
Trade and Commerce
Trade and Commerce
Federal government's authority to control trade between provinces and with other countries.
Financial Institutions
Financial Institutions
Signup and view all the flashcards
Criminal Law
Criminal Law
Signup and view all the flashcards
National Matters
National Matters
Signup and view all the flashcards
Provincial Powers
Provincial Powers
Signup and view all the flashcards
Local Concerns
Local Concerns
Signup and view all the flashcards
Study Notes
Section 91: Powers of the Parliament
- Section 91 of the Constitution Act, 1867, outlines Parliament's exclusive legislative powers.
- These powers are enumerated and cannot be exercised by provincial legislatures.
- The powers cover various aspects of national governance.
- Key powers include raising revenue (e.g., taxation, borrowing), regulating trade and commerce, managing banks and insurance companies, controlling criminal law, navigating and shipping, establishing post offices, managing military/naval forces, war/peace and foreign affairs; naturalization, indigenous peoples and lands, and property owned by the Crown in Canada (the Queen).
- Other powers: currency, coinage, fisheries, and some aspects of the justice system.
- Section 91 often leads to conflicts with provincial authorities due to complex power divisions, requiring courts to resolve jurisdictional issues.
Section 92: Powers of the Legislatures of the Provinces
- Section 92 details matters exclusively within provincial legislatures' jurisdiction.
- These powers focus on provincial governance and daily life issues.
- Specific provincial powers include local municipality concerns, administration of justice (excluding court establishment), hospitals, asylums, charity, public health and safety, company incorporation (excluding financial institutions), local projects (roads, bridges, ferries), provincial property and civil rights, and provincial education (schools).
- Provincial jurisdiction is limited, and disputes may arise over overlapping powers.
- The distribution of powers is crucial in the balance of federal and provincial government authority in Canada.
Studying That Suits You
Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.
Description
Explore Section 91 of the Constitution Act, 1867, which details the exclusive legislative powers of the Parliament of Canada. This quiz covers various national governance aspects, including taxation, trade regulation, and criminal law. Test your knowledge on the powers that cannot be exercised by provincial legislatures.
