Colonial Status of Canada

1867 to present

Legislative

· Imperial Parliament in London could enact legislation for Canada

· Canadian legislatures could not amend or repeal imperial legislation

· Reservation and disallowance of Canadian legislation

· Canadian legislation had no extra-territorial effect

Executive

· United Kingdom conducted foreign affairs for the Empire

· Indivisibility of the Crown

· Succession to British throne and the royal styles & titles were British jurisdiction

· British choice and appointment of Governor General for Canada

Judicial

· Judicial Committee of the Privy Council served as final court of appeal for Empire; protected by imperial statute and royal prerogative