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The Roman Empire introduced the condition for 2 or more states of authority to coexist. -
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Greek law had various impacts on Canada, including, democracy. Canada also followed the Greeks by having a jury present during a trial. -
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The Magna Carta was the first document to be put into writing the principle that the king and his government were not above the law. This was to avoid exploitation of power by the king. This established the law as a power in itself. -
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The Great Law of Peace was a constitution that established a democracy between five Iroquois-speaking tribes. This law symbolized the complete union of the nations. -
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Thomas Hobbes argued that there is no more to law than what the holder of supreme legislative power chooses to enact, whatever its content. Canada was influenced by this law by giving the Governor General this power. -
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The Divine Right of Kings influenced Canada with their system where the monarch was given almost absolute power to rule as he or she thought fit. -
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John Locke's law sanctioned the basic right of individuals to pursue their own self-interest. Whether it be in pursuit of money or fame, John was in favour of people following their dreams. -
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The Constitutional Act, 1791 was an act of the British Parliament. Also known as the Canada Act, it divided the Province of Quebec into Upper Canada and Lower Canada. The Act was a first step on the long path to Confederation, but its rigid colonial structures also set the stage for rebellion in the Canadas. -
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The American revolution changed Canada by sparking a migration of approximately 60,000 Loyalists. The increase of people added to Canada's population created a structure of people for the country to be built upon. This also created a diversity of people, culture, and beliefs, that Canada fights to protect. -
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The French helped with the solidification of British rule over Canada and the creation of Upper and Lower Canada. This allowed Canada to be unified -
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The Great Depression inflicted more severe policies to entry into the country by applying severe restrictions. New rules limited immigration to British and American subjects or agriculturalists with money, certain classes of workers, and immediate family of Canadian residents allowing Canadians to stay safe from economical threats.