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Defence and the military

Which governments hold powers over defence and the military, and the laws that give them those powers.

Each power below comes from a law, agreement or official page, linked under it. This page lists the powers each government holds. It does not say how they are used.

Parliament of Canada

Governs Canada

  • Defence Report

    Exclusive: "Militia, Military and Naval Service, and Defence." Constitution Act, 1867, s. 91(7).

    Source: laws-lois.justice.gc.ca, checked

Other governments covering Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie. We have no power over defence and the military on record for them. If one holds such a power, tell us.

Sources

  • laws-lois.justice.gc.ca · checked Text quoted from the Constitution Acts (Justice Laws Website, current to 2026-09-21). For: Defence (Parliament of Canada)

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