Before 1982, the relations between individuals and the state in Canada were defined by the courts mainly in terms of federal and provincial legislative powers.

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Before 1982, the Canadian Constitution Act of 1867 primarily focused on the division of powers between federal and provincial governments, and the courts interpreted individual-state relations mainly through this lens. The Charter of Rights and Freedoms, which explicitly addresses individual rights, was only introduced in 1982.

Before 1982, the Relations Between Individuals and the State in Canada