The Statute of Westminster Appreciation Society

On this day, Dec 12th,1931,

DOMINION OF NEWFOUNDLAND was created by the Statute of Westminster.

It gave NFLD full legislative autonomy, legal independence, & equal status with UK, allowing us to make our own laws & to control our own foreign policy.

Canada became a dominion at the same time!

We are reading the Statute of Westminster today and reflecting on what it means for us as Canadians. We are the first Statute of Westminster Appreciation Society to our knowledge, and we started in Canada, but of course we recognize that it applied to other parts of the world as well.

Yes we do.

Statute of Westminster, 1931 The Statute of Westminster is a British law that was passed on 11 December 1931. It was Canada’s all-but-final achievement of independence from Britain. It en...

Happy Statute of Westminster day!

Happy Statute of Westminster day, @minorleaguer.ca! 🇨🇦 🇬🇧

Why Canada's Parliament is flying two flags today. Or, you know, maybe isn't. #fallout

THE Crown is the symbol of the free association of the members of The British Commonwealth of Nations... no law hereafter made by the Parliament of the United Kingdom shall extend to any of the said Dominions... otherwise than at the request and with the consent of that Dominion and... it is hereby declared and enacted that the Parliament of a Dominion has full power to make laws...

The Statute of Westminster granted lawmaking autonomy to Canada and other Dominions. It should be more widely taught and celebrated in the former Dominions, as it is the basis of our legislative independence. 11th December is one of three days the Union Jack is officially flown in Canada. 🇨🇦🇬🇧

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Happy Statute of Westminster Day to all who observe

RISE AND SHINE BITCHES, IT’S THE 94TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE STATUTE OF WESTMINSTER!

WEBPAGE: The Statute of Westminster, 1931: Giving Canada Its Own Voice Building upon resolutions passed at the Imperial Conferences of 1926 and 1930, Canada and other dominions of the then British Empire sought to gain formal recognition of their autonomy from the United Kingdom. In the 50 years since Confederation and having attained a true sense of nationhood at the Battle of Vimy Ridge in 1917, Canada actively worked for such recognition of its autonomy to be expressed both at home and on the international stage. This was to find expression through the granting of legislative equal status for all the self-governing dominions. The Statute of Westminster, 1931 — an act of the British Parliament — affirmed Canadian autonomy and recognized the virtual independence of the dominions that, for all intents and purposes, had existed in principle since World War I and the Treaty of Versailles that followed. Beyond marking a truly significant milestone in our evolution as an independent nation, the Statute of Westminster, 1931 can be seen, in many ways, as the foundation or charter of the present-day Commonwealth. The anniversary of the establishment of the Statute of Westminster is celebrated each year on December 11. The Royal Union Flag, commonly known as the "Union Jack," where physical arrangements allow, is flown along with the National Flag on federal buildings, airports, military bases and other federal buildings and establishments within Canada, from sunrise to sunset, to mark this day. Physical arrangements means the existence of at least two flag poles; the Canadian flag always takes precedence and is never replaced by the Union Jack. Where only one pole exists, no special steps should be taken to erect an additional pole to fly the Union Jack for this special day. IMAGE: "O.D. Skelton observes a signing ceremony by Prime Minister William Lyon Mackenzie King." credited as Source: Walter J. Turnbull / Library and Archives Canada / PA-200350

Same image as previous webpage - caption: Rt. Hon. W.L. Mackenzie King and Dr. O.D. Skelton at the signing of the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan agreement

Happy Statute of Westminster Day to all who celebrate!!

Also, happy 'read more closely' day to those who fall for the trap that the image on the Government of Canada's page about the Statute of Westminster is of the PM signing the Statute of Westminster... :-P

Black and white photograph of an old printed page from the Statute of Westminster 1931. At the top is the royal coat of arms of the United Kingdom (lion and unicorn supporting a crowned shield). Below it: CHAPTER 4. An Act to give effect to certain resolutions passed by Imperial Conferences held in the years 1926 and 1930. [11th December 1931.] The text begins with a large illuminated capital W: WHEREAS the delegates of His Majesty's Governments in the United Kingdom, the Dominion of Canada, the Commonwealth of Australia, the Dominion of New Zealand, the Union of South Africa, the Irish Free State and Newfoundland, at Imperial Conferences holden at Westminster in the years of our Lord nineteen hundred and twenty-six and nineteen hundred and thirty did concur in making the declarations and resolutions set forth in the Reports of the said Conferences:

Today marks the anniversary of the enactment of the Statute of Westminster in 1931.
The Statute of Westminster was a landmark document in Canada's history that is sometimes referred to as Canada's Declaration of Independence.
This is the story.

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Tomorrow: The Anniversary of the Statute of Westminster. @sowas.ca (Dec. 11th) www.canada.ca/en/canadian-...

A week today: The Anniversary of the Statute of Westminster. @sowas.ca (Dec. 11th) www.canada.ca/en/canadian-...

My essay on Senate modernization in this month’s LRC: “Not your father’s Upper House” reviewcanada.ca/magazine/202....

Philippe Lagassé: A Canadian King in Parliament Prime Minister Mark Carney should be applauded for inviting Charles III to deliver throne speech

My thoughts on the King giving the throne speech in Canada:

nationalpost.com/opinion/phil...

Imagine of the King and Queen. Says they will "undertake a royal visit to Canada from Monday 26th to Tuesday 27th May"

King Charles will be opening Canada's parliament later this month — the first time the English monarch has done so in 50 years. He'll be delivering PM Carney's first speech from the throne.

It's a clear bit of symbolism as Canada tries to re-orient back towards Europe and way from America.

James Bowden's Blog A blog (primarily) on Canadian and Commonwealth political history and institutions

People who appreciate the Statute of Westminster must surely be interested in James W.J. Bowden’s Parliamentum, a blog (primarily) on Canadian and Commonwealth political history and institutions. parliamentum.org

The Rules of the Coronation: What's the difference between Convention, Practice and Custom? The coronation is an important constitutional event, with largely uncodified rules.

Ever wondered what the official difference is between convention, practice and custom?

@royalhistorian.bsky.social and @plagasse.bsky.social explain it all, with reference to the rules of the Coronation, and how it relates to the British constitution.

Roundup post: Why Statute of Westminster Day matters #cdnpoli

When teaching the Statute of Westminster I’d ask my students if 1867, 1931 or 1982 was when Canada achieved sovereignty from the UK?

If you’re interested in making the Statute of Westminster Appreciation Society of Canada a real thing, @richard.eriksson.ca (who calls President) is all ears. We had one person signal interest today, so it’s that much closer to reality.

This was the best Anniversary of the Statute of Westminster yet! We’re looking forward to next year, where we build upon the success of this year.

Getting in the earpiece that it's the Anniversary of the Statute of Westminster.

It shall not go unmarked.

Keep in mind that it’s 7 years away from the 100th anniversary of the Statue of Westminster and believe us, we can’t wait.

Statute of Westminster 1931 - Wikipedia

Little known fact: Today is the Anniversary of the passage of the Statute of Westminster, an important day in the evolution of Canadian sovereignty.

Because of it, Canada was able to declare war on its own in WWII

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Statute....

A blesséd Statute of Westminster Day to all who celebrate. 🇨🇦🇬🇧

Statute of Westminster, bitches!

Canada, motherfuckers!

Happy "Anniversary of the Statute of Westminster" Day!

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Statute of Westminster 1931 The Statute of Westminster 1931 is an act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom that sets the basis for the relationship between the Dominions and the Crown.

#OTD (Dec 11) in the year 1931: Statute of Westminster 1931: The British Parliament establishes legislative equality between the UK and the Dominions of the Commonwealth—Australia, Canada, Newfoundland, New Zealand, South Africa, and Ireland. #OTDIH #history 🗃️