Anniversary of the Statute of Westminster in 2023

Today is Statute of Westminster Day, which is arguably one of the most important days in the history of Canada, because it was the creation of the Canadian Crown. The PM did not put out a statement. Poilievre did, which did not mention the Crown at all. This isn’t good. Show more

— Dale Smith (@journo_dale) December 12, 2023

#OTD in 1931, the British Parliament passed the Statute of Westminster – which was built on the resolutions adopted by the Imperial Conferences of 1926 and 1930 – legally recognizing Canada’s independence and its equal status with Britain. Show more ALT

— Library of Parliament (@LibraryParlCA) December 11, 2023

Dec. 11, 1931 was significant to Canada’s identity: The Statute of Westminster gave Canada and other Commonwealth countries full legal autonomy. It was an important milestone in Canada’s development as a sovereign nation. Show more ALT

— House of Commons (@OurCommons) December 11, 2023

To mark the establishment of the Statute of Westminster, 1931, the Royal Union flag will be flown from sunrise to sunset alongside the Canadian flag at the Senate of Canada Building, and at airports, military bases, and other federal buildings. Show more ALT

— Senate of Canada (@SenateCA) December 11, 2023

The Statute of Westminster was a milestone in the decolonization of the UK’s relationship with its white-ruled dominions. A downloading of settler colonialism. Quote Library of Parliament @LibraryParlCA · 10h ALT #OTD in 1931, the British Parliament passed the Statute of Westminster – which was built on the resolutions adopted by the Imperial Conferences of 1926 and 1930 – legally recognizing Canada’s independence and its equal status with Britain. Show more

— Bruce Ryder (@BBRyder) December 11, 2023

is proud to launch a new This Week in History column every Monday morning by @CanadaHistory1 . Today's edition is on the Royal Assent of the Statute of Westminster which is described as "possibly our most influential contribution to global affairs in any century." Show more Quote The Hub @TheHubCanada · 7h .@CanadaHistory1: This week in Canadian history: Was the Statute of Westminster Canada’s lasting contribution to global affairs? Show more

— Sean Speer (@Sean_Speer) December 11, 2023

On this day in history: A 1931 - Statute of Westminster gives complete legislative independence to Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Ireland (Free State), and Newfoundland (not then part of Canada) Show more

— drezzy-wan Fellobi (@drezzyclub) December 11, 2023