Anniversary of the Statute of Westminster in 2022

Today in 1931, the Statute of Westminster is ratified by the British Parliament. This increases the sovereignty of the Dominions in the British Empire, removing nearly all the authority of the British Parliament to legislate for the Dominions. 📸LAC C-013263 (PM WLM King left) https://t.co/7yhlLkkvML

— Craig Baird - Canadian History Ehx (@CraigBaird) December 11, 2022

Today in 1931, The Statute of Westminster officially separated out the Crown of Canada & other dominions, from the Crown of the United Kingdom. For the first time, this gave Canada & the other dominions, full independance from the United Kingdom. 👑 #cdnpoli #cdncrown #cdnhist https://t.co/oWiEgd4p0A

— Canadian Crown 🇨🇦 (@Canadian_Crown) December 11, 2022

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, airports, military bases, and other federal buildings. #SenCA #Commonwealth #CdnPoli #CdnHist https://t.co/DmILDu9MRf

— Senate of Canada (@SenateCA) December 11, 2022

On this day in 1931, the Statute of Westminster was passed, the second-last step in Canada’s path to full sovereignty. This recognized Canada as constitutionally equal in status to the UK and granted Canada full autonomy over our laws. Learn more here: https://t.co/2Fv7nFKQ3a https://t.co/eK4VlnVKY9

— Brad Vis (@BradleyVis) December 11, 2022

Today is the anniversary of the Statute of Westminster, which affirmed Canadian autonomy and recognized the virtual independence of the dominions. The statute is seen as the foundation or charter of the present-day Commonwealth. https://t.co/MjS6Xtd0mL

— Bruce Grey Catholic (@BGCDSB) December 11, 2022

Until December 11, 1931, Canada did not enjoy full legal autonomy. The signing of the Statute of Westminster was Canada’s own declaration of independence. Read more: https://t.co/eKVxC5xGhs https://t.co/CSP6UH2oK3

— Canada's History (@CanadasHistory) December 11, 2022

#OTD in 1931, the Statute of Westminster was passed by the British Parliament, legally recognizing Canada’s independence and equal status with the United Kingdom. This copy of the Statute is held in the Library’s collections. #CdnPoli #LibraryParl https://t.co/q8yD0ESILo

— Library of Parliament (@LibraryParlCA) December 11, 2022