Summary
Constitutional law - Division of powers - Commercial law - Negotiable instruments - Securities - Reference
Her Excellency the Governor General in Council, on the recommendation of the Minister of Justice and the Minister of Finance, pursuant to section 53 of the Supreme Court Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. S 26, refers to the Supreme Court of Canada for hearing and consideration the following question:
Is the proposed Canadian Securities Act within the legislative authority of the Parliament of Canada?
