The #StatuteOfWestminster passed into law on #ThisDayInHistory in 1931. The UK act granted sovereignty to the Dominions of #Canada, #Australia, #NewZealand, #SouthAfrica, #Ireland, & #Newfoundland. The last merged with Canada, and Ireland used the freedom to become a republic.

The Statute of Westminster Appreciation Society of Canada

Big day tomorrow. #StatuteOfWestminster #SOWAS https://sowas.ca

Canada's Declaration of Independence - Canada's Historysearch-iconclosesearch-iconclose Canada did not enjoy full legal autonomy until the Statute of Westminster was passed on December 11, 1931. The signing of the statute was Canada’s own declaration of independence.

93 years ago, #Canada declared its #independence from Grt Britain. #statuteofwestminster www.canadashistory.ca/explore/poli...