The Constitution Act refers to a series of laws that outline the framework for governance in a country. In Canada, the most significant part is the Constitution Act, 1982, which includes the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. This act guarantees fundamental rights and freedoms to all Canadians, such as freedom of expression and the right to equality. In addition to the Charter, the Constitution Act also details the distribution of powers between the federal and provincial governments. It serves as the supreme law of Canada, meaning that any law inconsistent with it can be declared invalid by the courts.