The separation of church and state is one of the most important principles of modern Western democracy, but its history and development are often poorly understood. In this groundbreaking study, E. R. Stimson provides a comprehensive overview of the separation of church and state in Canada, from the colonial period to the present day. Drawing on extensive research and illustrated with dozens of examples from Canadian history, 'The History of the Separation of Church and State in Canada' is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of religious freedom and civil society. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.