"I can think of no greater gift to give ourselves and future Canadians than to pay homage to our forefathers who set the vision of what we have become. Having the BNA Act at home in Canada by 2017, our country's 150th birthday, will mark a significant moment in our nation's history, a moment to capture the imagination of all Canadians, regardless of race, culture or gender. I will be proud to be able to say that I was part of this and that along the way I have discovered a part of our heritage instrumental to the democracy we enjoy today."

~Lori Abittan
Publisher, CEO of Multimedia Nova

"Canada's constitution has been called 'a living tree'; one that grows with each generation. The very trunk of that tree is the BNA Act, 1867, embodying a vision for a great new country. It is an official record of the British Parliament but it is no less an expression of Canada. The formal transfer of the original document would be an extraordinary, deeply symbolic gift to highlight the 150th anniversary of our Confederation. Here it would come alive as the spark for a continuing public educational program to discover our constitution."

~Ian E. Wilson
Retired public servant, archivist, librarian and lecturer

"Bringing back the Act is about owning our past and reaffirming our status as Canadians. It is a fundamental part of our heritage and reinforces our origins and our history. It is the keystone of the building that is Canada that each of us continues to contribute to every day."

~Paul LaBarge
Business lawyer

"The British North America is a foundational document for our nation and should be in our nation's capital alongside the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. We celebrate our 150th anniversary and an independent nation in 2017 and I can imagine no better single symbol of our maturity than having the BNA Act home where it belongs."

~Rob Prichard
Lawyer and President Emeritus,
University of Toronto

"This initiative invites us all to explore our history, and to feel a sense of citizenship within our country. The British North America Act is tangible evidence of Canada's uniqueness, as a vast land that, since the act was passed in 1867, has developed into one of the world's most prosperous and important countries. I support BBTA because I believe that we should have this foundational document within our own borders."

~Charlotte Gray
Author

"Canadians don't know much about their past. Bringing the British North America Act to Canada can--if handled skillfully--become a way to connect our citizens to their history. This will be difficult to carry off successfully but it's definitely worth the effort."

~J.L. Granatstein
Canadian Historian

"The British North American Act is Canada's birth certificate. It marks our creation and reflects our heritage. In the twenty-first century, on the occasion of Canada's 150th birthday, the British North America should take its place in the proud, independent nation whose existence it heralded."

~John English
Author, Historian, Member of the Order of Canada

"I support this initiative for two reasons. First my old boss Trudeau would be thrilled to think that we can accomplish the final act of "patriation" which he launched with his nation changing 1982 Canada Act, freeing us from going to Britain to change our Constitution and bringing into force the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. BringBackTheAct repatriates the actual document which is still the basis of our constitution. Second, this is an initiative launched by and supported by new Canadians a nice irony, and a demonstration of their desire to contribute as full Canadians."

~Patrick Gossage
Chairman, Media Profile