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Pipeline authorized
The pipeline bill was authorized to create a western section of a pipeline to transport natural gas from Alberta to Ontario -
The Bill of Rights becomes law
The Bill protects equality before the law and ensures protection of the law. The Bill protects the freedom of religion, freedom of speech, freedom of press, and freedom of assembly and association. It guarantees legal rights like the right to a counsel and a fair hearing. -
New Canadian flag was approved
The flag is approved by Parliament It has a red maple leaf on a white background between two red bars. -
Canada celebrates its 100 birthday
Canadians celebrated Canada's 100 birthday and building projects across the entire country. The government instituted the Order of Canada to recognize outstanding achievements by Canadians. -
Official Language Act was passed
Canada officially became a bilingual country. This requires federal institutions to provide services in English or French on request. -
The Inuit get $45 million from the government
The federal government gave the Inuit in the Western Arctic of Canada $45 million after they surrendered aboriginal rights of 270,00 km of traditional land. -
Terry Fox run started
After he lost his leg at 18, Terry decided to run across Canada to raise awareness and money for cancer research. He started on April 12, 1980 in St. John's, Newfoundland and covered 5,373km in 143 days when he was forced to stop on September 1, 1980 in Thunder Bay, Ontario. His cancer had spread and invaded his lungs he later died on June 28th, 1981. His legacy has raised more then $5oo million for cancer research and is inspiration for Canadians. -
Charter of Rights and Freedoms
Pierre Elliott Trudeau wanted to create the Charter and Rights and Freedoms because The Bill of Rights only applied to federal laws and not provincial laws. The Charter was put in place to protect Canadians against the state and protects minorities against parliamentary majorities. It applies to citizens and immigrants but some rights only apply if you are a citizen. -
Canada has its own Constitution
Queen Elizabeth signs the Canadian Constitution Act. She transferred control of the British North America Ac to Canada. This ended British political power over Canada. -
Universal Health Care
Saskatchewan Premier Tommy Douglas thought that every province owned there residents a basic level of care and fought for a public health care program. The objective is to protect, promote, and restore the physical and mental well-being of the residents of Canada. -
The loonie was introduced
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Free trade agreement is approved
Canada and United States began there negotiations in May of 1986 for a bilateral free trade arrangement. A deal was agreed on in October and after Prime Minister Brian Mulroney won the election it came into effect on January 1, 1989. -
The North American Free Trade Agreement takes place between the U.S., Canada, and Mexico takes effect
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The toonie was introduced
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Confederation bridge opens up and links Prince Edward Island to the mainland
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Canada abolished the death penalty
Canada becomes a abolitionist country when it comes to executions. -
Abortions are allowed on demand
The Supreme Court overturns the law that's requires a hospital to determine of woman's life/health was endangered before allowing her to get an abortion. -
Nunavut joins Canada as its third territory
The Inuit argued with the federal government about land claims and that they should include the political division of the Northwest Territories. This lead to Nunavut and the federal government agreed, the Northwest Territories were divided into two federal electoral districts and it was officially separated from the Northwest Territories. -
Beverly McLachlin becomes the first female chief of the Supreme Court
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Same-Sex marriage becomes legal in Canada
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Prime Minister Stephen Harper apologized for abuse suffered by First Nations in residential schools
Residential schools were government-sponsored schools ran by Catholic nuns and priests to assimilate First Nations and Metis people into Euro-Canadian culture. It is estimated that 150,000 kids attended these schools and more then 6000 kids died there. There were over 130 residential schools spread across Canada between 1831 - 1996. -
Women's Hockey Team wins third Olympic gold medal
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Idle No More Movement begins
Four women started this movement of marches and teach-ins to raise awareness of Indigenous rights and advocates for self-determination -
Justin Trudeau was elected Prime Minister
The Liberals won 184 of the 338 seats of the House of Commons -
Canada celebrates its 150th birthday
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Justin Trudeau was reelected Prime Minister
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Coronavirus cases spread across the world
