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Charter of Rights and Freedom
In 1982, the Queen and the Right Honorable Pierre Trudeau, Prime Minister, marked the Constitution Act, 1982, which incorporates the British North America Act and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. The Charter ensures certain political rights and civil rights to Canadian residents, from the policies and activities of all regions and levels of government. The Charter was marked into law by Queen Elizabeth II of Canada and alongside whatever is left of the Act. -
Patriation of the Constitution
Trudeau wanted constitutional amendment including the charter of rights and freedom. Quebec didnt agree and a meeting was held without Quebec. Due to these acts, Quebec felt betrayed. -
Gulf War
On July 17, 1990, Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein accused Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates of flooding the world oil market. On August 2, 1990, Iraqi millitary forces invaded and occupied Kuwait. Canadian and U.S troops interevened and defeated the Iraqi leader. -
Quebec Referendum
Only a minorty of french canadians wanted independance from Canada. Sovereighnity assosciation meant that Quebec would be sovereighn, but keeping close ties with Canada; essentially being used. 60% of french canadians voted no -
Nunavat and Canada
In 1999, under the Inuit and the federal government for Nunavut from the Northwest independence, becoming the third area in Canada.Nunavut, "our land" in Inuktitut in meaning.There are three districts: Ji Dike US Ott area, Kivalliq Region, Qikiqtaaluk Region. Nunavat joins canada in being a territory. -
Gay marriage
In July 20, 2005, Canada legalized same-sex marriage. At the time, it was one of only four countries in the world to do so. Already legalized in eight out of the ten provinces and one of the three territories by 2003, same-sex marriage had been a long time coming. -
Stephen Harper and Aboriginals
Prime Minister Stephen Harper, apologizes to the aboriginal people due to the physical and verbal abuse to many of the Aboriginal people in the residential schools. They also apologiez for the discrimination and assimilation the Canadian government has done to them. -
2010 Vancouver Olympics
2010 Winter Olympics were held in Vancouver, British Columbia. This caused an increase in economics and business, and also and increase in tourismin the area. The olympics benefited the development of sports across canada, and canadian culture.
