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Royal Proclamation
Established a basis of government in North American territories ceded to Britain after Seven Years War, and defined a large area as a native reserve. -
Quebec Act
Enlarged boundaries of Quebec, guaranteed religious freedom, restored French civil law and British criminal law. -
Constitution Act (British North America Act)
Created Canada based on British parliamentary system, outlined the distribution of powers in government. -
Statute of Westminster
Clarified the powers of commonwealth dominions. It guaranteed them full legal freedom, providing greater autonomy. -
First Quebec Referendum
Called by the PQ, defeated by a 60% 'no' vote. This caused constitutional talks to resume. -
Constitution Act
The Liberals patriated the Constitution from the UK. Quebec still didn’t sign on. -
Meech Lake Accord
Would grant distinct society status to Quebec, guarantee 3 Quebec supreme court judges, allow provinces a constitutional veto, option to opt out of federal social programs, and play a greater role in immigration policy. Was defeated by Elijah Harper in Manitoba, and Newfoundland. -
Charlottetown Accord
All that was in Meech Lake Accord, as well as self government for aboriginals, senate reform, strengthen equality, recognition of group rights, and Quebec would get at least 25% of the seats in the House of Commons. 54% voted against it. -
Second Quebec Referendum
Quebec tried separating again after the two accords failed, so they voted and 50.58% voted no.
