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The Constitution Act of 1982 was a major constitutional amendment that entrenched the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms into the Constitution of Canada. It had a significant impact on the legal and political landscape of Canada, as it enshrined fundamental rights and freedoms for all Canadians.
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As it signaled the end of the Cold War and the start of a new era in international relations, the fall of the Berlin Wall had a profound effect on the world.
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The United States led a military campaign called Desert Storm to free Kuwait from Iraq. As it signalled the start of a new era in international relations, it had a big effect on the world.
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The Mohawk Nation and the Canadian government engaged in a 78day standoff over land rights during the Oka Crisis. The relationship between the Canadian government and First Nations peoples was significantly impacted by the crisis.
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A proposed agreement between the Canadian government and the Inuit people of Nunavut was known as the Meetch Lake Accord. It was intended to resolve land disputes and grant the Inuit people selfgovernment, but it was never ratified.
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On January 1st, 1991, the Goods and Services Tax (GST) was implemented in Canada. As a result of higher tax revenues and resulting economic growth, it had a significant effect on the Canadian economy.
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As the Cold War came to an end and a major shift of international relations began, the fall of the Soviet Union had a profound effect on the entire world.
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The Canadian government put forth a series of constitutional changes known as the Charlottetown Accord in an effort to address the problems with Quebec and Canada's constitutions. In the end, a national vote rejected the agreement.
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On January 1st, 1994, the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) went into effect. As commerce between Canada, the United States, and Mexico increased, it had a significant effect on the Canadian economy.
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The Rwandan Genocide was a mass slaughter of Tutsi and moderate Hutu people in Rwanda. It had a significant impact on the world, as it highlighted the need for international intervention in cases of genocide.
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The 1995 Quebec Referendum was a vote on whether Quebec should part from Canada. The vote ultimately failed, with a majority of Quebecers voting to remain in Canada.
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As the first new Canadian territory since 1949, the creation of Nunavut was a significant moment in Canadian history. The Nunavut Land Claims Agreement, which resolved land claims for the Inuit people, led to the creation of Nunavut.
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The Nisga'a First Nation Treaty, which was signed between the Nisga'a Nation and the Canadian government, resolved land claims and granted the Nisga'a people self-government. It had historical significance because it was British Columbia's first modern treaty.
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Nearly 3,000 people were killed in a terrorist attack on the World Trade Center in New York City on September 11, 2001. The attacks had a big impact on Canada because they prompted more security precautions and a change in foreign policy to support the War on Terror.
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As a member of the global alliance trying to fight the Taliban and Al-Qaeda, Canada joined the War in Afghanistan on October 7, 2001. Canadian foreign policy and military strategy were significantly impacted by the country's participation in the war.
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On July 20, 2005, same-sex marriage became accepted in Canada. This was important because it represented a significant advancement for LGBTQ rights in Canada.
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The residential school system, which had a significant effect on the government's relationship with First Nations peoples, was apologized for by the Canadian government.
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As the third Winter Olympics to be held in Canada, the Vancouver Games were a significant occasion in that country's history.
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2015 saw the start of Canada's government-sponsored resettlement programme for Syrian refugees. Both Canada's immigration policy and its relations with the Syrian people were significantly impacted by this.
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The Tragically Hip's last performance was important to Canadian culture because it signaled the end of an era for one of Canada's most recognized bands.