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Constitution Act of 1982 (Charter of Rights and Freedoms) - April 17, 1982
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. -
Fall of the Berlin Wall - November 9, 1989
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. -
Desert Storm - January 17, 1991
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. -
Oka Crisis - July 11, 1990
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. -
Meetch Lake Accord - August 23, 1990
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. -
G.S.T. - January 1, 1991
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. -
Collapse of the Soviet Union - December 26, 1991
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. -
Charlottetown Accord - August 28, 1992
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. -
NAFTA - January 1, 1994
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. -
Rwandan Genocide - April 7, 1994
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. -
1995 Quebec Referendum - October 30, 1995
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. -
Creation of Nunavut - April 1, 1999
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. -
Nisga’a Frist Nation Treaty - May 11, 2000
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. -
9/11 - September 11, 2001
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. -
Canada in Afghanistan - October 7, 2001
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. -
Same-Sex Marriage - July 20, 2005
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. -
Residential School Apology - June 11, 2008
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. -
Vancouver Olympics - February 12-28, 2010
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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Vancouver Olympics - February 12-28, 2010
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Canada and Syrian Refugees - November 1, 2015
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. -
Tragically Hip’s Final Concert - August 20, 2016
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.