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The Oka Crisis Begins
The Oka Crisis of 1990 was a dispute over land between the provincial law enforcement of Oka, a town in Quebec, and a group of Mowhawk people. The dispute was over the suggested expansion of a golf course onto land that encompassed a Mowhawk burial ground. -
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) comes into effect
The Goods and Services Tax, proposed by Brian Mulroney, was created to replace the Federal Sales Tax (FST). -
The Canadian Forces Join the Gulf War
The Gulf War, also known as the Persian Gulf War, began in the Autumn of 1990 due to the Iraqi dictator, Saddam Hussein's invasion and attempted take-over of Iraq's neighbour, Kuwait. Canada joined the war on January 15, 1991, and served in peacekeeping missions in the region after the war. -
Rita Johnston Becomes the First Female Premier of B.C.
Rita Johnston, preceded by Bill Vander Zalm, was the first female premier of B.C. and served for seven months -
The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) Goes Into Effect
The North American Free Trade Agreement, or NAFTA, was a trade agreement between Canada, America, and Mexico. This Agreement allowed for goods to be shipped amongst these countries duty-free. -
Dr. Roberta Bondar Becomes the First Woman in Space
Dr. Roberta Bondar is a neurologist, Canadian astronaut, and consultant. She is well known for being the first woman and first neurologist in space. -
Kim Campbell Becomes the First Female Prime Minister
Kim Campbell was Canada's first and only female prime minister. She was only prime minister for 132 days, which was the third shortest in Canadian history. -
The Federal Government Formally Apologizes to the First Nations People
In 1996, after much research, the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples (RCAP) determined that it was vital for Canada to repair its relationship with the First Nations people of Canada, this led to the formal apology to the First Nations people and the 20-year agenda of changes to treaties, employment, education, healthcare, and other issues. -
Nunavut Becomes a Territory of Canada
On April 1, 1999, the North West Territories divided and Nunavut became a Territory of Canada. -
Air Canada Takes Over Canadian Airlines
On December 23, 1999, Air Canada officially took over its biggest rival, Canadian Airlines.