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OKA!!!
Dispute between Oka, Quebec & Mohawk people.
1st of many violent conflicts between First Nations peoples and the Canadian government
July 11- September 26, 1990
Constitution Act 1867-1982
Signed by Queen Elizabeth II
Quebec is the only province never to sign!
October Crisis
-1970- Triggered by the kidnappings of two government officials by the FLQ.-Prime Minster Trudeau ultimately applies the War Measures Act.
NAFTANORTH AMERICAN FREE TRADE AGREEMENT
January 1, 1994
NORAD
Canada in Somalia
Canada in Afghanistan
GSTJanuary 1, 1991
Implemented by Prime Minister Brian Mulroney
Sponsorship Scandal
NATIONAL ENERGY PROGRAM
-Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau administers the NEP in 1980.
-This is because of high oil prices
-Western Canada is not happy!!!
Giving Canada Its Own VoiceThe Statute of Westminster, 1931
- Canada as a self-governing nation
Meech Lake
- Failed amendments to the Constitution of Canada negotiated in 1987 by Prime Minister Brian Mulroney & and the provincial premiers.
- Premiers included Robert Bourassa (Quebec)
- It was meant to make Quebec endorse the Canada Act.
Quebec Referendum (1980, 1995)
Bennett Buggy
1930s
Camp X
-WWII Paramilitary Training Camp
- Dec 6, 1941- Sir William Stephenson
Gulf War
Baby Boom!!!