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July 11- September 26, 1990. OKA!!!. Dispute between Oka, Quebec & Mohawk people. 1 st of many violent conflicts between First Nations peoples and the Canadian government. Constitution Act 1867-1982. Signed by Queen Elizabeth II. Quebec is the only province never to sign!. October Crisis.
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July 11- September 26, 1990 OKA!!! Dispute between Oka, Quebec & Mohawk people. 1st of many violent conflicts between First Nations peoples and the Canadian government
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.
NAFTA NORTH AMERICAN FREE TRADE AGREEMENT January 1, 1994
GSTJanuary 1, 1991 Implemented by Prime Minister Brian Mulroney
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.
Bennett Buggy 1930s
Camp X -WWII Paramilitary Training Camp - Dec 6, 1941- Sir William Stephenson