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!!!