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Canada in the 1970s

Canada in the 1970s. Main Points. Patriation : Canada would bring the Constitution home from England, thus giving Canadians the right to make their own changes Amending Formula : a formula to change or amend the Constitution, acceptable to the Premiers and the federal government

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Canada in the 1970s

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  1. Canada in the 1970s

  2. Main Points • Patriation: Canada would bring the Constitution home from England, thus giving Canadians the right to make their own changes • Amending Formula: a formula to change or amend the Constitution, acceptable to the Premiers and the federal government • Charter of Rights and Freedoms: The Constitution’s Charter would protect the rights and freedoms of Canadians from abuses from existing or future laws passed by the federal government or any municipal and provincial government in the country

  3. Canada’s Constitution • Had to be more responsive to the needs of Canadians • May 20, 1980 Quebec votes rejected the “sovereignty-association” proposal for Quebec future. Trudeau had promised constitutional change if this referendum was rejected. • Most people supported a change to the constitution.

  4. What does Patriation Mean? • Patriation means that no longer would the British Privy Council be the last resort for constitution. Canada would have the right to amend its own constitution, instead of Great Britain • November 15, 1981 agreement reached with all Premiers except Rene Levesque of Quebec • April 1982 Queen signed new Constitution

  5. Trudeaumania • By 1968, Canadians wanted a fresh political face to lead them into a new Canadian era • Trudeau was ideal –48 years old, enjoyed sports, dancing and parties, exciting speaker, handsome and witty - He was fluently bilingual • Determined and forceful leader – i.e. When he stood up to big business and the Quebec government during the Asbestos Strike in 1949. • Travelled around the world – even visited Communist China while it was cut off from the Western World • Strong sense of justice and deep love for Canada

  6. John Lennon, Yoko Ono and P.E. Trudeau Fidel Castro and P.E. Trudeau

  7. “Just Society” • A society where all rights of all Canadians would be respected • A society were all could enjoy the good things of life

  8. 1969 Election • Canada faced many challenges • Canada’s economy slowing down • High unemployment • Tensions between “old” Canadians and recent immigrants • Aboriginals wanted improved status • Women demanded true equality with men • Quebec separatists were gaining public support in their challenges to Canadian unity

  9. Arctic Waters Pollution Prevention Act • Established a “100” mile pollution prevention zone in Arctic waters, adjacent to the mainland and the islands of the Arctic archipelago

  10. 1969 Canada’s Official Language Act • Canadians would be served in either French or English when dealing with the federal government • Companies doing business in Canada required to label their products in both languages

  11. October 1970 • British diplomat James Cross and Quebec Cabinet Minister Pierre LaPorte were kidnapped by Quebec FLQ terrorists • Trudeau invoked the War Measures Act, and sent armed soldiers to patrol the city of Montreal

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