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2007.09.13
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The United Nations adopts the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples without Canada's support. (United Nations Document A/61/L.67*, September 12, 2007)
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2007.06.19
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Memorandum, dated March 26, 2007, respecting Bill S-4 An Act to amend the Constitution Act, 1867 (Senate tenure), from the Legislation Section of the Department of Justice Canada (English text)—Sessional Paper No. 1/39-931S—tabled in the House of Commons.
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2007.06.19
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Pursuant to the recommendation contained in the report presented on June 12, 2007 and printed at page 1654 of the Journals of the Senate, Bill S-4 An Act to amend the Constitution Act, 1867 (Senate tenure), as amended, shall not be proceeded with at third reading until such time as the Supreme Court of Canada has ruled with respect to its constitutionality.
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2007.05.16
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The Quebec National Assembly unanimously adopts two motions asking the Parliament of Canada to withdraw Bill C-56 An Act to amend the Constitution Act, 1867, introduced in the House of Commons May 11, 2007 and to withdraw Bill C-43 An Act to provide for consultation with electors on their preferences for appointments to the Senate, whose primary purpose is to change the method of selection of senators without the consent of Québec, introduced in the House of Commons December 13, 2006.
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2007.05.11
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Bill C-56 An Act to amend the Constitution Act, 1867 (Democratic representation) is introduced in the House of Commons.
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2006.12.13
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Bill C-43 An Act to provide for consultations with electors on their preferences for appointments to the Senate is introduced in the House of Commons.
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2006.11.29
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The motion "That the Senate refer to the Standing Committee on Rules, Procedures and the Rights of Parliament the issue of developing a systematic process for the application of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms as it applies to the Senate of Canada" is introduced by the Honourable Senator Raynell Andreychuk.
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2006.11.29
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The motion by the Honourable Senator Daniel Hays "That the Standing Senate Committee on Rules, Procedure and the Rights of Parliament be authorized to examine and report upon the current provisions of the Constitution Act, 1867 that relate to the Senate and the need and means to modernize such provisions, either by means of the appropriate amending formula in the Act and/or through modifications to the Rules of the Senate" is adopted.
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2006.11.27
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The motion by the Right Hon. Stephen Harper (Prime Minister, Conservative Party) "That this House recognizes that the Québécois form a nation within a united Canada", is adopted.
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2006.11.27
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Amendment of Mr. Michel Gauthier (Bloc Québécois) that the motion of Mr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc Québécois) be amended by adding after the words "That this House recognize that Quebeckers form a nation" the following words "currently within Canada" is defeated.
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2006.11.27
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The motion by Gilles Duceppe (Bloc Québécois) "That this House recognize that Quebeckers form a nation" is defeated.
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2006.11.24
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The motion "That this House recognizes that the Québécois form a nation within a united Canada" is introduced by the Right Hon. Stephen Harper (Prime Minister, Conservative Party).
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2006.11.23
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Amendment that the motion of Mr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc Québécois) be amended by adding after the words "That this House recognize that Quebeckers form a nation" the following words "currently within Canada" is introduced by Mr. Michel Gauthier (Bloc Québécois).
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2006.11.23
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The Motion "That this House recognize that Quebeckers form a nation" is introduced by Mr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc Québécois).
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2006.11.23
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Notice of motion by the Right Hon. Stephen Harper (Prime Minister, Conservative Party) "That this House recognize that the Québécois form a nation within a united Canada" is given.
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2006.11.22
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Notice of Motion by Mr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc Québécois) "That this House recognize that Quebeckers form a nation" is given.
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2006.10.26
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The Final Report of the Special Senate Committee on Senate Reform on the motion to amend the Constitution of Canada (western regional representation in the Senate) is tabled without amendment but with observations.
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2006.10.26
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The Special Senate Committee on Senate Reform tables its first report on the subject-matter of Bill S-4 An Act to amend the Constitution Act, 1867 (Senate tenure).
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2006.06.28
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The subject-matter of Bill S-4 An Act to amend the Constitution Act, 1867 (Senate tenure) is referred to the Special Senate Committee on Senate Reform.
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2006.06.28
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The motion proposing a constitutional amendment to provide for a better balance of western regional representation in the Senate is referred to the Special Committee on Senate Reform.
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2006.06.27
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A motion is introduced by the Honourable Senator Jack Austin and the Honourable Senator Lowell Murray proposing a constitutional amendment to provide for a better balance of western regional representation in the Senate.
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2006.05.30
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Bill S-4 An Act to amend the Constitution Act, 1867 (Senate tenure) is introduced in the Senate.
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2006.04.04
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In the Speech from the Throne, Canada's new government commits to "explore means to ensure that the Senate better reflects both the democratic values of Canadians and the needs of Canada's regions".
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2005.02.14
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The agreement, Arrangement between the Government of Canada and the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador on Offshore Revenues, is signed in St. John's by Prime Minister Paul Martin (Liberal Party) and Premier Danny Williams.
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2005.01.28
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Prime Minister Paul Martin announces that the Government of Canada has reached an agreement in principle with Newfoundland and Labrador that ensures the people of the province will continue to be the primary beneficiaries of offshore resource revenues.
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2005.01.22
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The Labrador Inuit Land Claims Agreement to create a new Inuit territory, to be named Nunatsiavut ("our beautiful land" in the language of the Inuit) was signed in Nain, Newfoundland and Labrador, by representatives from the Labrador Inuit Association, the Government of Canada, and the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador.
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2004.08.11
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The MLA Committee on Strengthening Alberta's Role in Confederation releases its report.
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2004.07.08
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In an open letter to Prime Minister Martin, the Western Premiers state that a number of issues of importance to not only the West but to Canada were discussed at their 2004 conference.
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2004.04.29
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The motion introduced by the Honourable Senator Gauthier, requesting that the petitions calling on the Senate to declare the City of Ottawa, Canada's capital, a bilingual city, be sent to the Standing Senate Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs for consideration; and that the Committee consider the merits of amending section 16 of the Constitution Act, is adopted.
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2003.12.05
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The premiers of the provinces and territories agreed to create a Council of the Federation, as part of their plan to play a leadership role in revitalizing the Canadian federation and building a more constructive and co-operative federal system. Founding agreement signed at Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island.
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2003.10.30
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The motion introduced jointly by the three political parties requesting that the National Assembly reaffirm that the people of Quebec form a nation is adopted unanimously.
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2003.10.29
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The motion introduced by Mr. Rocheleau (Bloc Québécois) on September 23, requesting that the House of Commons acknowledge that Quebec constitutes a nation, and accordingly, as it is not signatory to the social union framework agreement of 1999, the said nation of Quebec has the right to opt out of any federal initiative encroaching upon Quebec jurisdictions, with full financial compensation is defeated.
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2003.07.02
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The Newfoundland and Labrador's Royal Commission on Renewing and Strengthening Our Place in Canada releases its report to the public. It calls for a renewed partnership between the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador and the Government of Canada as the foundation for its Pathway to Renewal.
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2003.06.18
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Notice of motion by Senator Jean-Robert Gauthier to amend section 16 of the Constitution Act, 1867, in order to declare Ottawa, the nation's capital, officially bilingual.
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2003.05.15
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Alberta International and Intergovernmental Relations Minister Halvar Jonson introduces a resolution in the Legislature proposing a constitutional amendment that would create a Triple E Senate: elected, equal and effective.
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2003.05.08
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Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Roger Grimes introduces a resolution in the House of Assembly calling for federal-provincial negotiations that would lead to establishing a joint management regime over fisheries adjacent to Newfoundland and Labrador.
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2002.03.27
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Bill C-39 An Act to replace the Yukon Act in order to modernize it and to implement certain provisions of the Yukon Northern Affairs program Devolution Transfer Agreement, and to repeal and make amendments to other Acts is adopted in the Senate and receives royal assent.
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2002.03.19
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In the Speech from the Throne, the Newfoundland and Labrador Government announces a Royal Commission on Renewing and Strengthening our Place in Canada.
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2001.12.06
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Governor General Adrienne Clarkson proclaims the constitutional amendment to change the name of the province of Newfoundland to Newfoundland and Labrador.
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2001.12.03
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Bill C-39 An Act to replace the Yukon Act in order to modernize it and to implement certain provisions of the Yukon Northern Affairs program Devolution Transfer Agreement, and to repeal and make amendments to other Acts is passed by the House of Commons.
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2001.11.20
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The Constitution Amendment, 2001 (Newfoundland and Labrador) to change the name of the province of Newfoundland to Newfoundland and Labrador is adopted in the Senate.
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2001.10.31
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Bill C-39 An Act to replace the Yukon Act in order to modernize it and to implement certain provisions of the Yukon Northern Affairs program Devolution Transfer Agreement, and to repeal and make amendments to other Acts is introduced in the House of Commons.
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2001.10.30
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The Constitution Amendment, [year of proclamation] (Newfoundland and Labrador) to change the name of the province of Newfoundland to Newfoundland and Labrador is adopted in the House of Commons.
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2001.01.16
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The Liberal Party of Quebec unveils the preliminary report of its Special Committee on the Political and Constitutional Future of Quebec Society.
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2000.12.13
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Bill 99 (An Act respecting the exercise of the fundamental rights and prerogatives of the Quebec people and the Quebec State) of the Quebec National Assembly is assented.
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2000.06.29
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Bill C-20 An Act to give effect to the requirement for clarity as set out in the opinion of the Supreme Court of Canada in the Quebec Secession Reference receives royal assent.
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1999.12.15
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Bill 99 (An Act respecting the exercise of the fundamental rights and prerogatives of the Quebec people and the Quebec State) of the Quebec National Assembly is introduced.
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1999.12.13
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Bill C-20 (An Act to give effect to the requirement for clarity as set out in the opinion of the Supreme Court of Canada in the Quebec Secession Reference) is introduced in the House of Commons.
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1999.04.29
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The Newfoundland House of Assembly unanimously adopts a motion to change the province's official name from the province of Newfoundland to the province of Newfoundland and Labrador. This motion is sent to the federal Parliament asking a constitutional change.
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1999.02.04
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A Framework to Improve the Social Union for Canadians: An Agreement between the Government of Canada and the Governments of the Provinces and Territories signed in Ottawa. The Quebec Government refuses to sign.
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1998.10.22
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In an interview with La Presse published October 24, Prime Minister Jean Chrétien says that it is not necessary to recognize Quebec's " unique character " in the Constitution.
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1998.08.20
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In a unanimous decision, the Supreme Court of Canada found that while it would not be possible for Quebec to secede unilaterally, the provinces and the federal government would be obliged to negotiate with Quebec in good faith if a clear majority voted Yes in a referendum on an clear question.
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1998.06.11
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Bill C-39 (An Act to amend the Nunavut Act and the Constitution Act, 1867) receives royal assent.
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1998.06.09
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The Nova Scotia House of Assembly unanimously adopts the Calgary Declaration on national unity.
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1998.05.26
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The Ontario Legislative Assembly adopts the Calgary Declaration on national unity.
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1998.05.20
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The British Columbia Legislative Assembly unanimously adopts the Calgary Declaration on national unity adding three principles to the text.
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1998.03.19
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The Manitoba Legislative Assembly unanimously adopts the Calgary Declaration on national unity.
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1998.02.16 - 1998.02.19
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Hearings of the Supreme Court of Canada on the legality of a unilateral secession of Quebec.
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1998.01.08
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Proclamation of the constitutional amendment intended to allow the elimination of church-run school boards in Newfoundland.
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1997.12.18
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The Senate adopts the motion concerning the constitutional amendment intended to allow the elimination of church-run school boards in Newfoundland.
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1997.12.17
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The Saskatchewan Legislative Assembly unanimously adopts the Calgary Declaration on national unity.
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1997.12.17
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The New Brunswick Legislative Assembly unanimously adopts the Calgary Declaration on national unity.
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1997.12.15
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The Senate adopts the motion concerning the constitutional amendment intended to permit the establishment of linguistic school boards in Quebec.
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1997.12.10
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The Alberta Legislative Assembly unanimously adopts the Calgary Declaration on national unity.
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1997.12.09
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The House of Commons adopts the motion concerning the constitutional amendment intended to allow the elimination of church-run school boards in Newfoundland.
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1997.12.05
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The Prince Edward Island Legislative Assembly adopts the Calgary Declaration on national unity.
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1997.12.02
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The Newfoundland House of Assembly unanimously adopts the Calgary Declaration on national unity.
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1997.12.02
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The Northwest Territories Legislative Assembly adopts the Calgary Declaration on national unity.
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1997.11.25
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The Reform Party motion to endorse the Calgary Declaration on national unity passes in the House of Commons.
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1997.11.19
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Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs Stéphane Dion responds in writing to Quebec's Minister for Canadian Intergovernmental Affairs, Jacques Brassard, who made a ministerial statement on the territorial integrity of Quebec on November 12.
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1997.11.18
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The House of Commons adopts the motion concerning the constitutional amendment intended to permit the establishment of linguistic school boards in Quebec.
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1997.11.06
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Members of the House of Commons to sit on the Special Joint Committee on the Amendment to Term 17 of the Terms of Union of Newfoundland are named.
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1997.10.27
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Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs Stéphane Dion tables a resolution in the House of Commons to authorize a bilateral amendment to Term 17 of Newfoundland's Terms of Union with Canada, which forms part of the Canadian Constitution. The amendment will allow Newfoundland to proceed with major reforms to its education system. The Minister announces that the resolution would be referred for consideration to a special joint committee of Parliament.
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1997.10.02
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Members of the House of Commons to sit on the Special Joint Committee to amend Section 93 of the Constitution Act, 1867 concerning the Quebec School System are named.
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1997.10.01
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Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs Stéphane Dion tables a new resolution in the House of Commons concerning the constitutional amendment proposed by Quebec's National Assembly. The amendment is intended to permit the establishment of linguistic school boards in Quebec. He announces that the resolution would be referred to a special joint committee to report to Parliament.
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1997.09.14 - 1997.09.15
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Provincial Premiers' Conference on National Unity in Calgary. Lucien Bouchard, Premier of Quebec, does not attend.
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1997.09.05
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Newfoundland House of Assembly passes a resolution asking Ottawa to amend the Constitution to allow reform of the province's church-run school system. The resolution, which needs approval from the House of Commons and Senate, passes unanimously.
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1997.09.02
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In a referendum, Newfoundlanders vote to end church-controlled education.
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1997.08.29
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Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs Stéphane Dion rectifies an inaccurate statement by Deputy Premier of Quebec, Bernard Landry.
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1997.08.27
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During a media scrum, Bernard Landry, Deputy Premier of Quebec, describes Minister Dion's statement that no state created by secession has been admitted to the United Nations without the approval of the predecessor state as a "fundamental historical error".
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1997.08.26
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Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs Stéphane Dion is still waiting for a response to the objections he raised regarding the process the Government of Quebec intends to follow to achieve independence.
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1997.08.11
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Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs Stéphane Dion writes to Lucien Bouchard concerning Mr. Bouchard's position, as Premier of Quebec, on a unilateral declaration of independence.
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1997.08.06
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Lucien Bouchard Premier of Quebec expresses in writing his views on a unilateral declaration of independence by Quebec in a letter to New Brunswick Premier Frank McKenna.
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1997.07.14
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The Supreme Court of Canada names André Joli-Coeur amicus curiae (friend of the Court) to represent the Government of Quebec in the secession-rights case.
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1997.05.28
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Bloc Quebecois Leader Gilles Duceppe says that the Canadian Constitution would protect Quebec from partition after secession.
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1997.05.12
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Quebec Premier Lucien Bouchard says a sovereignist government will ignore the Supreme Court judgment in the secession-rights case.
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1997.05.11
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Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs Stéphane Dion says a Liberal federal government would refuse to negotiate Quebec's secession unless federal conditions regarding the wording of a referendum question, the conduct of the campaign and the size of the winning majority were satisfied.
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1997.05.10
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The Quebec Government and its sovereignist allies attack the federal government because legal counsel will be appointed against the province's will to represent its position in the Supreme Court case to define the rules of separation.
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1997.04.27
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The two motions relating to the linguistic school boards in Quebec die on the order paper of the House of Commons.
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1997.04.22
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Stéphane Dion, President of the Privy Council and Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, tables two motions relating to the constitutional amendment to section 93 of the Constitution Act, 1867 proposed by the National Assembly of Quebec. The amendment is intended to permit the establishment of linguistic school boards in Quebec. The first motion is a resolution to authorize the requisite amendment to the Constitution of Canada. The second motion concerns the establishment of a Special Joint Committee of the House of Commons and the Senate to study the proposed amendment.
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1997.04.21
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In a brief ceremony at Rideau Hall in the presence of Governor General Roméo LeBlanc, Prime Minister Jean Chrétien and Newfoundland Premier Brian Tobin sign the constitutional amendment to allow Newfoundland to reform its church-run school system.
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1997.04.15
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The National Assembly of Quebec unanimously adopts a resolution requesting that Section 93 of the British North America Act be amended to allow the education restructuring.
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1997.04.11
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The federal Justice Department sends a letter to all the provinces asking help to draft a French translation of the Constitution that eventually would be adopted by the House of Commons, the Senate and provincial legislatures.
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1997.03.26
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The Parti Québécois tables a resolution in the National Assembly of Quebec requesting that Section 93 of the British North America Act be amended to allow the education restructuring.
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1997.03.24
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Quebec Premier Lucien Bouchard writes to Prime Minister Jean Chrétien asking for assurance the constitutional amendment allowing the province of Quebec to move from denominational to linguistic-based school boards will be passed before the next election, expected in June, to allow the school reforms to be in place by September 1998.
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1997.02.28
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Quebec must use the Constitution to make its exit from Canada, the federal government is arguing in the secession-rights case before the Supreme Court of Canada.
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1997.02.12
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Prime Minister Jean Chrétien tells the Commons the proposed constitutional amendment to allow the province of Quebec to move from denominational to linguistic-based school boards should first be debated in Quebec's National Assembly and go through public consultations.
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1997.02.05
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Following exploratory talks, Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Stéphane Dion and his Quebec counterpart Jacques Brassard agree a constitutional amendment to allow the province of Quebec to move from denominational to linguistic-based school boards was "technically possible" without involving other provinces. But Stéphane Dion also stresses Quebecers must back the change.
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1997.01.17
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A five-member Supreme Court panel, headed by Chief Justice Antonio Lamer, gives permission for 13 groups and individuals to intervene in the case launched last September by Justice Minister Allan Rock on whether Quebec has a right to secede unilaterally. Saskatchewan and Manitoba are the only two provinces intervening in the court reference, although the Yukon and Northwest Territories will present arguments bearing largely on native rights.
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1996.12.04
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The House of Commons adopts a motion to change the Constitution to allow Newfoundland to reform its church-run school system.
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1996.12.02
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Minister of Justice Allan Rock reintroduces a motion in the House of Commons to change the Constitution to allow Newfoundland to reform its church-run school system.
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1996.11.27
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The Senate refuses to endorse a House of Commons motion to change the Constitution to allow Newfoundland to reform its church-run school system. The Senate, in a free 46-35 vote, approves an amended version of the resolution.
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1996.09.26
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Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada Allan Rock announces that the federal government will be referring fundamental legal questions concerning Quebec's secession from Canada to the Supreme Court of Canada.
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1996.08.30
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Quebec Superior Court Justice Robert Pidgeon rules lawyer Guy Bertrand can continue to seek an injunction against a referendum that would allow the province to separate unilaterally from Canada.
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1996.07.24
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A bill aimed at reforming Newfoundland church-run education system was passed unanimously by the provincial legislature.
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1996.06.03
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The House of Commons adopts a motion to change the Constitution to allow Newfoundland to reform its church-run school system.
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1996.05.31
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Minister of Justice Allan Rock tables a motion in the House of Commons to change the Constitution to allow Newfoundland to reform its church-run school system.
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1996.03.20
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A constitutional amendment will change the name of the province to Newfoundland and Labrador, says the Throne Speech opening the new legislative session in Newfoundland.
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1996.02.27
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In the Speech from the Throne, the federal government makes a commitment not to use its spending power to create new shared-cost programs in areas of exclusive provincial jurisdiction without the consent of a majority of provinces. The federal government promises that any new program will be designed so that non-participating provinces will be compensated, provided they establish comparable initiatives.
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1996.02.02
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C-110: An Act respecting constitutional amendments receives royal assent.
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1996.01.18
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The Government of Canada publishes a brochure, entitled "Commitments made. Commitments kept." to inform Quebecers of key initiatives undertaken following the Quebec referendum.
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1995.12.13
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C-110: An Act respecting constitutional amendments passed in the House of Commons.
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1995.12.11
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The House of Commons adopts a motion recognizing that Quebec forms a distinct society within Canada.
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1995.11.29
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Prime Minister Jean Chrétien tables in House of Commons a motion recognizing that Quebec forms a distinct society within Canada.
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1995.11.29
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Justice Minister Allan Rock introduces Bill C-110: an Act respecting constitutional amendments.
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1995.11.27
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Following through on the commitments he made during the referendum campaign, Prime Minister Jean Chrétien announces 3 initiatives to improve the functioning of the Canadian federation. 3 initiatives on the "Distinct society", "Veto", and "Labour-market training".
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1995.11.07
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Creation of a Cabinet Unity Committee to put together a plan of action to implement change in the federation. Marcel Massé is the chairman of the Committee.
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1995.10.30
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Quebec voters said No to sovereignty in today's referendum. The narrow result - 50.6% for No versus 49.4% for Yes - settles nothing and guarantees that the issue of national unity will remain at the top of the political agenda.
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1995.10.26
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The Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Ontario Legislatures pass resolutions recognizing Quebec as a distinct society.
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1995.10.25
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The Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick adopts a "Motion to support the cause of Canadian federalism in Quebec", in which the distinctness of Quebec is recognized.
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1995.09.07
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Premier Jacques Parizeau unveils the referendum question in the National Assembly. The PQ also tables its sovereignty bill: Bill 1, "An act respecting the future of Quebec". Once adopted by the National Assembly, it will be presented to Quebecers by referendum.
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1995.09.05
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In a Newfoundland referendum, 54 per cent supported the government's controversial plan to secularize the school system while 46 per cent were opposed. Premier Clyde Wells said he has already talked to Prime Minister Jean Chrétien about a constitutional amendment.
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1995.06.12
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The Parti Québécois, Bloc Québécois and Parti de l'Action démocratique sign a sovereignty manifesto; an agreement that emphasizes the notion of a partnership with Canada.
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1995.04.19
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The National Commission on the Future of Quebec releases its report.
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1995.02.06
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18 Regional Commissions on Sovereignty and the Future of Quebec start their consultations; their proceedings will end March 5, 1995.
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1994.12.06
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Premier of Quebec Jacques Parizeau tabled a draft bill on Quebec sovereignty and unveiled the referendum question. He also announced the creation of regional commissions in order to consult Quebecers and give them a say in the wording of the final bill.
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1994.04.15
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Governor General Ramon John Hnatyshyn proclaims the Constitution Amendment, 1993 (Prince Edward Island) amending the Prince Edward Island Terms of Union to allow for the substitution of a fixed link (bridge) for the guarantee of subsidised ferry service between the island and the mainland.
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1994.03.21
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The Constitution Amendment, 1993 (Prince Edward Island) amending the Prince Edward Island Terms of Union to allow for the substitution of a fixed link (bridge) for the guarantee of subsidised ferry service between the island and the mainland is adopted in the Senate.
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1994.02.16
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The Constitution Amendment, 1993 (Prince Edward Island) amending the Prince Edward Island Terms of Union to allow for the substitution of a fixed link (bridge) for the guarantee of subsidised ferry service between the island and the mainland is adopted in the House of Commons.
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1993.06.15
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The Prince Edward Island Legislature adopts a resolution proposing a constitutional amendment, The Constitution Amendment, 1993 (Prince Edward Island), which amends the Prince Edward Island Terms of Union to allow for the substitution of a fixed link (bridge) for the guarantee of subsidised ferry service between the island and the mainland.
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1993.02.01
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The House of Commons adopts a resolution proposing a constitutional amendment, which recognizes the equality of the two linguistic groups in New Brunswick.
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1992.12.16
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The Senate adopts a resolution proposing a constitutional amendment, which recognizes the equality of the two linguistic groups in New Brunswick.
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1992.12.04
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The New Brunswick Legislature adopts a resolution proposing a constitutional amendment, which recognizes the equality of the two linguistic groups in the province.
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1992.11.09
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The Newfoundland House of Assembly Select Committee on Changing the Name of the Province submits its report.
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1992.10.26
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Holding of the national referendum: Canadians rejected the Charlottetown agreement.
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1992.10.01
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Mr. Trudeau refutes point by point the Charlottetown agreement during a speech in a Chinese restaurant in Montreal.
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1992.09.25
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The Royal Bank releases a study that enumerates economic implications in warning against disunity.
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1992.09.16
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Quebec's National Assembly approves the October 26, 1992 referendum question.
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1992.09.16
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Quebec's Parliamentary Committee to Examine Matters Relating to the Accession of Quebec to Sovereignty releases a working paper: "Draft report".
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1992.09.15
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The Senate votes in favour of the referendum question.
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1992.09.10
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The House of Commons votes in favour of the referendum question.
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1992.09.08
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The House of Commons starts the debate over the referendum question; the Prime Minister, the Liberal Leader, and the New Democratic Party Leader give their speeches in support of the Charlottetown agreement.
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1992.09.04
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Prime Minister Mulroney unveils the national referendum question: "Do you agree that the Constitution of Canada should be renewed on the basis of the agreement reached on August 28, 1992?"
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1992.09.03
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Prime Minister Mulroney announces the holding of a national referendum on October 26.
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1992.09.03
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Quebec's National Assembly tables Bill 44: An Act amending the Act respecting the process for determining the political and constitutional future of Quebec.
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1992.08.30
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The New Democratic Party supports the Charlottetown agreement.
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1992.08.29
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The Quebec Liberal Party's delegates at a special congress endorse the Charlottetown constitutional pact.
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1992.08.27 - 1992.08.28
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Charlottetown. Conclusion of the final agreement by the premiers.
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1992.08.22
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Agreement in principle was achieved in Ottawa, after five days of intense bargaining between the Premiers, territorial and native leaders.
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1992.08.18 - 1992.08.22
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The constitutional negotiations continue in Ottawa.
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1992.08.04
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Quebec Premier Robert Bourassa is back to the constitutional talks after his two-year boycott. The Premiers agree to meet again.
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1992.07.16
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The Multilateral Meetings on the Constitution releases another "Status report" as final.
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1992.07.07
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Constitutional deal between Ottawa and the nine anglophone provinces, results of the Multilateral Meetings on the Constitution.
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1992.06.29
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Prime Minister Brian Mulroney calls a meeting (lunch) with the provincial premiers (except Quebec), to prepare the constitutional proposals for Quebec.
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1992.06.11
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The Multilateral Meetings on the Constitution releases a "Status report" to summarize the results of the Meetings. -Rolling draft as at June 11, 1992.
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1992.05.15
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Introduction in the House of Commons of Bill C-81, a Constitutional Referendum bill.
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1992.05.04
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The Newfoundland House of Assembly Select Committee on Changing the Name of the Province is established.
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1992.04.29
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The Newfoundland House of Assembly unanimously adopts a resolution calling on the government to take the necessary steps to change the name of the province to Newfoundland and Labrador.
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1992.04.21
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The Assembly of First Nations releases a report "To the Source".
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1992.03.31
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The Conference of First Peoples and the Constitution held in Ottawa on March 13-15, 1992, releases a final report.
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1992.03.29
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The Native Council of Canada adopts its final constitutional position.
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1992.03.18
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The Quebec Legislature votes against Quebec's participation in the constitutional negotiations.
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1992.03.03
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Joe Clark announces the holding of a conference on First Peoples and the Constitution in Ottawa on March 13-15. Co-chairs will be Joseph Ghiz, Premier of Prince Edward Island, and Mary Simon, President, Inuit Circumpolar Conference.
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1992.02.28
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The Special Joint Committee of the Senate and the House of Commons on a Renewed Canada (Beaudoin-Dobbie), releases a unanimous report to Parliament.
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1992.02.19
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Task force on Saskatchewan's Future in Confederation presents its report.
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1992.02.13
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Premier Bob Rae releases "A Social Charter for Canada", the Ontario Government's proposal for the inclusion of a social charter in the Constitution.
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1992.02.05
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The Select Committee of Ontario on Confederation releases its final report.
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1992.01.19
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Robert Bourassa indicates that he will wait until October to hold a referendum on Quebec's political future to allow time to examine federal offers. Under Bill 150, a referendum on Quebec sovereignty must be held by October 26, 1992.
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1991.12.02
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Minister of Constitutional Affairs Joe Clark announces the holding of a series of conferences on constitutional renewal in early 1992. Each of the first four conferences will deal with a particular set of the government's constitutional proposals. The fifth conference will seek to draw together the results of the first four and move towards a consensus.
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1991.11.28
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The Nova Scotia Working Committee on the Constitution releases its report, "Canada: A country for all."
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1991.11.25
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Senator Claude Castonguay resigns as Co-Chair of the Special Joint Committee on a Renewed Canada. Senator Gérald Beaudoin will replace him as Co-Chair of the Committee.
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1991.10.28
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The Manitoba Constitutional Task Force releases a report.
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1991.10.22
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Premier Clyde Wells presents a paper to the Newfoundland and Labrador Committee on the Constitution: Commentary on the federal government proposals "Shaping Canada's Future Together."
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1991.10.17 - 1991.10.19
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Toronto. The Select Committee on Ontario in Confederation holds of a public conference bringing people together to discuss future national unity.
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1991.10.08
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The Parliamentary Committee to Examine Matters Relating to the Accession of Quebec to Sovereignty releases its mandate.
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1991.09.30
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Prince Edward Island's Constitutional Committee releases its report.
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1991.09.27 - 1991.09.29
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Banff. Two-day conference sponsored by the Canada West Foundation called "Alternatives' 91, Agenda for a New Canada."
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1991.09.24
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Tabling of the government's constitutional proposals to renew the Canadian federation. The proposals are entitled "Shaping Canadians' Future Together."
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1991.09.20
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Premier of Ontario Bob Rae tables a discussion paper "A Canadian Social Charter: making our shared values stronger."
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1991.09.19
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Premier of Newfoundland Clyde Wells announces the appointment of a provincial constitutional committee.
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1991.06.27
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The Citizens' Forum on Canada's Future releases its "Report to the People and Government of Canada".
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1991.06.20
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The Special Joint Committee of the Senate and the House of Commons (Beaudoin-Edwards Committee) releases its report: The Process for amending the Constitution of Canada.
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1991.06.20
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Quebec's Bill 150 comes into force: it provides for the holding of a referendum in 1992, and the establishment of 2 special parliamentary committees. One committee to examine matters pertaining to the accession of Quebec to full sovereignty, and the other to assess any offer of a new constitutional partnership made by the Government of Canada.
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1991.06.11
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"The Group of 22" presents to the Prime Minister and the Premiers a report: "Some practical suggestions for Canada". The Group is formed of 22 prominent Canadians that have been active in government or politics.
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1991.06.07
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Premier of Nova Scotia Don Cameron announces the creation of a Constitutional Committee. Mr. Eric Kierans will be chairman of the Committee.
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1991.06.06
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The Northwest Territorial Government announces the creation of a commission to develop a constitutional proposal for the western Northwest Territories. Jim Bourque will chair the Commission.
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1991.05.15
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Quebec's National Assembly tables the Bill 150: An Act respecting the process for determining the political and constitutional future of Quebec.
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1991.05.11
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Mel Smith releases his report on B.C.'s future within Confederation.
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1991.04.21
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Jean Chrétien, Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada, outlines a 9 points framework for dealing with Canada's constitutional problems.
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1991.03.27
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The Commission on the Political and Constitutional Future of Quebec (Bélanger-Campeau) tables its report and recommendations in the National Assembly.
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1991.03.21
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The Silipo Commission releases a preliminary report: "Report of the Select Committee on Ontario in Confederation".
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1991.03.20
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The Citizens' Forum releases a preliminary report on themes noted by Canadians.
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1991.03.20
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The New Democratic Party releases a "Canadian Constitution Discussion Paper.
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1991.03.09
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The Quebec Liberal convention adopts the Allaire report as Liberal policy.
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1991.01.28
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The Constitutional Committee of the Quebec Liberal Party releases the Allaire report: "A Quebec free to choose".
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1990.12.06
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Manitoba Premier Gary Filmon announces the setting up of the Task Force on the Constitution. Professor Wally Fox-Decent will be the chairman.
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1990.12.02
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Prime Minister Brian Mulroney announces the creation of a Special Joint Committee on the process for amending the Constitution of Canada. Senator Gerald Beaudoin and MP Jim Edwards will co-chair the commission.
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1990.11.06
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The (Bélanger-Campeau) Commission on the political and constitutional future of Quebec commences its work. Michel Bélanger and Jean Campeau will co-chair the commission.
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1990.11.01
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Prime Minister Brian Mulroney announces the creation of a commission "Citizens' Forum on Canada's Future". Keith Spicer will be the chairman.
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1990.11.01
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Premier Bill Vander Zalm announces the appointment of Mel Smith to study B.C.'s future within Confederation.
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1990.09.10
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Premier Frank McKenna announces the setting up of a commission to examine New Brunswick's role in Canada.
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1990.08.22
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Alberta acting Premier Jim Horsman announces that a government task force will hold public hearings across the province to establish Alberta's constitutional priorities.
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1990.08.10
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Premier David Peterson announces the creation of a commission to define Ontario's role in a "changing Canada". The Silipo Commission.
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1990.06.29
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Six Conservative MPs, who quit the Tory Caucus over the Meech Lake Constitutional Accord, decide to form a political block, with Lucien Bouchard as their leader, to fight for Quebec sovereignty but not to do anything that would destabilize the federal government.
(François Gérin, Gilbert Chartrand, Nic Leblanc, Benoît Tremblay, Louis Plamondon)
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1990.06.29
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Quebec Premier Robert Bourassa and Jacques Parizeau agree to establish a commission to study Quebec's political and constitutional direction.
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1990.06.26
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Three Conservatives MPs quit the party: Louis Plamondon, Benoît Tremblay, Nic Leblanc will sit in the Commons as Independent.
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1990.06.22
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In accordance with its Standing Orders, the Manitoba legislature adjourns until June 26 without having voted on the Meech Lake Constitutional Accord.
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1990.06.22
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Senator Lowell Murray announces: "if Newfoundland ratifies the Accord in its free vote, the federal government would ask the Supreme Court of Canada to rule that the deadline be moved to September 23, the anniversary of the date Saskatchewan ratified the Accord in 1987".
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1990.06.22
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Premier Clyde Wells cancels the free vote by proposing the adjournment of the Assembly for an undetermined period.
The Meech Lake Constitutional Accord is dead.
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1990.06.20
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Premier Gary Filmon introduces the Meech Lake Constitutional Accord in the Manitoba Legislature.
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1990.06.20
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The Newfoundland Legislature starts the debate on the Meech Lake Constitutional Accord.
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1990.06.17
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Prime Minister Brian Mulroney sends Senator Lowell Murray and other parliamentary officers to negotiate with the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs.
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1990.06.16
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The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs reveals its strategy: "to kill the Meech Lake Accord".
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1990.06.15
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The New Brunswick Legislature officially ratifies the Meech Lake Constitutional Accord.
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1990.06.12
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Manitoba Premier Gary Filmon undertakes to introduce the Meech Lake Constitutional Accord in the Manitoba Legislature, but Elijah Harper, an aboriginal MPP, refuses the unanimity required to discuss the motion: "to start the public auditions on Meech Lake.
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1990.06.11
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Prime Minister Brian Mulroney appoints Mr. Stanley Charles Waters to the Senate. He is the first to have been elected in a provincial senatorial election.
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1990.06.11
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Premier Clyde Wells announces that there will be a free vote in the Newfoundland Legislature on the 22nd of June, instead of a referendum.
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1990.06.09
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After six days of negotiations, the eleven Premiers reach an agreement on the Meech Lake Constitutional Accord.
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1990.06.03 - 1990.06.09
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Last First Ministers' Conference in an attempt to save the Meech Lake Constitutional Accord.
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1990.05.22
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Environment Minister Lucien Bouchard resigns from Cabinet, rejecting the "Charest" report proposed changes to the Meech Lake Constitutional Accord. He will sit in the Commons as an Independent.
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1990.05.22
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Senator Lowell Murray ends his tour in the provinces and doesn't recommend a constitutional conference.
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1990.05.21
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Progressive Conservative MP Gilbert Chartrand resigns from Caucus and remains in Commons as an Independent.
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1990.05.20
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Senator Lowell Murray starts a second tour of the provincial capitals, to see whether bringing the Premiers together for a constitutional conference would be productive.
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1990.05.18
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After the release of the "Charest" committee report, Quebec MP François Gérin quits the Conservative caucus. He will remain in the Commons as an Independent.
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1990.05.17
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The Special Committee of the House of Commons (chaired by Jean Charest) tables report with recommendations to break the Meech Lake logjam.
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1990.04.06
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Newfoundland Legislature votes to rescind its approval of the Meech Lake Constitutional Accord.
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1990.03.27
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Creation of the Special Committee of the House of Commons to study Proposed Companion Resolution to the Meech Lake Constitutional Accord (15 members).
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1990.03.21
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New Brunswick Premier Frank McKenna tables a companion resolution intended to supplement the Meech Lake Constitutional Accord and make it more acceptable.
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1990.02.13
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Senator Lowell Murray ends Meech Lake consultations with the provinces.
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1990.01.23
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British Columbia Premier Bill Vander Zalm releases a five points proposal designed to rescue the Meech Lake Constitutional Accord.
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1989.11.30
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Prime Minister Brian Mulroney sends Senator Lowell Murray to the provinces to act as a Meech Lake emissary.
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1989.11.09
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First Minister's Conference on Economy, where they discuss the Meech Lake Constitutional Accord, Ottawa, Ontario, November 9 and 10, 1989.
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1989.08.20
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The 10 provincial premiers meet in Quebec City, August 20 to 23 to discuss the economy and the Meech Lake Constitutional Accord.
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1989.05.10
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The Prince Edward Island Special Committee on the 1987 Constitutional Accord tables its report.
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1989.04.06
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A tri-party task force of the Government of Manitoba holds province-wide hearings on the Meech Lake Constitutional Accord. Under chairman, Wally Fox-Decent, hearings are held until May 3, 1989.
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1989.02.27
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Prime Minister Mulroney and the 10 provincial premiers meet in Ottawa to discuss economic issues and the Meech Lake Constitutional Accord.
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1989.01.25
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The Government of New Brunswick begins public hearings on the 1987 Constitutional Accord. Last hearing held February 16, 1989.
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1988.12.21
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The Government of Quebec passes Bill 178 "An act modifying the Charter of the French Language".
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1988.12.19
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Premier Gary Filmon withdraws the Meech Lake Constitutional Accord resolutions from Manitoba's legislative calendar.
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1988.12.18
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The Government of Quebec invokes the use of the "notwithstanding clause" in response to the Supreme Court of Canada judgment of Dec. 15, 1988.
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1988.12.16
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Premier Gary Filmon introduces the Meech Lake Resolution at the Manitoba Legislative Assembly.
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1988.09.29
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The Government of New Brunswick's Select Committee on the Constitutional Accord meets September 29, 30 and October 20, 1988.
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1988.07.07
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Newfoundland is the eighth province to ratify the Meech Lake Constitutional Accord.
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1988.06.29
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Ontario is the sixth province to ratify the Meech Lake Constitutional Accord.
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1988.06.29
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British Columbia is the seventh province to ratify the Meech Lake Constitutional Accord.
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1988.06.22
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Adoption for the second time, of the 1987 Constitutional Accord in the House of Commons. The first vote on Mr. Hnatyshyn's motion took place on October 26, 1987.
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1988.05.25
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Nova Scotia is the fifth province to ratify the Meech Lake Constitutional Accord.
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1988.05.19
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Consideration resumed of the motion of Mr. Hnatyshyn - Constitutional Accord, 1987- and the amendments of Mr. Turner, Mr. Broadbent, etc.
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1988.05.18
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Premier of New Brunswick Frank McKenna proposes the appointment of a "Select Committee on the 1987 Constitutional Accord". It is charged with the responsibility of receiving public input and is authorized to sit during any adjournment of the House.
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1988.05.17
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The Conservative government reintroduces the 1987 Constitutional Accord (Meech Lake Constitutional Accord) in the House of Commons.
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1988.05.13
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Prince Edward Island is the fourth province to ratify the Meech Lake Constitutional Accord.
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1988.05.02
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Adoption of Mr. John Reimer's motion to include property rights.
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1988.04.21
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The Senate authorizes the proclamation of the 1987 Constitutional Accord (Meech Lake Constitutional Accord) but with specific amendments.
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1988.03.01
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The Senate Task Force on the Meech Lake Constitutional Accord and on the Yukon and the Northwest Territories tables its report.
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1988.02.02
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The Select Committee on Constitutional Reform created by the Government of Ontario starts its deliberations.
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1987.12.07
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Alberta is the third province to ratify the Meech Lake Constitutional Accord.
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1987.11.30
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The Government of Ontario passes a resolution presented on the 25th of November to establish a select committee on the 1987 Constitutional Accord. The committee hearings are to begin at the end of January or early February 1988.
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1987.10.26
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Adoption of Ray Hnatyshyn's motion in the House of Commons.
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1987.09.29
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Ray Hnatyshyn proposes the adoption of the 1987 Constitution amendment in the House of Commons.
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1987.09.23
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Saskatchewan is the second province to ratify the Meech Lake Constitutional Accord, Quebec being the first.
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1987.09.21
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The Special Joint Committee on the 1987 Constitutional Accord tables its report in the House of Commons, with addenda giving the positions of the two opposition parties.
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1987.09.17
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The Senate appoints members for the Senate Task Force on the Meech Lake Constitutional Accord and on the Yukon and the Northwest Territories.
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1987.09.15
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The Senate Task Force on the Meech Lake Constitutional Accord and on the Yukon and the Northwest Territories is empowered to permit coverage by the electronic media of its public proceedings in the cities of Whitehorse, Yellowknife and Iqaluit.
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1987.09.14
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The Special Joint Committee on the 1987 Constitutional Accord will report on September 21.
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1987.08.13
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The Senate Committee of the Whole to which was referred the Meech Lake Constitutional Accord and texts subsequently agreed to presents its report and recommends the creation of a Senate Task Force on the Meech Lake Constitutional Accord and on the Yukon and the Northwest Territories. Motion agreed to and report adopted.
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1987.08.04
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The Special Joint Committee on the 1987 Constitutional Accord starts its deliberations.
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1987.06.30
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Constitution Act, 1982 - amendment to the year of proclamation (Newfoundland Act) is adopted in the Senate.
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1987.06.23
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The Government of Quebec officially approves the Meech Lake Constitutional Accord signed in Ottawa on June 3, 1987.
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1987.06.23
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Constitution Act, 1982 - amendment to the year of proclamation (Newfoundland Act) is adopted in the House of Commons.
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1987.06.23
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New Brunswick Premier Richard Hatfield proposes that the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick consider the Meech Lake Constitutional Accord and that the Accord be referred to the Standing Committee on Law Amendments.
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1987.06.16 - 1987.06.17
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According to a motion agreed to by both Houses, a Special Joint Committee will be created to study and submit a report on the 1987 Constitutional Accord. This report is to be presented by September 14, 1987.
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1987.06.11
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The Senate agrees that the Meech Lake Constitutional Accord and texts be referred to a Committee of the Whole for the purpose of hearings witnesses and making a report.
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1987.06.03
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Prime Minister Brian Mulroney tables the text of the 1987 Constitutional Accord in the House of Commons.
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1987.06.02
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The motion introduced by Mr. Mitges in the House of Commons on January 26 concerning the right to life of unborn human persons is defeated.
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1987.06.02 - 1987.06.03
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First Ministers' Meeting on the Constitution, Ottawa, Ontario.
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1987.05.12 - 1987.05.25
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The "Commission permanente des institutions du Québec" is studying the Meech Lake Constitutional Accord.
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1987.04.30
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First Ministers' Meeting on the Constitution, Meech Lake, Hull West, Quebec.
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1987.04.17
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The "Act respecting the Constitution Act, 1982" adopted by the Quebec Government in 1982 is no longer in force. It exempted Quebec from sections 2, 7 and 15 of the Canadian Charter.
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1987.04.15
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Prime Minister Brian Mulroney signals that he is prepared formally to recognize Quebec as a "distinct society" in order to bring the province into the constitutional accord of 1982.
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1987.03.26 - 1987.03.27
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Fourth and final Federal-Provincial Conference of First Ministers on Aboriginal Constitutional Matters, Ottawa, Ontario.
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1987.03.13
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Federal-Provincial Meeting of Ministers on Aboriginal Constitutional Matters, Ottawa, Ontario.
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1987.02.19 - 1987.02.20
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Federal-Provincial Meeting of Ministers on Aboriginal Constitutional Matters, Toronto, Ontario.
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1987.02.18
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Federal-Provincial Meeting of Senior Officials on Aboriginal Constitutional Matters, Toronto, Ontario.
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1987.01.21 - 1987.01.22
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Federal-Provincial Meeting of Ministers on Aboriginal Constitutional Matters, Halifax, Nova Scotia.
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1986.10.15 - 1986.10.16
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Federal-Provincial Meeting of Ministers on Aboriginal Constitutional Matters, Toronto, Ontario.
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1986.08.12
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At the Premiers' Annual Meeting in Edmonton, Mr. Bourassa submits five key proposals for Quebec and a new amending formula. The Premiers call for immediate federal-provincial talks to bring about Quebec's full and active participation in the Canadian federation.
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1986.07.02
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The Canadian Council on Social Development at the request of the federal government announces the names of the members of the committee responsible for the allocation of $9 million of federal money to groups mounting court challenges based on the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
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1986.06.12
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Federal-Provincial Meeting of Ministers on Aboriginal Constitutional Matters, Toronto, Ontario.
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1986.05.09
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At a private conference on the Constitution on "Rebuilding the relationship: Quebec and its Confederation partners", Quebec Intergovernmental Affairs Minister, Gil Remillard, outlines the Bourassa government's position on the Constitution and lists its demands for returning to the table to negotiate Quebec's inclusion in the agreement.
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1986.03.20 - 1986.03.21
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Federal-Provincial Meeting of Ministers on Aboriginal Constitutional Matters, Ottawa, Ontario.
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1986.03.19
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The task force responsible to review comprehensive native claims policy releases its report.
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1986.03.05
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The Cabinet of Quebec's Liberal government passes a decree stating that it had decided not to use systematically the "notwithstanding" clause, and that it concedes the predominance of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
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1986.03.04
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The response of the Government of Canada to the First report of the Sub-Committee on Equality of the Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs is tabled in the House of Commons.
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1986.02.20
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Federal-Provincial Meeting of Senior Officials on Aboriginal Constitutional Matters, Montreal, Quebec.
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1985.11.04
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Manitoba is ordered by the Supreme Court to translate its laws into French by the end of 1988 to meet constitutional requirements.
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1985.10.25
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The Sub-Committee on Equality Rights tables in the House of Commons its first report entitled "Equality for all".
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1985.09.25
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The federal government creates a $9 million fund to help women, the elderly, the handicapped and ethnic and religious groups challenge allegedly discriminatory laws in the courts.
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1985.06.28
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Bills C-27 and C-31 receive royal assent.
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1985.06.25
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After meeting with Mr. René Lévesque, Prime Minister Brian Mulroney says the federal and Quebec governments would open ministerial talks in the fall aimed at securing the province's endorsement of the 1982 Constitution.
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1985.06.05 - 1985.06.06
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Federal-Provincial Meeting of Ministers on Aboriginal Constitutional Matters, Toronto, Ontario.
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1985.05.17
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The Quebec Government releases its draft agreement on the Constitution.
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1985.04.17
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Section 15 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms concerning equality rights comes into effect.
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1985.04.02 - 1985.04.03
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Third Federal-Provincial Conference of First Ministers on Aboriginal Constitutional Matters, Ottawa, Ontario.
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1985.03.13
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The Sub-Committee on Equality Rights of the Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs begins its study of equality rights.
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1985.03.11 - 1985.03.12
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Federal-Provincial Meeting of Ministers on Aboriginal Constitutional Matters, Toronto, Ontario.
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1985.02.28
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Bill C-31 (An Act to amend the Indian Act) introduced in the House of Commons aims to end discrimination against Indian women who marry non-Indians.
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1985.01.31
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Justice Minister John Crosbie tables in the House of Commons a green paper entitled: Equality Issues in Federal Law: a Discussion Paper.
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1985.01.31
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Bill C-27, Statute Law (Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms) Amendment Act is introduced in the House of Commons.
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1984.12.17 - 1984.12.18
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Federal-Provincial Meeting of Ministers on Aboriginal Constitutional Matters, Ottawa, Ontario.
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1984.10.26 - 1984.10.28
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The Western Canadian Metis leaders hold a meeting at Spruce Grove, Alberta, with a commitment to pursuing aboriginal rights within the Canadian Constitution.
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1984.07.29
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The Ontario Government signs a multi-million-dollar agreement with the federal government for minority-language education and second-language instruction.
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1984.07.26
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The Supreme Court confirms that Quebec Bill 101 is unconstitutional.
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1984.06.26
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The Ontario Court of Appeal rules in a landmark judgment that parts of the Ontario Education Act are unconstitutional. The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms supersedes restrictions that the Ontario Education Act places on minority language education.
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1984.06.21
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Proclamation of the first amendment to the Constitution Act, 1982. The amendment redefines aboriginal rights regarding land claims, equality between the sexes and guarantees a series of political negotiations to re-establish constitutional rights of native peoples.
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1984.03.08 - 1984.03.09
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Federal-Provincial Conference of First Ministers on Aboriginal Constitutional Matters, Ottawa, Ontario.
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1984.03.05
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Mr. John Munro tables in the House of Commons the response of the government to the second report of the Special Committee on Indian self-government.
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1984.02.27
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The controversial French language rights bill dies on the order paper of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba.
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1984.02.13 - 1984.02.14
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Federal-Provincial Meeting of Ministers and Aboriginal Associations in Toronto.
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1984.01.31
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Mr. Cosgrove from the Special Joint Committee of the Senate and the House of Commons on the Reform of the Senate tables the first report of the Committee.
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1984.01.25 - 1984.01.26
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Federal-Provincial Meeting of Ministers and Aboriginal Associations in Yellowknife.
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1983.11.17
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Introduction of Bill 57 in the National Assembly of Quebec to amend the province's existing Charter of the French Language and expand English education rights to any child whose parents were taught in English in a place where Quebec considers that the educational services offered in French are comparable to the services offered in English to the English-speaking citizens of Quebec.
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1983.11.03
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The Special Committee on Indian Self-Government tables its second report in the House of Commons.
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1983.11.03
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Constitution Amendment Proclamation, 1983 regarding aboriginal rights adopted in Senate.
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1983.11.02 - 1983.11.03
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Federal-Provincial Meeting of Ministers on Aboriginal Constitutional Matters, Ottawa, Ontario.
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1983.10.13
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Standing Senate Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs tables its report concerning the Constitution Amendment Proclamation, 1983 respecting aboriginal rights.
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1983.10.06
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The House of Commons unanimously adopts a resolution presented by Mr. Trudeau on French language rights in Manitoba.
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1983.09.07 - 1983.10.13
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Standing Senate Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs studies the Constitution Amendment Proclamation, 1983 respecting aboriginal rights.
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1983.06.29
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Motion agreed to and Constitution Amendment Proclamation, 1983 respecting aboriginal rights adopted in House of Commons.
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1983.06.28
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The Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick adopts a resolution seeking the inclusion of property rights in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
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1983.06.27 - 1983.06.28
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The House of Commons Standing Committee on Indian Affairs and Northern Development studies the Constitution Amendment Proclamation, 1983 respecting aboriginal rights.
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1983.06.10
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Judgment rendered by the Court of Appeal of Quebec concerning the conflict between section 23 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and sections 72 and 73 of the Charter of the French Language of Quebec (Bill 101-1977). Quebec Association of Protestant School Boards et al., vs. Procureur Général du Québec et al. Identical judgment rendered in Superior Court of Quebec, September 8, 1982.
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1983.05.20
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Mr. Roland Penner tables in the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba a resolution to amend section 23 of the Manitoba Act that would make English and French the official languages of Manitoba.
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1983.05.17
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Native chiefs and voting delegates ratify the constitutional agreement reached March 15-16 at the Federal-Provincial Conference of First Ministers on Aboriginal Constitutional Matters.
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1983.05.05
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A proposal by the Liberals and Progressive Conservatives to resurrect a resolution urging entrenchment of property rights in the Constitution is rejected by the New Democrats in the House of Commons.
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1983.05.02
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The non-confidence motion introduced by the Conservative party on April 29 (entrenching property rights) is defeated.
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1983.04.29
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The Conservative party introduces in the House of Commons a non-confidence motion concerning the amendment to Constitution Act, 1982 to include property rights.
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1983.04.28
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The Special Joint Committee of the Senate and the House of Commons on Senate Reform begins its work.
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1983.04.28
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The Superior Court of Quebec declares Bill 62 "An Act respecting the Constitution Act, 1982" of the Government of Quebec legal.
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1983.04.18
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Prime Minister Trudeau says that if it takes no more than one day of debate in the House of Commons, the federal government is prepared to entrench property rights in the Constitution before the end of June 1983.
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1983.03.17
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Prime Minister Trudeau announces the creation of an Office of Aboriginal Constitutional Affairs reporting to the Prime Minister.
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1983.03.15 - 1983.03.16
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Federal-Provincial Conference of First Ministers on Aboriginal Constitutional Matters, Ottawa, Ontario.
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1983.03.02
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Justice Minister Mark MacGuigan reacts to Mr. Jacques-Yvan Morin's comments by saying the federal government is still not interested in giving Quebec financial compensation for opting out of future changes in the Canadian Constitution.
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1983.02.28 - 1983.03.01
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Federal-Provincial Meeting of Ministers on Aboriginal Constitutional Matters, Ottawa, Ontario.
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1983.02.10
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After a 2 hour meeting with native leaders, Premier René Lévesque announces that Quebec will attend the upcoming conference of March 15-16, 1983 but will not actively participate except in matters pertaining to native peoples.
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1983.02.04
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Premier Bill Davis says "Ontario's opposition to a constitutional veto for Quebec has not changed, despite a statement to the contrary by Mr. McMurtry," Ontario Attorney General.
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1983.02.03
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Ontario Attorney General Roy McMurtry says Ontario is ready to support Quebec's rights to a constitutional veto in the areas of culture and language.
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1983.01.31 - 1983.02.01
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Federal-Provincial Meeting of Ministers on Aboriginal Constitutional Matters, Ottawa, Ontario.
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1983.01.25
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Indian leaders announce that they will after all attend the Federal-Provincial Conference on Aboriginal Rights.
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1983.01.06
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The Appeal Court of Quebec orders the Montreal Saint-Jean Baptiste Society to stop publishing its full-page denunciation of 71 MPs from Quebec as traitors for having voted in favour of the constitutional patriation resolution in a vote in the House of Commons on December 2, 1981. This judgment reverses the decision of the Superior Court of Quebec, February 2, 1982.
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1983.01.04
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A formula for constitutional amendment is already established and other provinces are unlikely to consider changes to give veto power to Quebec; no single province should have veto rights, says John Buchanan, Premier of Nova Scotia.
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1983.01.03
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Alberta is willing to discuss constitutional concessions for Quebec but will not agree to a blanket veto, says James Horsman, the province's Minister for Intergovernmental Affairs.
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1982.12.30
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Ontario opposes Prime Minister Trudeau's offer to help Quebec acquire veto powers if it formally acknowledges the Constitution, Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Tom Wells says.
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1982.12.29
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Telex from Prime Minister Trudeau to Premier Lévesque released (December 17, 1982). Trudeau says he will help Quebec gain more constitutional protection for francophone rights if the province agrees to participate "in good faith" to improve the Constitution and formally accepts it in return for veto rights over its provisions.
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1982.12.21
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Letter from Prime Minister to premiers, heads of territories and native leaders inviting them to the constitutional conference in Ottawa, March 15-16.
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1982.12.21
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Secretary of State Serge Joyal declares that Ottawa will give financial help to court cases related to sections 16 to 23 (language provisions) of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
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1982.12.17
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A letter from Premier Lévesque to Prime Minister Trudeau is made public in which he calls on the PM to table a resolution in the House granting Quebec a veto in constitutional matters or, at least, the right to opt out with full financial compensation. He also wants Quebec excluded from the application of section 23 of the Charter.
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1982.12.06
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The Supreme Court of Canada rules unanimously that Quebec cannot claim a constitutional veto.
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1982.10.14
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Federal-Provincial Meeting of Officials on Aboriginal Constitutional Matters, held in Winnipeg.
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1982.09.21
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The Legislative Assembly of British Columbia unanimously adopts a resolution seeking the inclusion of property rights in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms as the first amendment to the Constitution.
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1982.09.08
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Judgment rendered by the Superior Court of Quebec concerning the conflict between section 23 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and the sections 72 and 73 of the Quebec's French Language Charter (Bill 101 of 1977). The court rules "children of parents educated in English anywhere in Canada have the right to attend English schools in Quebec."
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1982.08.27
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Representatives of federal and provincial governments discuss plans for upcoming meetings on native rights and the Constitution.
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1982.08.19
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In a letter to Prime Minister Trudeau, Premier Lévesque states that his government will not take part in the meeting of officials on August 27 1982, but will send an observer.
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1982.08.09 - 1982.08.17
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Arguments heard in Quebec's Superior Court concerning the conflict between section 23 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and sections 72 and 73 of the Quebec's French Language Charter (Bill 101 of 1977). Quebec Association of Protestant School Boards et al. vs. Le Procureur général du Québec et al.
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1982.06.22
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The Government of Quebec tables Bill 86 "An Act to amend the Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms".
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1982.06.22
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Prime Minister Trudeau receives separately the representatives of three groups: Inuits, Métis, Indians. First step toward the upcoming meetings on native rights and the Constitution.
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1982.06.14 - 1982.06.15
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Deliberations in the Supreme Court of Canada in the matter of a constitutional veto for Quebec.
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1982.05.31
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The Association canadienne-française de l'Ontario submits its factum to the Supreme Court of Canada to reinstate Quebec's constitutional veto.
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1982.05.10
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The Quebec Government submits its factum to the Supreme Court of Canada to reinstate its veto over constitutional change in Canada.
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1982.05.05
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The Government of Quebec tables in the National Assembly Bill 62 "An Act respecting the Constitution Act, 1982" which exempts Quebec from sections 2, 7 to 15 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
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1982.04.27
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The Supreme Court of Canada accepts to consider the question of Quebec's constitutional veto presented by the Association canadienne-française de l'Ontario.
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1982.04.17
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The Queen proclaims the new Canadian Constitution in Ottawa.
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