canadian Modern Canada 2

Question 1

In what year did Canada adopt the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms?

Accepted Answer

1982

Answer

The Charter was entrenched in the Constitution when it was patriated in 1982.

Question 2

Which prime minister introduced the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms?

Accepted Answer

Pierre Elliott Trudeau

Answer

Pierre Elliott Trudeau championed the Charter and the patriation of the Constitution.

Question 3

What new territory was created in northern Canada in 1999?

Accepted Answer

Nunavut

Answer

Nunavut was carved from the Northwest Territories in 1999 as a homeland for the Inuit.

Question 4

Which trade agreement took effect in 1994 between Canada, the U.S., and Mexico?

Accepted Answer

NAFTA

Answer

The North American Free Trade Agreement created a continental free-trade zone in 1994.

Question 5

What official policy recognizes and supports the cultural diversity of Canadians?

Accepted Answer

Multiculturalism

Answer

Canada adopted multiculturalism as an official policy in 1971 and later in law.

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