... April 17, 1982, when Queen Elizabeth II made her mark on the Constitution Act finally gaining Canada the independence they had longed for. The Constitution Act quickly became one of the most critical moments in Canadian history, having achieved nationhood without revolution, rebellion, or bloodshed (Internet 2). By patronizing the Constitution Act, it meant that the government of Canada would no longer have ... North America Act (BNA Act) for them (Internet 4). Trudeau and his cabinet also entrenched the Charter of Rights and Freedoms into the Constitution Act. The Charter stipulated the...

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... the victory of the "No" forces in the Quebec Referendum on Sovereignty-Association (1980) Appointed Jean Sauve first woman speaker of the House Of Commons (1980) Canadian Charter of Rights (1982) Patriation of Canadian Constitution (Constitution Act) (1982) Appointed Jean Sauve first woman Governor-General (1984) What he considered one of the most important pieces of legislation he would sign during his tenure ... was the Official Languages Act of 1969. Perhaps the most striking part of his address to Canadian Parliament was this: During the February (1968) meeting the Constitutional .....

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