The 1990’s Brave New World

The census recorded the population of Canada as 27,945,000 . Nunavut became Canada's third territory on April 1.

Economic Changes More jobs are created in technology due to the popularity of the computer By 1997, the economy begins to improve Many Canadians saw their standard of living increase. Due to over fishing in the Maritimes a ban was put on fishing. This caused job loss in Canada’s east. 1300 jobs are lost in Newfoundland when three plants had been closed down.

Events in Canada Roberta Bondar became the first woman to go to space

The Oka crisis The town of Oka was developing plans to expand a golf course and residential development onto land which traditionally been used by the Mohawk. It included pineland and a burial ground, marked by standing tombstones of their ancestors. Native Canadians protested against the government because wanted to build a golf course on Native burial ground. This is called The Oka Crisis

EVENTS in CANADA Prime Minister Brian Mulroney is the least popular Prime Minister of all Canadian history due to the Free Trade Agreement and his increase of taxes (GST) He Temporarily increases the size of the Senate to ensure passage of the GST Many Canadians unemployed Meech Lake Accord failed so it made Quebec unhappy

EVENTS IN CANADA Charlottetown Accord 1992 PM Brian Mulroney feared that Quebec would want to separate from the rest of Canada Tried to give them “distinct status” within Canada and less control of federal government in provinces Former PM Trudeau said it was bad because Canada would break apart Charlottetown Accord failed

EVENTS IN CANDA In 1995 Canada had a referendum, a vote by the people of Quebec to have Quebec separate from Canada. The results of the referendum were 49% yes, 51% no

Events in Canada At the 1996 Olympic games the world’s fasted runner was Donovan Bailey

EVENTS IN CANADA Adrienne Clarkson became the second woman (first non white) to represent the Queen in Canada. She is known as the Governor General

EVENTS IN CANADA In 1999 a new territory called Nunavut was created

Events In The World The Gulf War began in the early 90’s. Sadam Hussein, the dictator of Iraq invaded the neighbouring country of Kuwait USA & Allies defeated Iraq and freed Kuwait Ensured oil supply

FASHION Fashion of the 1990’s consisted of jeans, plaid shirts, and Birkenstock shoes

Music of the 90’s A new genre of music called “Grunge” was popular. Bands included Nirvana, The Smashing Pumpkins & Pearl Jam House Music / dance music becomes popular. It’s origins come from disco music

MUSIC OF THE 90’s continued This is the decade of the boy / girl bands including “The Back Street Boys” & “The Spice Girls”