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Bringing home the constitution Key Question: Did the charter make Canada stronger?

What is it? THE CONSTITUTION

background Before 1982, Canada’s constitution resided in Britain We had to consult with GB on any major changes Pierre Trudeau wants a ‘made-in- Canada’ version – and wanted to include a ‘Charter of Rights and Freedoms’ for Canadians Not everyone was in favour…

A picture says a thousand words… How are these two photos different?

The negotiations… Trudeau decides to try to convince the Premiers to allow it They form an alliance against him – why? They fear he will change the Constitution and take away some Provincial powers Quebec is afraid it will be forgotten See video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ry- LENCrfiQ (30:30)

The Charter of rights and freedoms The deal was signed – without Quebec’s permission They still have not signed the Constitution to this day! The Charter has transformed Canadian society in many ways…but was it good for Canada? See handout